Leyte district, Philippines
Places to visit near Tabonoc
Tabonoc is a town in Leyte district, Philippines, home to about 2,670 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 17 rivers, islands & mangroves, 8 beaches & coast, 11 churches and 5 caves. The must-see places are Canigao Island (16 km), Maasin Cathedral (31 km) and Kuapnit Balinsasayaw National Park (43 km).
Tabonoc at a glance
- Location
- Leyte district, Philippines
- Population
- about 2,670
- Coordinates
- 10.3500° N, 124.8000° E
- Places within 50 km
- 62 (3 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and caves
Top places to visit near Tabonoc
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tabonoc: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Canigao IslandRivers · LeyteMust-see
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsChurches · LeyteNotable
- Uwan-Uwanan Falls, Southern LeyteWaterfalls · LeyteNotable
- Hilongos ChurchChurches · LeyteNotable
- Hilongos DamLakes & Dams · LeyteNotable
- Maasin CathedralChurches · Southern LeyteMust-see
- Mahayahay FallsWaterfalls · LeyteNotable
- Tumpag WaterfallsWaterfalls · LeyteNotable
- Gunhuban WaterfallsWaterfalls · LeyteNotable
- Cagnituan CavesCaves · LeyteNotable
- Canigao BeachBeaches · LeyteNotable
- CanigaoForts · LeyteNotable
More places near Tabonoc
- Hindang Cave and Wild Monkeys · cave · Leyte · ~18 km
- Lum-an Waterfalls · waterfall · Southern Leyte · ~19 km
- Alejos Waterfalls · waterfall · Southern Leyte · ~19 km
- Bayawak Falls · waterfall · Southern Leyte · ~22 km
- Kuapnit Balinsasayaw National Park · sanctuary · Leyte · ~43 km · Must-see
- Catholic Chapel · church · Southern Leyte · ~24 km
- Divisoria Beachfront · beach · Southern Leyte · ~24 km
- Assemblies of God · church · Southern Leyte · ~25 km
- Iglesia Ni Cristo · church · Southern Leyte · ~25 km
- Bonsai Garden · sanctuary · Southern Leyte · ~26 km
- Himokilan Island · river spot · Leyte · ~26 km
- Guadalupe Parish Church · church · Southern Leyte · ~26 km
Things to see near Tabonoc, by type
Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tabonoc
57 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tabonoc. The closest is Canigao Island (16 km). Best time: september to february.
- Canigao Island · river spot · Leyte · ~16 km · Must-see
- Himokilan Island · river spot · Leyte · ~26 km
- Danajon · river spot · Leyte · ~28 km
- Mahaba Island · river spot · Leyte · ~29 km
- Digyo Island · river spot · Leyte · ~33 km
- Apid Island · river spot · Leyte · ~34 km
Beaches & coast near Tabonoc
37 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tabonoc. The closest is Canigao Beach (16 km). Best time: october to march.
- Canigao Beach · beach · Leyte · ~16 km
- Divisoria Beachfront · beach · Southern Leyte · ~24 km
- Blue Oasis · beach · Southern Leyte · ~28 km
- Hapitan Beach · beach · Southern Leyte · ~30 km
- La Agueda Beach Park · beach · Southern Leyte · ~38 km
- Molopolo Fish Sanctuary · beach · Southern Leyte · ~44 km
Churches near Tabonoc
27 churches within 100 km of Tabonoc. The closest is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (6 km). Best time: year-round.
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · church · Leyte · ~6 km
- Hilongos Church · church · Leyte · ~8 km
- Maasin Cathedral · church · Southern Leyte · ~31 km · Must-see
- Catholic Chapel · church · Southern Leyte · ~24 km
- Assemblies of God · church · Southern Leyte · ~25 km
- Iglesia Ni Cristo · church · Southern Leyte · ~25 km
Caves near Tabonoc
22 caves within 100 km of Tabonoc. The closest is Cagnituan Caves (14 km). Best time: year-round.
- Cagnituan Caves · cave · Leyte · ~14 km
- Hindang Cave and Wild Monkeys · cave · Leyte · ~18 km
- Monte Cueva Shrine · cave · Southern Leyte · ~29 km
- Cambaro Cave · cave · Southern Leyte · ~42 km
- Lintaon Cave and Peak · cave · Leyte · ~45 km
- Bukilat Cave · cave · Cebu · ~58 km
Waterfalls near Tabonoc
20 waterfalls within 100 km of Tabonoc. The closest is Uwan-Uwanan Falls, Southern Leyte (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.
