Zamboanga del Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Seres

Seres is a town in Zamboanga del Norte district, Philippines, home to about 2,128 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit — 66 churches, 17 beaches & coast, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Jose Rizal's Farm (5 km), Dipolog City Watchtower (16 km) and Sungkilaw Falls (19 km).

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Seres at a glance

Location
Zamboanga del Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 2,128
Coordinates
8.4803° N, 123.2629° E
Places within 50 km
140 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Seres

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Churches near Seres

77 churches within 100 km of Seres. The closest is Saint Anthony De Padua Chapel (4 km); the best-known is Dipolog City Watchtower (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Seres

29 beaches & coast within 100 km of Seres. The closest is Tambo Beach (5 km); the best-known is Aliguay Island (37 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Seres

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Seres. The closest is Mount Guyasan (8 km); the best-known is 3,003 Steps to Linabo Peak (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Seres

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Seres. The closest is Rizal Monument (5 km); the best-known is Jose Rizal's Farm (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Seres

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Seres. The closest is Sungkilaw Falls (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Seres

8 museums within 100 km of Seres. The closest is Casa Bernedo (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Seres

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Seres
  2. 5 km Jose Rizal's Farm · heritage site, Zamboanga del Norte
  3. 12 km Dipolog City Watchtower · church, Zamboanga del Norte
  4. 5 km Canon Falls, Buena Suerte, Mutia · waterfall, Zamboanga del Norte
  5. 12 km The Old Town of Dapitan · heritage site, Zamboanga del Norte
  6. 37 km Sungkilaw Falls · waterfall, Zamboanga del Norte
  7. 19 km Back to Seres

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    Within 15 km of Seres

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Seres by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6677Saint Anthony De Padua Chapel (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1729Tambo Beach (5 km)
    Other attractions1618Farmer's Monument (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints716Mount Guyasan (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1115Rizal Monument (5 km)
    Waterfalls712Sungkilaw Falls (19 km)
    Museums68Casa Bernedo (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26José Rizal Memorial Protected Landscape (34 km)
    Parks45Katipunan Plaza (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Piñahon Island (42 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Sultan's Farmville (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Lake Duminagat (54 km)
    Caves01Canghailing Cave (100 km)

    Seres: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Seres?

    Jose Rizal's Farm (heritage site, about 5 km), Dipolog City Watchtower (church, about 16 km), Sungkilaw Falls (waterfall, about 19 km), Canon Falls, Buena Suerte, Mutia (waterfall, about 21 km), The Old Town of Dapitan (heritage site, about 32 km), Rizal's Relief Map of Mindanao (attraction, about 33 km).

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

    140 places on Spotwander: 66 churches, 17 beaches & coast, 16 other attractions, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Seres?

    Saint Anthony De Padua Chapel, about 4 km by road; Anchored in Hope (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Seres?

    Tambo Beach, about 5 km by road; Alano Beach (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Seres?

    Mount Guyasan, about 8 km by road; Mount Buyun (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Seres?

    Start in Seres, visit Jose Rizal's Farm, then Dipolog City Watchtower, then Canon Falls, Buena Suerte, Mutia, then The Old Town of Dapitan, then Sungkilaw Falls, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Seres?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Seres

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