Isabela district, Philippines

Places to visit near Simanu Sur

Simanu Sur is a town in Isabela district, Philippines, home to about 2,617 people. Within 50 km by road there are 207 places to visit — 144 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 caves and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are San Pablo Church (7 km), Sts. Peter & Paul Metropolitan Cathedral (23 km) and Minori Cave (33 km).

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Simanu Sur at a glance

Location
Isabela district, Philippines
Population
about 2,617
Coordinates
17.4852° N, 121.8343° E
Places within 50 km
207 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Simanu Sur

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Churches near Simanu Sur

153 churches within 100 km of Simanu Sur. The closest is Simanu Church of Christ (1 km); the best-known is San Pablo Church (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Simanu Sur

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Simanu Sur. The closest is Cagayan Valley (11 km); the best-known is Mount Dos Cuernos (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Simanu Sur

9 caves within 100 km of Simanu Sur. The closest is Duba Cave Baggao, Cagayan Valley (23 km); the best-known is Minori Cave (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Simanu Sur

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Simanu Sur. The closest is Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park (14 km); the best-known is Peñablanca Protected Landscape and Seascape (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Simanu Sur

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Simanu Sur. The closest is Digdig Beach (47 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Simanu Sur

8 parks within 100 km of Simanu Sur. The closest is Cabagan Memorial Park (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Simanu Sur

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 123 km on the road.

  1. Start in Simanu Sur
  2. 22 km Tulap Falls · waterfall, Isabela
  3. 23 km San Pablo Church · church, Isabela
  4. 24 km Cagayan Museum and Historical Research Center · museum, Cagayan
  5. 1 km Sts. Peter & Paul Metropolitan Cathedral · church, Cagayan
  6. 20 km Minori Cave · cave, Cagayan
  7. 33 km Back to Simanu Sur

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    Within 15 km of Simanu Sur

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Simanu Sur by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches144153Simanu Church of Christ (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1324Cagayan Valley (11 km)
    Other attractions1111Bugatay Kh (18 km)
    Caves49Duba Cave Baggao, Cagayan Valley (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens79Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park (14 km)
    Beaches & coast39Digdig Beach (47 km)
    Parks88Cabagan Memorial Park (11 km)
    Waterfalls36Tulap Falls (22 km)
    Forts & heritage66Casa Real (7 km)
    Museums55Cagayan Museum and Historical Research Center (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Lingaling Lake (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Estagno Island (76 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01National Shrine of Our Lady of The Visitation of Guibang (60 km)

    Simanu Sur: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Simanu Sur?

    San Pablo Church (church, about 7 km), Sts. Peter & Paul Metropolitan Cathedral (church, about 23 km), Minori Cave (cave, about 33 km), Tulap Falls (waterfall, about 22 km), Cagayan Museum and Historical Research Center (museum, about 22 km), Dwbb-tv (attraction, about 23 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Simanu Sur?

    207 places on Spotwander: 144 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 other attractions, 4 caves, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Simanu Sur?

    Simanu Church of Christ, about 1 km by road; San Vicente Catholic Chapel (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Simanu Sur?

    Cagayan Valley, about 11 km by road; Nancy House (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Simanu Sur?

    Duba Cave Baggao, Cagayan Valley, about 23 km by road; Callao Cave (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Simanu Sur?

    Start in Simanu Sur, visit Tulap Falls, then San Pablo Church, then Cagayan Museum and Historical Research Center, then Sts. Peter & Paul Metropolitan Cathedral, then Minori Cave, and drive back — about 123 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Simanu Sur?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Simanu Sur

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