Misamis Occidental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Sinonoc

Sinonoc is a town in Misamis Occidental district, Philippines, home to about 2,648 people. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit — 53 churches, 8 waterfalls, 15 beaches & coast and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Fort of the Conception and of the Triumph (24 km), Bukagan Bell Tower (24 km) and Iligan Bay (30 km).

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Sinonoc at a glance

Location
Misamis Occidental district, Philippines
Population
about 2,648
Coordinates
8.3096° N, 123.8461° E
Places within 50 km
97 (5 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 Sinonoc

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Churches near Sinonoc

65 churches within 100 km of Sinonoc. The closest is Ms Yayit (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Sinonoc

52 waterfalls within 100 km of Sinonoc. The closest is Mansawan Falls (33 km); the best-known is Maria Cristina Falls (51 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Sinonoc

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Sinonoc. The closest is Tabo-o Point Lighthouse (3 km); the best-known is White Sand (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sinonoc

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sinonoc. The closest is Tonggo, Tudela (9 km); the best-known is Bukagan Bell Tower (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Sinonoc

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sinonoc. The closest is Rodriguez Ancestral House (23 km); the best-known is Fort of the Conception and of the Triumph (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sinonoc

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sinonoc. The closest is Baliangao Protected Landscape & Seascape (53 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Sinonoc

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 136 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sinonoc
  2. 32 km Mount Malindang · viewpoint, Misamis Occidental
  3. 28 km Bukagan Bell Tower · viewpoint, Misamis Occidental
  4. 4 km Fort of the Conception and of the Triumph · fort, Misamis Occidental
  5. 41 km Iligan Bay · beach
  6. 27 km White Sand · beach, Misamis Occidental
  7. 4 km Back to Sinonoc

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sinonoc by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5365Ms Yayit (1 km)
    Waterfalls852Mansawan Falls (33 km)
    Beaches & coast1522Tabo-o Point Lighthouse (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints820Tonggo, Tudela (9 km)
    Forts & heritage311Rodriguez Ancestral House (23 km)
    Other attractions211MAO Aloran (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens010Baliangao Protected Landscape & Seascape (53 km)
    Museums27Museo (24 km)
    Parks37Senator Jose Ozamiz Freedom Park (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Lake Duminagat (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves05Piñahon Island (67 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Marawi Grand Mosque (75 km)
    Caves02Mighty Cave (56 km)

    Sinonoc: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sinonoc?

    Fort of the Conception and of the Triumph (fort, about 24 km), Bukagan Bell Tower (viewpoint, about 24 km), White Sand (beach, about 4 km), Iligan Bay (beach, about 30 km), Mount Malindang (viewpoint, about 32 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 14 km).

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

    97 places on Spotwander: 53 churches, 8 waterfalls, 15 beaches & coast, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Sinonoc?

    Ms Yayit, about 1 km by road; UCCP Jimenez (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Sinonoc?

    Mansawan Falls, about 33 km by road; Piduan Falls (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Sinonoc?

    Tabo-o Point Lighthouse, about 3 km by road; Sinakbang Beach (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sinonoc?

    Start in Sinonoc, visit Mount Malindang, then Bukagan Bell Tower, then Fort of the Conception and of the Triumph, then Iligan Bay, then White Sand, and drive back — about 136 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sinonoc?

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

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