Masbate district, Philippines

Places to visit near Puro

Puro is a town in Masbate district, Philippines, home to about 5,442 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 24 rivers, islands & mangroves, 45 churches, 28 beaches & coast and 24 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Bugui Point Lighthouse (25 km), Bagatao Lighthouse (74 km) and Ibalon (80 km).

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Puro at a glance

Location
Masbate district, Philippines
Population
about 5,442
Coordinates
12.4841° N, 123.3827° E
Places within 50 km
141 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Puro

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Puro: 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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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Puro

56 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Puro. The closest is Talintig Island (2 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Puro

51 churches within 100 km of Puro. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Puro

39 beaches & coast within 100 km of Puro. The closest is Poblacion, Aroroy (4 km); the best-known is Colorado Point (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Puro

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Puro. The closest is Mount Bagadila (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Puro

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Puro. The closest is Dukyo Supper Bridge (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Puro

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Puro. The closest is Claudia's Prayer Mountain (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Puro

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Puro
  2. 2 km Talintig Island · island, Masbate
  3. 19 km Dukyo Supper Bridge · waterfall, Masbate
  4. 9 km Majaba Island · island, Masbate
  5. 22 km Diablo Island · island, Masbate
  6. 12 km Colorado Point · beach, Masbate
  7. 8 km Back to Puro

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    Within 15 km of Puro

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Puro by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2456Talintig Island (2 km)
    Churches4551Iglesia Ni Cristo (2 km)
    Beaches & coast2839Poblacion, Aroroy (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2426Mount Bagadila (2 km)
    Waterfalls413Dukyo Supper Bridge (21 km)
    Other attractions55Bugui Point Lighthouse (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Claudia's Prayer Mountain (15 km)
    Parks44Talib Plaza (16 km)
    Forts & heritage13Jose Rizal Monument (36 km)
    Caves03Milaos Cave (70 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Diocesan Shrine of Saint Vincent Ferrer (20 km)
    Museums11Museo De Casa San Rafael (4 km)

    Puro: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Puro?

    Talintig Island (island, about 2 km), Bugui Point Lighthouse (attraction, about 25 km), Colorado Point (beach, about 8 km), Diablo Island (island, about 17 km), Majaba Island (island, about 19 km), Dukyo Supper Bridge (waterfall, about 21 km).

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

    141 places on Spotwander: 24 rivers, islands & mangroves, 45 churches, 28 beaches & coast, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Puro?

    Talintig Island, about 2 km by road; Pamontalan Island (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Puro?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 2 km by road; St. Raphael the Archangel Parish (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Puro?

    Poblacion, Aroroy, about 4 km by road; Colorado Point (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Puro?

    Start in Puro, visit Talintig Island, then Dukyo Supper Bridge, then Majaba Island, then Diablo Island, then Colorado Point, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Puro?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Puro

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