Basilan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Sumisip

Sumisip is a town in Basilan district, Philippines, home to about 3,735 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit — 39 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 churches, 23 beaches & coast and 16 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Great Santa Cruz Island (63 km), Fort Pilar (69 km) and Pasonanca Park (75 km).

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Sumisip, Philippines
Sumisip, Basilan district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sumisip at a glance

Location
Basilan district, Philippines
Population
about 3,735
Coordinates
6.4197° N, 121.9714° E
Places within 50 km
135
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Sumisip

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sumisip: 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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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Sumisip

75 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Sumisip. The closest is Lahatlahat Island (7 km); the best-known is Bubuan Island (10 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Sumisip

57 churches within 100 km of Sumisip. The closest is Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Sumisip

34 beaches & coast within 100 km of Sumisip. The closest is Tinuse Beach (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Sumisip

31 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Sumisip. The closest is Buli-Buli Mosque (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sumisip

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sumisip. The closest is Mount Bulutbulibato (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Sumisip

15 parks within 100 km of Sumisip. The closest is Shipyard (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Sumisip

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sumisip
  2. 10 km Bubuan Island · island, Basilan
  3. 1 km Mount Bulutbulibato · viewpoint, Basilan
  4. 12 km Tinuse Beach · beach, Basilan
  5. 5 km Tumajubun Cascade · waterfall, Basilan
  6. 16 km Abong-abong Peak · peak, Basilan
  7. 12 km Back to Sumisip

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    Within 15 km of Sumisip

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sumisip by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3975Lahatlahat Island (7 km)
    Churches1457Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish Church (12 km)
    Beaches & coast2334Tinuse Beach (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1631Buli-Buli Mosque (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2229Mount Bulutbulibato (10 km)
    Parks615Shipyard (23 km)
    Forts & heritage210Dr. Jose Rizal Monument (40 km)
    Waterfalls58Tumajubun Cascade (13 km)
    Other attractions38Smart Telecom Tower (38 km)
    Museums16Wee Siu Tuy Memorial Hall (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Basilan Natural Biotic Area (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Biga Lake (36 km)
    Buddhist sites02Sampo Chinese Temple (70 km)
    Caves01Victoria Pader Cave (89 km)

    Sumisip: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sumisip?

    Mount Bulutbulibato (viewpoint, about 10 km), Bubuan Island (island, about 10 km), Tinuse Beach (beach, about 10 km), Abong-abong Peak (peak, about 12 km), Tumajubun Cascade (waterfall, about 13 km), Tamuk Island (island, about 21 km).

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

    135 places on Spotwander: 39 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 churches, 23 beaches & coast, 16 mosques & dargahs, 22 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Sumisip?

    Lahatlahat Island, about 7 km by road; Canas Island (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sumisip?

    Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish Church, about 12 km by road; Maluso Catholic Church (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Sumisip?

    Tinuse Beach, about 10 km by road; Kalang Capisan Beach (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sumisip?

    Start in Sumisip, visit Bubuan Island, then Mount Bulutbulibato, then Tinuse Beach, then Tumajubun Cascade, then Abong-abong Peak, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sumisip?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Sumisip

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sumisip’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Sumisip on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.