Misamis Oriental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Salay

Salay is a town in Misamis Oriental district, Philippines, home to about 6,428 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit — 43 churches, 13 waterfalls, 23 hill stations & viewpoints and 27 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Mount Balatukan (30 km), Macajalar Bay (37 km) and Gingoog Bay (43 km).

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Salay, Philippines
Salay, Misamis Oriental district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Salay at a glance

Location
Misamis Oriental district, Philippines
Population
about 6,428
Coordinates
8.8592° N, 124.7892° E
Places within 50 km
125 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Salay

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Churches near Salay

68 churches within 100 km of Salay. The closest is St. Joseph the Worker Parish Church (1 km); the best-known is Catholic Church (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Salay

42 waterfalls within 100 km of Salay. The closest is Brgy Waterfall Balingasag Mis Or (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Salay

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Salay. The closest is Tinigaan Salay (3 km); the best-known is Mount Balatukan (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Salay

35 beaches & coast within 100 km of Salay. The closest is Ampinikan,salay,misamis Oriental (1 km); the best-known is Macajalar Bay (37 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Salay

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Salay. The closest is Explore LOOC SALAY (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Salay

7 parks within 100 km of Salay. The closest is People's Park (16 km); the best-known is MacArthur Memorial Marker (53 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Salay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 145 km on the road.

  1. Start in Salay
  2. 14 km Catholic Church · church, Misamis Oriental
  3. 39 km Mount Balatukan · viewpoint, Misamis Oriental
  4. 19 km Brgy Waterfall Balingasag Mis Or · waterfall, Misamis Oriental
  5. 8 km Temple of Praise · temple, Misamis Oriental
  6. 28 km Macajalar Bay · beach, Misamis Oriental
  7. 37 km Back to Salay

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How to reach Salay

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    Within 15 km of Salay

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Salay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4368St. Joseph the Worker Parish Church (1 km)
    Waterfalls1342Brgy Waterfall Balingasag Mis Or (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2337Tinigaan Salay (3 km)
    Beaches & coast2735Ampinikan,salay,misamis Oriental (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens57Explore LOOC SALAY (1 km)
    Parks57People's Park (16 km)
    Other attractions46Vega Ancestral House (16 km)
    Forts & heritage05Macabalan Wharf (53 km)
    Caves14Macahambus Cave (33 km)
    Museums04Casa Corrales (55 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Pulo (22 km)
    Temples11Temple of Praise (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (10 km)

    Salay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Salay?

    Mount Balatukan (viewpoint, about 30 km), Brgy Waterfall Balingasag Mis Or (waterfall, about 13 km), Temple of Praise (temple, about 13 km), Catholic Church (church, about 14 km), Macajalar Bay (beach, about 37 km), Cheng Eng Waterfall Balingasag (waterfall, about 17 km).

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

    125 places on Spotwander: 43 churches, 13 waterfalls, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 beaches & coast, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Salay?

    St. Joseph the Worker Parish Church, about 1 km by road; GCAF Salay Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Salay?

    Brgy Waterfall Balingasag Mis Or, about 13 km by road; Cheng Eng Waterfall Balingasag (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Salay?

    Tinigaan Salay, about 3 km by road; Mt. Kibuntod, Binuangan Misamis Oriental (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Salay?

    Start in Salay, visit Catholic Church, then Mount Balatukan, then Brgy Waterfall Balingasag Mis Or, then Temple of Praise, then Macajalar Bay, and drive back — about 145 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Salay?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Salay

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Salay’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Salay on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.