- Uwan-Uwanan Falls, Southern Leyte · waterfall · Leyte · ~8 km
- Mahayahay Falls · waterfall · Leyte · ~12 km
- Tumpag Waterfalls · waterfall · Leyte · ~13 km
- Gunhuban Waterfalls · waterfall · Leyte · ~13 km
- Lum-an Waterfalls · waterfall · Southern Leyte · ~19 km
- Alejos Waterfalls · waterfall · Southern Leyte · ~19 km
Forts & heritage near Tabonoc
10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tabonoc. The closest is Canigao (16 km). Best time: october to february.
- Canigao · fort · Leyte · ~16 km
- Cathedral of Maasin · fort · Southern Leyte · ~31 km
- Oppus House · fort · Southern Leyte · ~31 km
- Oppus Ancestral House · fort · Southern Leyte · ~31 km
- Leyte · fort · Southern Leyte · ~31 km
- Carcel Municipal Malitbog · fort · Southern Leyte · ~38 km
A one-day trip from Tabonoc
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.
- Start in Tabonoc
- 16 km Canigao Island · island, Leyte
- 17 km The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · church, Leyte
- 2 km Hilongos Church · church, Leyte
- 1 km Uwan-Uwanan Falls, Southern Leyte · waterfall, Leyte
- 7 km Hilongos Dam · dam, Leyte
- 9 km Back to Tabonoc
Plan a longer trip from Tabonoc — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Tabonoc
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How to reach Tabonoc
All places near Tabonoc by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Blue Oasis · beach · Southern Leyte · ~28 km
- Danajon · river spot · Leyte · ~28 km
- Monte Cueva Shrine · cave · Southern Leyte · ~29 km
- Mahaba Island · river spot · Leyte · ~29 km
- Cuatro Islas Protected Landscape and Seascape · sanctuary · Leyte · ~29 km
- Hapitan Beach · beach · Southern Leyte · ~30 km
- Cagnitoan Waterfall & Guinsuhotan Cave · waterfall · Southern Leyte · ~30 km
- Cathedral of Maasin · fort · Southern Leyte · ~31 km
- Oppus House · fort · Southern Leyte · ~31 km
- Oppus Ancestral House · fort · Southern Leyte · ~31 km
- Leyte · fort · Southern Leyte · ~31 km
- Assumption in the Hills Parish Church · church · Southern Leyte · ~32 km
- Digyo Island · river spot · Leyte · ~33 km
- Apid Island · river spot · Leyte · ~34 km
- BJ's Mountain View · viewpoint · Southern Leyte · ~37 km
- Kawa-Kawa Falls · waterfall · Leyte · ~38 km
- Tilmobo Island · river spot · Bohol · ~38 km
- La Agueda Beach Park · beach · Southern Leyte · ~38 km
- Carcel Municipal Malitbog · fort · Southern Leyte · ~38 km
- Amparo Church · church · Southern Leyte · ~39 km
- Gaus Island · river spot · Bohol · ~39 km
- Baybay · church · Leyte · ~39 km
- Pamasaon Islet · river spot · Bohol · ~42 km
- Cambaro Cave · cave · Southern Leyte · ~42 km
- Molopolo Fish Sanctuary · beach · Southern Leyte · ~44 km
- Budlaan Islet · river spot · Bohol · ~45 km
- Lintaon Cave and Peak · cave · Leyte · ~45 km
- Hingutanan Island · river spot · Bohol · ~46 km
- Holy Trinity Chapel · church · Leyte · ~46 km
- Hindag-an Falls · waterfall · Southern Leyte · ~46 km
- Lapinig Island · river spot · Bohol · ~47 km
- Lapinig Pequeño Islet · river spot · Bohol · ~47 km
- Bonoon Islet · river spot · Bohol · ~47 km
- Flordeliz Beach · beach · Southern Leyte · ~48 km
- Bantigui Island · river spot · Bohol · ~48 km
- Butan Island · river spot · Bohol · ~49 km
- Bilangbilangan Island · river spot · Bohol · ~49 km
- Kuting Reef · beach · Southern Leyte · ~50 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Mount Pangasugan · viewpoint · Leyte · ~57 km · Must-see
- Mount Cabalian · viewpoint · Southern Leyte · ~58 km · Must-see
- Leyte · river spot · Leyte · ~60 km · Must-see
- Poro Island · river spot · Cebu · ~65 km · Must-see
- Most Holy Trinity Cathedral · church · Bohol · ~70 km · Must-see
- Brgy. Pong-oy Chapel (San Isidro Labrador) · church · Southern Leyte · ~51 km
- Kubkub Beach · beach · Southern Leyte · ~51 km
- Anas Peak · viewpoint · Southern Leyte · ~52 km
- Seven Falls · waterfall · Southern Leyte · ~52 km
- San Juan Lighthouse · beach · Southern Leyte · ~52 km
