Maguindanao del Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Talayan

Talayan is a town in Maguindanao del Sur district, Philippines. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 50 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 waterfalls and 25 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Masjid Dimaukom (9 km), Santo Nino Parish Midsayap (36 km) and PC Hill (38 km).

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Talayan, Philippines
Talayan, Maguindanao del Sur district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Talayan at a glance

Location
Maguindanao del Sur district, Philippines
Coordinates
6.9806° N, 124.3819° E
Places within 50 km
146 (7 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 and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Talayan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Talayan: 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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Churches near Talayan

59 churches within 100 km of Talayan. The closest is Christ Mission Convocation (29 km); the best-known is Santo Nino Parish Midsayap (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Talayan

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Talayan. The closest is Perez Hill (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Perez Hill · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Sur · ~5 km
  • Mount Alas · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Sur · ~12 km
  • Mount Blit · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Sur · ~15 km
  • PC Hill · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Mount Montod · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Sur · ~27 km
  • Mount Dilafungan · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Sur · ~30 km

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Waterfalls near Talayan

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Talayan. The closest is Panigan Falls (39 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Talayan

25 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Talayan. The closest is Masjid Talayan (4 km); the best-known is Masjid Dimaukom (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Talayan

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Talayan. The closest is Golden Sunset Beach Tapian Dos, Maguindanao (35 km); the best-known is Tambak-kinimi Beach (57 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Talayan

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Talayan. The closest is Fuerte de Reina Regente (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Talayan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Talayan
  2. 5 km Perez Hill · hill, Maguindanao del Sur
  3. 13 km Mount Blit · viewpoint, Maguindanao del Sur
  4. 12 km Mount Alas · viewpoint, Maguindanao del Sur
  5. 8 km Masjid Dimaukom · mosque, Maguindanao del Sur
  6. 16 km Ebpanan Marsh · nature spot, Maguindanao del Norte
  7. 9 km Back to Talayan

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How to reach Talayan

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    Within 15 km of Talayan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Talayan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5059Christ Mission Convocation (29 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2535Perez Hill (5 km)
    Waterfalls628Panigan Falls (39 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2525Masjid Talayan (4 km)
    Beaches & coast515Golden Sunset Beach Tapian Dos, Maguindanao (35 km)
    Forts & heritage79Fuerte de Reina Regente (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves19Kabaksalan Island (34 km)
    Parks88Trees (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens67Ebpanan Marsh (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Kabulnan River Irrigation Dam (22 km)
    Caves34Kutawato Cave (38 km)
    Other attractions34Full Gospel Research Ministries (34 km)
    Museums336ID Peace Museum (34 km)

    Talayan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Talayan?

    Masjid Dimaukom (mosque, about 9 km), Perez Hill (hill, about 5 km), Ebpanan Marsh (nature spot, about 9 km), Mount Alas (viewpoint, about 12 km), Mount Blit (viewpoint, about 15 km), Santo Nino Parish Midsayap (church, about 36 km).

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

    146 places on Spotwander: 50 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 waterfalls, 25 mosques & dargahs, 5 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Talayan?

    Christ Mission Convocation, about 29 km by road; Salunayan Southrn Baptist Churh (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Talayan?

    Perez Hill, about 5 km by road; Unifruiti (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Talayan?

    Panigan Falls, about 39 km by road; Makin Falls (41 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Talayan?

    Start in Talayan, visit Perez Hill, then Mount Blit, then Mount Alas, then Masjid Dimaukom, then Ebpanan Marsh, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Talayan?

    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 and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Talayan

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