Cebu district, Philippines

Places to visit near Sibonga

Sibonga is a town in Cebu district, Philippines, home to about 11,993 people. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit — 24 waterfalls, 20 forts & heritage, 14 churches and 26 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Mount Lantoy (10 km), Mercado Heritage House (13 km) and Mantayupan Falls (16 km).

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Sibonga, Philippines
Sibonga, Cebu district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sibonga at a glance

Location
Cebu district, Philippines
Population
about 11,993
Coordinates
10.0168° N, 123.6171° E
Places within 50 km
116 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Sibonga

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Waterfalls near Sibonga

56 waterfalls within 100 km of Sibonga. The closest is Pityak Falls (Kahanglo/Tubod-Duguan Falls) (15 km); the best-known is Mantayupan Falls (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Sibonga

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sibonga. The closest is Balay Na Tisa (12 km); the best-known is Mercado Heritage House (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Sibonga

43 churches within 100 km of Sibonga. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Sibonga

42 beaches & coast within 100 km of Sibonga. The closest is Buko Beach (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sibonga

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sibonga. The closest is Mount Lantoy (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Sibonga

20 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Sibonga. The closest is Cabilao Island (29 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Sibonga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 108 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sibonga
  2. 13 km Mercado Heritage House · heritage site, Cebu
  3. 14 km Mantayupan Falls · waterfall, Cebu
  4. 17 km Mount Lantoy · viewpoint, Cebu
  5. 9 km Buko Beach · beach, Cebu
  6. 26 km Cabilao Island · island, Bohol
  7. 29 km Back to Sibonga

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sibonga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls2456Pityak Falls (Kahanglo/Tubod-Duguan Falls) (15 km)
    Forts & heritage2047Balay Na Tisa (12 km)
    Churches1443Iglesia Ni Cristo (12 km)
    Beaches & coast2642Buko Beach (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints922Mount Lantoy (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves820Cabilao Island (29 km)
    Caves618Busay Cave (28 km)
    Museums414Carcar Museum and Former Dispensary (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Mainit Hot Springs (16 km)
    Temples04Philippine Chinese Spiritual Temple (56 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Ilijan Hill and Man Made Lagoon (47 km)
    Other attractions02Cauit Island Lighthouse (51 km)
    Parks12Toledo City Plaza (50 km)
    Buddhist sites01Chu Un Temple (55 km)

    Sibonga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sibonga?

    Mount Lantoy (viewpoint, about 10 km), Mercado Heritage House (heritage site, about 13 km), Mantayupan Falls (waterfall, about 16 km), Buko Beach (beach, about 5 km), Cabilao Island (island, about 29 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 12 km).

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

    116 places on Spotwander: 24 waterfalls, 20 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 26 beaches & coast, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Sibonga?

    Pityak Falls (Kahanglo/Tubod-Duguan Falls), about 15 km by road; Lusno Falls (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sibonga?

    Balay Na Tisa, about 12 km by road; Rayla Heritage House (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sibonga?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 12 km by road; Saint Catherine of Alexandria Parish (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sibonga?

    Start in Sibonga, visit Mercado Heritage House, then Mantayupan Falls, then Mount Lantoy, then Buko Beach, then Cabilao Island, and drive back — about 108 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sibonga?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Sibonga

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