Davao City district, Philippines

Places to visit near Simod

Simod is a town in Davao City district, Philippines, home to about 5,068 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit — 29 waterfalls, 5 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Epol Falls (15 km), Mount Butong (54 km) and Lake Pinamaloy (54 km).

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Simod at a glance

Location
Davao City district, Philippines
Population
about 5,068
Coordinates
7.4758° N, 125.3408° E
Places within 50 km
64 (1 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 Simod

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Waterfalls near Simod

97 waterfalls within 100 km of Simod. The closest is Misugpang Falls (7 km); the best-known is Epol Falls (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Simod

65 churches within 100 km of Simod. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Simod

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Simod. The closest is Mount Dinalag (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Simod

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Simod. The closest is White Sand Cottages (56 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Simod

19 caves within 100 km of Simod. The closest is Maibo Cave, New Kidapawan, Kibawe (50 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Simod

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Simod. The closest is Pereyras Terminal (64 km); the best-known is City Hall of Davao (68 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Simod

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Simod
  2. 1 km Mount Dinalag · viewpoint, Davao City
  3. 2 km Mount Saldab · viewpoint, Davao City
  4. 2 km Mount Iliyan · viewpoint, Davao City
  5. 3 km Mount Pitalong · viewpoint, Davao City
  6. 17 km Epol Falls · waterfall, Davao City
  7. 15 km Back to Simod

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How to reach Simod

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Simod by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls2997Misugpang Falls (7 km)
    Churches565Iglesia Ni Cristo (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2544Mount Dinalag (1 km)
    Beaches & coast027White Sand Cottages (56 km)
    Caves119Maibo Cave, New Kidapawan, Kibawe (50 km)
    Forts & heritage08Pereyras Terminal (64 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs07Lake Pinamaloy (54 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Gethsemane Prayer Garden (8 km)
    Museums24Malagos Chocolate Museum (41 km)
    Buddhist sites03Long Hua Temple (65 km)
    Parks12Philippine Eagle (42 km)
    Other attractions02Dxbm-fm / Dxys-fm (64 km)
    Temples02Mindanao Taoist Temple (66 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Kopiat Island (73 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Al Ziddig Mosque (65 km)

    Simod: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Simod?

    Epol Falls (waterfall, about 15 km), Mount Dinalag (viewpoint, about 1 km), Mount Iliyan (viewpoint, about 4 km), Mount Saldab (viewpoint, about 4 km), Mount Pitalong (viewpoint, about 6 km), Misugpang Falls (waterfall, about 7 km).

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

    64 places on Spotwander: 29 waterfalls, 5 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 cave, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Simod?

    Misugpang Falls, about 7 km by road; Kalikubak Falls (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Simod?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 30 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Simod?

    Mount Dinalag, about 1 km by road; Mount Iliyan (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Simod?

    Start in Simod, visit Mount Dinalag, then Mount Saldab, then Mount Iliyan, then Mount Pitalong, then Epol Falls, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Simod?

    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 Simod

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