Zamboanga City district, Philippines

Places to visit near Recodo

Recodo is a town in Zamboanga City district, Philippines, home to about 42,788 people. Within 50 km by road there are 210 places to visit — 92 churches, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves, 21 beaches & coast and 23 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Pasonanca Park (15 km), Mount Pulunbato (15 km) and Dxvc-tv (16 km).

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Recodo at a glance

Location
Zamboanga City district, Philippines
Population
about 42,788
Coordinates
6.9519° N, 121.9636° E
Places within 50 km
210 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Recodo

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Churches near Recodo

92 churches within 100 km of Recodo. The closest is Ayalare Foursquare Gospel Church (1 km); the best-known is Rotary Club International Zamboanga Spire (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Recodo

42 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Recodo. The closest is Little Santa Cruz Island (14 km); the best-known is Great Santa Cruz Island (18 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Recodo

24 beaches & coast within 100 km of Recodo. The closest is Caragasan Bridge (3 km); the best-known is Vista del Mar (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Recodo

23 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Recodo. The closest is Masjid Lappasan (1 km); the best-known is Taluksangay Mosque (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Recodo

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Recodo. The closest is Cawit (2 km); the best-known is Fort Pilar (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Recodo

12 parks within 100 km of Recodo. The closest is Pada's Park (9 km); the best-known is Pasonanca Park (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Recodo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Recodo
  2. 2 km Cawit · heritage site, Zamboanga City
  3. 14 km Mount Pulunbato · viewpoint, Zamboanga City
  4. 3 km Pasonanca Park · park, Zamboanga City
  5. 7 km Fort Pilar · fort, Zamboanga City
  6. 5 km Great Santa Cruz Island · island, Zamboanga City
  7. 18 km Back to Recodo

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    Within 15 km of Recodo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Recodo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches9292Ayalare Foursquare Gospel Church (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves642Little Santa Cruz Island (14 km)
    Beaches & coast2124Caragasan Bridge (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2323Masjid Lappasan (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1313Cawit (2 km)
    Parks1212Pada's Park (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints712San Ramon Firing Range (13 km)
    Other attractions1212Zamboanga Doppler Radar (12 km)
    Waterfalls59Ipa-ipa (10 km)
    Museums88Parque de Cencia de Zamboanga (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56Tulungatung Dam (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Butterfly Garden (15 km)
    Buddhist sites22Sampo Chinese Temple (16 km)
    Caves11Victoria Pader Cave (33 km)

    Recodo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Recodo?

    Pasonanca Park (park, about 15 km), Mount Pulunbato (viewpoint, about 15 km), Dxvc-tv (attraction, about 16 km), Fort Pilar (fort, about 18 km), Great Santa Cruz Island (island, about 18 km), Cawit (heritage site, about 2 km).

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

    210 places on Spotwander: 92 churches, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves, 21 beaches & coast, 23 mosques & dargahs, 13 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Recodo?

    Ayalare Foursquare Gospel Church, about 1 km by road; Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Recodo?

    Little Santa Cruz Island, about 14 km by road; Great Santa Cruz Island (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Recodo?

    Caragasan Bridge, about 3 km by road; San Ramon Beach (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Recodo?

    Start in Recodo, visit Cawit, then Mount Pulunbato, then Pasonanca Park, then Fort Pilar, then Great Santa Cruz Island, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Recodo?

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

    Towns near Recodo

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