Misamis Occidental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Sumalig

Sumalig is a town in Misamis Occidental district, Philippines, home to about 3,118 people. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit — 80 churches, 6 waterfalls, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Panguil Bay (11 km), Pulacan Falls (28 km) and Bukagan Bell Tower (29 km).

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Sumalig at a glance

Location
Misamis Occidental district, Philippines
Population
about 3,118
Coordinates
7.9986° N, 123.6627° E
Places within 50 km
139 (5 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 Sumalig

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Churches near Sumalig

89 churches within 100 km of Sumalig. The closest is Nuestra Senora de Gracia Chapel (6 km); the best-known is Christ the King Catholic Church (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Sumalig

46 waterfalls within 100 km of Sumalig. The closest is Seloean Waterfalls (19 km); the best-known is Pulacan Falls (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sumalig

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sumalig. The closest is Alang Alang Pacatan (14 km); the best-known is Bukagan Bell Tower (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Sumalig

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Sumalig. The closest is Panguil Bay (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Sumalig

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sumalig. The closest is Andres Bonifacio (10 km); the best-known is Jose Rizal Monument (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Sumalig

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Sumalig. The closest is Sumalig Islet (1 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Sumalig

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 139 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sumalig
  2. 11 km Panguil Bay · beach, Misamis Occidental
  3. 19 km Bukagan Bell Tower · viewpoint, Misamis Occidental
  4. 28 km Mount Malindang · viewpoint, Misamis Occidental
  5. 23 km Jose Rizal Monument · monument, Misamis Occidental
  6. 30 km Pulacan Falls · waterfall, Zamboanga del Sur
  7. 28 km Back to Sumalig

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sumalig by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8089Nuestra Senora de Gracia Chapel (6 km)
    Waterfalls646Seloean Waterfalls (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1122Alang Alang Pacatan (14 km)
    Beaches & coast1118Panguil Bay (11 km)
    Other attractions715Nshp (7 km)
    Forts & heritage614Andres Bonifacio (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves310Sumalig Islet (1 km)
    Museums39Bonifacio Historical Center (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs49Tangub Irrigation Dam (16 km)
    Parks47Saint Vincent's Ferrer Park (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Ms Crystal (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Pagadian Mosque (40 km)
    Caves02Mighty Cave (86 km)

    Sumalig: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sumalig?

    Panguil Bay (beach, about 11 km), Pulacan Falls (waterfall, about 28 km), Bukagan Bell Tower (viewpoint, about 29 km), Jose Rizal Monument (monument, about 10 km), Mount Malindang (viewpoint, about 31 km), Fort of the Conception and of the Triumph (fort, about 32 km).

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

    139 places on Spotwander: 80 churches, 6 waterfalls, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 beaches & coast, 7 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Sumalig?

    Nuestra Senora de Gracia Chapel, about 6 km by road; New Life Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Sumalig?

    Seloean Waterfalls, about 19 km by road; Sta. Cruz Falls, Kapatagan Lanao Del Norte (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sumalig?

    Alang Alang Pacatan, about 14 km by road; Hebron (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sumalig?

    Start in Sumalig, visit Panguil Bay, then Bukagan Bell Tower, then Mount Malindang, then Jose Rizal Monument, then Pulacan Falls, and drive back — about 139 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sumalig?

    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 Sumalig

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