Ilocos Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Suyo

Suyo is a town in Ilocos Sur district, Philippines, home to about 10,943 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit — 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 15 waterfalls and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Bessang Pass (18 km), Baluarte Watchtower (26 km) and Mount Tirad (27 km).

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Suyo, Philippines
Suyo, Ilocos Sur district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Suyo at a glance

Location
Ilocos Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 10,943
Coordinates
16.9762° N, 120.5254° E
Places within 50 km
47 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Suyo

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Suyo

76 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Suyo. The closest is Mount Tapao (6 km); the best-known is Bessang Pass (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Suyo

45 churches within 100 km of Suyo. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (18 km); the best-known is San Juan de Sahagun Parish Church (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Suyo

44 waterfalls within 100 km of Suyo. The closest is Dawara Falls (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Suyo

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Suyo. The closest is Baluarte Watchtower (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Suyo

20 caves within 100 km of Suyo. The closest is Cave Entrance (52 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Suyo

19 museums within 100 km of Suyo. The closest is Masferré Photographs (53 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Suyo

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 Suyo
  2. 3 km Dawara Falls · waterfall, Ilocos Sur
  3. 4 km Mount Tapao · viewpoint, Ilocos Sur
  4. 23 km Baluarte Watchtower · heritage site, La Union
  5. 41 km Bessang Pass · viewpoint, Ilocos Sur
  6. 25 km Mount Tirad · viewpoint, Ilocos Sur
  7. 27 km Back to Suyo

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How to reach Suyo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Suyo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1176Mount Tapao (6 km)
    Churches845Iglesia Ni Cristo (18 km)
    Waterfalls1544Dawara Falls (3 km)
    Forts & heritage237Baluarte Watchtower (26 km)
    Caves020Cave Entrance (52 km)
    Museums019Masferré Photographs (53 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens311Lidlidda Protected Landscape (39 km)
    Beaches & coast58To Immuki Island (36 km)
    Other attractions17Camp Spencer (33 km)
    Parks06Benguet–Kōchi Sisterhood Park (57 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Dubung Lake (73 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Busilac River (19 km)
    Temples02Shri Guru Nanak Niwas Temple (54 km)
    Buddhist sites01Baguio Buddha Temple (78 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baguio Grand Mosque (Al Maarif Mosque) (78 km)

    Suyo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Suyo?

    Bessang Pass (viewpoint, about 18 km), Dawara Falls (waterfall, about 3 km), Baluarte Watchtower (heritage site, about 26 km), Mount Tapao (viewpoint, about 6 km), Mount Tirad (viewpoint, about 27 km), Burayok Falls (waterfall, about 7 km).

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

    47 places on Spotwander: 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 15 waterfalls, 2 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Suyo?

    Mount Tapao, about 6 km by road; Tuwato Monolith (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Suyo?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 18 km by road; Holy Cross Parish (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Suyo?

    Dawara Falls, about 3 km by road; Burayok Falls (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Suyo?

    Start in Suyo, visit Dawara Falls, then Mount Tapao, then Baluarte Watchtower, then Bessang Pass, then Mount Tirad, and drive back — about 123 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Suyo?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Suyo

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