Cebu district, Philippines

Places to visit near Tabonok

Tabonok is a town in Cebu district, Philippines, home to about 2,822 people. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit — 11 beaches & coast, 13 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 churches and 4 waterfalls. The must-see places are Capitancillo (37 km), Bantayan Island (54 km) and Central Cebu Protected Landscape (55 km).

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Tabonok at a glance

Location
Cebu district, Philippines
Population
about 2,822
Coordinates
10.8512° N, 123.8766° E
Places within 50 km
38 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Tabonok

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tabonok: 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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Beaches & coast near Tabonok

52 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tabonok. The closest is Tabuelan Lighthouse (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tabonok

38 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tabonok. The closest is Capitancillo (37 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Tabonok

38 churches within 100 km of Tabonok. The closest is Archdiocesan Shrine of San Antonio de Padua (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Tabonok

37 waterfalls within 100 km of Tabonok. The closest is Owangan Falls, Kabalawan Tabuelan Cebu (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Tabonok

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tabonok. The closest is Old Train (33 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Tabonok

22 caves within 100 km of Tabonok. The closest is Sto. Niño Cave (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tabonok

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 114 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tabonok
  2. 3 km Owangan Falls, Kabalawan Tabuelan Cebu · waterfall, Cebu
  3. 15 km Banghitawan Falls · waterfall, Cebu
  4. 24 km Capitancillo · river spot, Cebu
  5. 53 km Archdiocesan Shrine of San Antonio de Padua · church, Cebu
  6. 16 km Tabuelan Lighthouse · beach, Cebu
  7. 3 km Back to Tabonok

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tabonok by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast1152Tabuelan Lighthouse (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1338Capitancillo (37 km)
    Churches238Archdiocesan Shrine of San Antonio de Padua (18 km)
    Waterfalls437Owangan Falls, Kabalawan Tabuelan Cebu (3 km)
    Forts & heritage430Old Train (33 km)
    Caves122Sto. Niño Cave (43 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints119Licos Peak (49 km)
    Museums012Museo Sang Bata Sa Negros (63 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Obo-ob Mangrove Garden (45 km)
    Other attractions15Sogod Lighthouse (22 km)
    Temples04Temple of Leah (67 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Lake Danao Park (68 km)
    Parks04Balamban Park (53 km)
    Buddhist sites01Chu Un Temple (75 km)

    Tabonok: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tabonok?

    Tabuelan Lighthouse (beach, about 3 km), Owangan Falls, Kabalawan Tabuelan Cebu (waterfall, about 3 km), Capitancillo (river spot, about 37 km), Banghitawan Falls (waterfall, about 18 km), Archdiocesan Shrine of San Antonio de Padua (church, about 18 km), Bagatayam (waterfall, about 20 km).

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

    38 places on Spotwander: 11 beaches & coast, 13 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 churches, 4 waterfalls, 4 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest beach to Tabonok?

    Tabuelan Lighthouse, about 3 km by road; Easy Vacation House (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Tabonok?

    Capitancillo, about 37 km by road; Bagunbanua Island (43 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tabonok?

    Archdiocesan Shrine of San Antonio de Padua, about 18 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo, Lokal Ng Bogo (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tabonok?

    Start in Tabonok, visit Owangan Falls, Kabalawan Tabuelan Cebu, then Banghitawan Falls, then Capitancillo, then Archdiocesan Shrine of San Antonio de Padua, then Tabuelan Lighthouse, and drive back — about 114 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tabonok?

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

    Towns near Tabonok

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