Agusan del Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Punta

Punta is a town in Agusan del Norte district, Philippines, home to about 3,909 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 70 churches, 27 beaches & coast, 6 waterfalls and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Butuan Bay (15 km), Gingoog Bay (37 km) and Mount Balatukan (60 km).

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Punta at a glance

Location
Agusan del Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 3,909
Coordinates
8.9897° N, 125.3400° E
Places within 50 km
127 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Punta

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Punta: 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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Churches near Punta

73 churches within 100 km of Punta. The closest is St. Michael Parish, Nasipit (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Punta

33 beaches & coast within 100 km of Punta. The closest is Nasipit Old Lighthouse (1 km); the best-known is Butuan Bay (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Punta

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Punta. The closest is Masao Beach (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Punta

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Punta. The closest is Lower Olave, Buenavista Agusan Del Norte (10 km); the best-known is Mount Mayapay (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Punta

6 parks within 100 km of Punta. The closest is Municipal Kiosk (10 km); the best-known is Guingona Park (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Caves near Punta

4 caves within 100 km of Punta. The closest is Vinapor Caves (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Punta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Punta
  2. 7 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Agusan del Norte
  3. 20 km Butuan Bay · beach, Agusan del Norte
  4. 13 km Ocean Bloom · beach, Agusan del Norte
  5. 5 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Agusan del Norte
  6. 8 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Agusan del Norte
  7. 1 km Back to Punta

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How to reach Punta

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    Within 15 km of Punta

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Punta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7073St. Michael Parish, Nasipit (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2733Nasipit Old Lighthouse (1 km)
    Waterfalls628Masao Beach (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints525Lower Olave, Buenavista Agusan Del Norte (10 km)
    Other attractions66USS Narwhal (2 km)
    Parks66Municipal Kiosk (10 km)
    Caves14Vinapor Caves (23 km)
    Forts & heritage33Magellan's Anchorage (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Dumalagan Tree Park (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Lake Mainit (67 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Mantigue (75 km)
    Museums12Balangay Shrine Museum (22 km)
    Buddhist sites01San Nicolas de Tolentino (80 km)
    Temples01Temple of Praise (82 km)

    Punta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Punta?

    Butuan Bay (beach, about 15 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 1 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 7 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 9 km), Ocean Bloom (beach, about 14 km), Gingoog Bay (beach, about 37 km).

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

    127 places on Spotwander: 70 churches, 27 beaches & coast, 6 waterfalls, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Punta?

    St. Michael Parish, Nasipit, about 1 km by road; Youth of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Punta?

    Nasipit Old Lighthouse, about 1 km by road; Olaivar Beach, Punta, Nasipir, Agusan Fel Norte (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Punta?

    Masao Beach, about 20 km by road; Aliwagwag Fall, Cateel, Davao Oriental (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Punta?

    Start in Punta, visit Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Butuan Bay, then Ocean Bloom, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Punta?

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

    Towns near Punta

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