Cebu district, Philippines

Places to visit near Saavedra

Saavedra is a town in Cebu district, Philippines, home to about 2,190 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 25 waterfalls, 17 beaches & coast, 8 churches and 18 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Mount Lantoy (25 km), Kawasan Falls (25 km) and Mantayupan Falls (28 km).

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Saavedra at a glance

Location
Cebu district, Philippines
Population
about 2,190
Coordinates
9.9852° N, 123.3716° E
Places within 50 km
79 (6 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 Saavedra

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Saavedra: 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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Things to see near Saavedra, by type

Waterfalls near Saavedra

67 waterfalls within 100 km of Saavedra. The closest is Cambais Falls, Alegria (17 km); the best-known is Kawasan Falls (25 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Saavedra

44 beaches & coast within 100 km of Saavedra. The closest is Basdaku White Beach (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Saavedra

41 churches within 100 km of Saavedra. The closest is Bible Believers Baptist Church (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Saavedra

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Saavedra. The closest is Simbahan Ng Dumanjug (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Saavedra

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Saavedra. The closest is Libo-o Hill (6 km); the best-known is Mount Lantoy (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Saavedra

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Saavedra. The closest is Pescador Island (9 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Saavedra

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 Saavedra
  2. 1 km Dolphin House · beach, Cebu
  3. 2 km Good Snorkeling Beach - Tuble Marine Sanctuary · sanctuary, Cebu
  4. 25 km Mount Lantoy · viewpoint, Cebu
  5. 25 km Hale Manna Coastal Gardens · garden, Cebu
  6. 1 km Basdaku White Beach · beach, Cebu
  7. 0 km Back to Saavedra

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How to reach Saavedra

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Saavedra by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls2567Cambais Falls, Alegria (17 km)
    Beaches & coast1744Basdaku White Beach (1 km)
    Churches841Bible Believers Baptist Church (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1838Simbahan Ng Dumanjug (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints426Libo-o Hill (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves218Pescador Island (9 km)
    Caves214Busay Cave (13 km)
    Museums27Museo Dela Parroquia de San Miguel (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Mainit Hot Springs (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs06Ponong Lake (63 km)
    Other attractions03Looc Point Lighthouse (51 km)
    Temples02Cebu Taoist Temple (86 km)
    Buddhist sites02Saint John Bosco Parish and Shrine (81 km)
    Parks01Toledo City Plaza (65 km)

    Saavedra: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Saavedra?

    Basdaku White Beach (beach, about 1 km), Dolphin House (beach, about 1 km), Hale Manna Coastal Gardens (garden, about 1 km), Good Snorkeling Beach - Tuble Marine Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 3 km), Mount Lantoy (viewpoint, about 25 km), Kawasan Falls (waterfall, about 25 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 25 waterfalls, 17 beaches & coast, 8 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Saavedra?

    Cambais Falls, Alegria, about 17 km by road; Cambanog Falls (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Saavedra?

    Basdaku White Beach, about 1 km by road; Dolphin House (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Saavedra?

    Bible Believers Baptist Church, about 7 km by road; Badian Church (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Saavedra?

    Start in Saavedra, visit Dolphin House, then Good Snorkeling Beach - Tuble Marine Sanctuary, then Mount Lantoy, then Hale Manna Coastal Gardens, then Basdaku White Beach, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Saavedra?

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

    Towns near Saavedra

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