Negros Occidental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Tabu

Tabu is a town in Negros Occidental district, Philippines, home to about 6,143 people. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit — 7 waterfalls, 6 beaches & coast, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Kabankalan Cathedral (20 km), Negros (40 km) and Kawasan Falls (92 km).

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Tabu at a glance

Location
Negros Occidental district, Philippines
Population
about 6,143
Coordinates
9.8923° N, 122.7098° E
Places within 50 km
43 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Tabu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tabu: 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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Waterfalls near Tabu

46 waterfalls within 100 km of Tabu. The closest is Kambatal Falls (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Tabu

36 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tabu. The closest is Negros (40 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tabu

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tabu. The closest is Maronggues Hill (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tabu

26 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tabu. The closest is Agutayan Island (45 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Tabu

18 churches within 100 km of Tabu. The closest is Dancalan Baptist Church (13 km); the best-known is Kabankalan Cathedral (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Tabu

9 caves within 100 km of Tabu. The closest is Hagdanan Cave (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tabu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tabu
  2. 11 km Maronggues Hill · hill, Negros Occidental
  3. 16 km Kabankalan Cathedral · church, Negros Occidental
  4. 10 km Iglesia Filipina Independiente · church, Negros Occidental
  5. 1 km Dancalan Baptist Church · church, Negros Occidental
  6. 21 km Mount Malapantao · viewpoint, Negros Occidental
  7. 13 km Back to Tabu

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How to reach Tabu

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tabu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls746Kambatal Falls (20 km)
    Beaches & coast636Negros (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1427Maronggues Hill (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves326Agutayan Island (45 km)
    Churches818Dancalan Baptist Church (13 km)
    Caves39Hagdanan Cave (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Malinab Lagoon (38 km)
    Forts & heritage14Philex Sipalay Mine (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Bayawan Nature Reserve (61 km)
    Museums02House of Mugs (91 km)
    Other attractions01Looc Point Lighthouse (92 km)

    Tabu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tabu?

    Kabankalan Cathedral (church, about 20 km), Maronggues Hill (hill, about 11 km), Dancalan Baptist Church (church, about 13 km), Iglesia Filipina Independiente (church, about 13 km), Mount Malapantao (viewpoint, about 13 km), Amyan Hill (hill, about 18 km).

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

    43 places on Spotwander: 7 waterfalls, 6 beaches & coast, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 8 churches.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Tabu?

    Kambatal Falls, about 20 km by road; Mag Aso Falls (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Tabu?

    Negros, about 40 km by road; Cartagena Bay (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tabu?

    Maronggues Hill, about 11 km by road; Mount Malapantao (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tabu?

    Start in Tabu, visit Maronggues Hill, then Kabankalan Cathedral, then Iglesia Filipina Independiente, then Dancalan Baptist Church, then Mount Malapantao, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tabu?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Tabu

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Tabu’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.