Negros Oriental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Polo

Polo is a town in Negros Oriental district, Philippines, home to about 4,046 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 33 waterfalls, 14 beaches & coast, 13 churches and 12 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lake Balinsasayao (18 km), Lake Danao (18 km) and Balinsasayao Twin Lakes National Park (18 km).

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Polo at a glance

Location
Negros Oriental district, Philippines
Population
about 4,046
Coordinates
9.4816° N, 123.1802° E
Places within 50 km
93 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Polo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Polo: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Waterfalls near Polo

62 waterfalls within 100 km of Polo. The closest is Kan-Untol Falls (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Polo

59 beaches & coast within 100 km of Polo. The closest is Salama Beach (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Polo

32 churches within 100 km of Polo. The closest is Church of Christ (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Polo

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Polo. The closest is Filipino-Japanese-American Amity Memorial Shrine (26 km); the best-known is Silliman Hall (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Polo

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Polo. The closest is Red Rock Hot Springs (23 km); the best-known is Mount Talinis (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Polo

17 caves within 100 km of Polo. The closest is Mangaco Hingitaon Cave (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Polo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Polo
  2. 3 km Salama Beach · beach, Negros Oriental
  3. 3 km Lovel Beach Cottage · beach, Negros Oriental
  4. 17 km Lake Danao · lake, Negros Oriental
  5. 1 km Lake Balinsasayao · lake, Negros Oriental
  6. 4 km Balinsasayao Twin Lakes National Park · national park, Negros Oriental
  7. 18 km Back to Polo

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How to reach Polo

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Polo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls3362Kan-Untol Falls (15 km)
    Beaches & coast1459Salama Beach (3 km)
    Churches1332Church of Christ (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1219Filipino-Japanese-American Amity Memorial Shrine (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints717Red Rock Hot Springs (23 km)
    Caves217Mangaco Hingitaon Cave (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves112Olympia Island (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Balinsasayao Twin Lakes National Park (18 km)
    Museums37Ariniego Art Gallery (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Lake Balinsasayao (18 km)
    Other attractions13Looc Point Lighthouse (27 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Bagacay Mosque (30 km)

    Polo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Polo?

    Lake Balinsasayao (lake, about 18 km), Lake Danao (lake, about 18 km), Balinsasayao Twin Lakes National Park (national park, about 18 km), Salama Beach (beach, about 3 km), Lovel Beach Cottage (beach, about 6 km), Church of Christ (church, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Polo?

    93 places on Spotwander: 33 waterfalls, 14 beaches & coast, 13 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Polo?

    Kan-Untol Falls, about 15 km by road; Palaypay Falls (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Polo?

    Salama Beach, about 3 km by road; Lovel Beach Cottage (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Polo?

    Church of Christ, about 9 km by road; First Baptist Church (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Polo?

    Start in Polo, visit Salama Beach, then Lovel Beach Cottage, then Lake Danao, then Lake Balinsasayao, then Balinsasayao Twin Lakes National Park, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Polo?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Polo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Polo’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.