- Maomawan Island · river spot · Bohol · ~52 km
- Limasawa South Lighthouse · beach · Southern Leyte · ~73 km · Must-see
- Fatima Mountain Range · beach · Southern Leyte · ~53 km
- Cathedral of Saint James the Apostle · church · Southern Leyte · ~53 km
- Alliance of the Two Hearts Parish · church · Leyte · ~53 km
- Mount Mahagnao · viewpoint · Leyte · ~74 km · Must-see
- Tres Reyes Island · river spot · Bohol · ~54 km
- Holy Spirit Church · church · Leyte · ~54 km
- Hinunangan · church · Southern Leyte · ~55 km
- Malingin Island · river spot · Bohol · ~56 km
- Nocnocan Island · river spot · Bohol · ~56 km
- Macaina Island · river spot · Bohol · ~56 km
- Lake Danao Park · lake · Cebu · ~77 km · Must-see
- Tangka'an Beach · beach · Southern Leyte · ~57 km
- Pangasugan Falls · waterfall · Leyte · ~58 km
- Bukilat Cave · cave · Cebu · ~58 km
- San Pablo Island · river spot · Southern Leyte · ~59 km
- Baptist Church · church · Leyte · ~60 km
- Cataban Island · river spot · Bohol · ~60 km
- Naputjukan Under Water Cave · cave · Southern Leyte · ~60 km
- Napantao Beach · beach · Southern Leyte · ~60 km
- Ayahag Tinago Falls · waterfall · Southern Leyte · ~61 km
- Busay Falls · waterfall · Cebu · ~62 km
- Malaguicay Waterfalls · waterfall · Leyte · ~62 km
- Hinundayan Beach · beach · Southern Leyte · ~62 km
- Cabantulan Island · river spot · Bohol · ~62 km
- Tintinan Island · river spot · Bohol · ~62 km
- San Francisco Public Cemetery · beach · Southern Leyte · ~63 km
- Jao Island · river spot · Bohol · ~64 km
- Cat-iwing Chapel · church · Southern Leyte · ~64 km
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 17 | 57 | Canigao Island (16 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 8 | 37 | Canigao Beach (16 km) |
| Churches | 11 | 27 | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (6 km) |
| Caves | 5 | 22 | Cagnituan Caves (14 km) |
| Waterfalls | 10 | 20 | Uwan-Uwanan Falls, Southern Leyte (8 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 6 | 10 | Canigao (16 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 1 | 10 | BJ's Mountain View (37 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 1 | 4 | Hilongos Dam (9 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 3 | 3 | Bonsai Garden (26 km) |
| Parks | 0 | 1 | Isabel Park (94 km) |
Tabonoc: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Tabonoc?
Canigao Island (island, about 16 km), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (church, about 6 km), Uwan-Uwanan Falls, Southern Leyte (waterfall, about 8 km), Hilongos Church (church, about 8 km), Hilongos Dam (dam, about 9 km), Maasin Cathedral (church, about 31 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Tabonoc?
62 places on Spotwander: 17 rivers, islands & mangroves, 8 beaches & coast, 11 churches, 5 caves, 10 waterfalls.
Which is the nearest river spot to Tabonoc?
Canigao Island, about 16 km by road; Himokilan Island (26 km) is next.
Which is the nearest beach to Tabonoc?
Canigao Beach, about 16 km by road; Divisoria Beachfront (24 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Tabonoc?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, about 6 km by road; Hilongos Church (8 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Tabonoc?
Start in Tabonoc, visit Canigao Island, then The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, then Hilongos Church, then Uwan-Uwanan Falls, Southern Leyte, then Hilongos Dam, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Tabonoc?
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and caves.
Towns near Tabonoc
- Places near Bato · 3 km
- Places near Hilongos · 8 km
- Places near Concepcion · 8 km
- Places near Matalom · 9 km
- Places near Anahawan · 11 km
- Places near Lamak · 11 km
- Places near Santa Paz · 12 km
- Places near Hindang · 15 km
- Places near Santa Fe · 16 km
- Places near Doos · 19 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Tabonoc’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.