Negros Oriental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Silab

Silab is a town in Negros Oriental district, Philippines, home to about 3,296 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit — 30 waterfalls, 14 beaches & coast, 14 churches and 12 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lake Balinsasayao (12 km), Lake Danao (12 km) and Balinsasayao Twin Lakes National Park (13 km).

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Silab at a glance

Location
Negros Oriental district, Philippines
Population
about 3,296
Coordinates
9.4383° N, 123.1792° E
Places within 50 km
92 (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 Silab

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Silab: 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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Waterfalls near Silab

61 waterfalls within 100 km of Silab. The closest is Kan-Untol Falls (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Silab

59 beaches & coast within 100 km of Silab. The closest is Salama Beach (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Silab

31 churches within 100 km of Silab. The closest is Church of Christ (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Silab

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Silab. The closest is Filipino-Japanese-American Amity Memorial Shrine (20 km); the best-known is Silliman Hall (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Silab

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Silab. The closest is Red Rock Hot Springs (17 km); the best-known is Mount Talinis (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Silab

16 caves within 100 km of Silab. The closest is Mangaco Hingitaon Cave (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Silab

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Silab
  2. 5 km Salama Beach · beach, Negros Oriental
  3. 27 km Silliman Hall · heritage site, Negros Oriental
  4. 18 km Lake Danao · lake, Negros Oriental
  5. 1 km Lake Balinsasayao · lake, Negros Oriental
  6. 4 km Balinsasayao Twin Lakes National Park · national park, Negros Oriental
  7. 13 km Back to Silab

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How to reach Silab

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Silab by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls3061Kan-Untol Falls (9 km)
    Beaches & coast1459Salama Beach (5 km)
    Churches1431Church of Christ (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1219Filipino-Japanese-American Amity Memorial Shrine (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints716Red Rock Hot Springs (17 km)
    Caves216Mangaco Hingitaon Cave (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves110Olympia Island (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens29Balinsasayao Twin Lakes National Park (13 km)
    Museums37Ariniego Art Gallery (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Lake Balinsasayao (12 km)
    Other attractions23Looc Point Lighthouse (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Bagacay Mosque (25 km)

    Silab: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Silab?

    Lake Balinsasayao (lake, about 12 km), Lake Danao (lake, about 12 km), Balinsasayao Twin Lakes National Park (national park, about 13 km), Silliman Hall (heritage site, about 25 km), Salama Beach (beach, about 5 km), Mount Talinis (viewpoint, about 27 km).

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

    92 places on Spotwander: 30 waterfalls, 14 beaches & coast, 14 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Silab?

    Kan-Untol Falls, about 9 km by road; Palaypay Falls (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Silab?

    Salama Beach, about 5 km by road; Lovel Beach Cottage (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Silab?

    Church of Christ, about 10 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Silab?

    Start in Silab, visit Salama Beach, then Silliman Hall, then Lake Danao, then Lake Balinsasayao, then Balinsasayao Twin Lakes National Park, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Silab?

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

    Towns near Silab

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Silab’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.