Negros Oriental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Tanjay

Tanjay is a town in Negros Oriental district, Philippines, home to about 39,151 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 37 waterfalls, 12 beaches & coast, 13 churches and 12 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Balinsasayao Twin Lakes National Park (23 km), Lake Balinsasayao (23 km) and Lake Danao (23 km).

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Tanjay, Philippines
Tanjay, Negros Oriental district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tanjay at a glance

Location
Negros Oriental district, Philippines
Population
about 39,151
Coordinates
9.5162° N, 123.1580° E
Places within 50 km
96 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Tanjay

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Waterfalls near Tanjay

65 waterfalls within 100 km of Tanjay. The closest is Palaypay Falls (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Tanjay

59 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tanjay. The closest is Salama Beach (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Tanjay

32 churches within 100 km of Tanjay. The closest is Church of Christ (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tanjay

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tanjay. The closest is Filipino-Japanese-American Amity Memorial Shrine (31 km); the best-known is Silliman Hall (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tanjay

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tanjay. The closest is Red Rock Hot Springs (29 km); the best-known is Mount Talinis (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Tanjay

18 caves within 100 km of Tanjay. The closest is Mangaco Hingitaon Cave (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tanjay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tanjay
  2. 9 km Church of Christ · church, Negros Oriental
  3. 17 km Balinsasayao Twin Lakes National Park · national park, Negros Oriental
  4. 4 km Lake Balinsasayao · lake, Negros Oriental
  5. 1 km Lake Danao · lake, Negros Oriental
  6. 17 km Salama Beach · beach, Negros Oriental
  7. 9 km Back to Tanjay

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How to reach Tanjay

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tanjay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls3765Palaypay Falls (17 km)
    Beaches & coast1259Salama Beach (9 km)
    Churches1332Church of Christ (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1219Filipino-Japanese-American Amity Memorial Shrine (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints719Red Rock Hot Springs (29 km)
    Caves218Mangaco Hingitaon Cave (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves112Olympia Island (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Balinsasayao Twin Lakes National Park (23 km)
    Museums37Ariniego Art Gallery (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Ponong Lake (20 km)
    Other attractions13Looc Point Lighthouse (27 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Bagacay Mosque (35 km)

    Tanjay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tanjay?

    Balinsasayao Twin Lakes National Park (national park, about 23 km), Lake Balinsasayao (lake, about 23 km), Lake Danao (lake, about 23 km), Church of Christ (church, about 9 km), Salama Beach (beach, about 9 km), Lovel Beach Cottage (beach, about 11 km).

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

    96 places on Spotwander: 37 waterfalls, 12 beaches & coast, 13 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Tanjay?

    Palaypay Falls, about 17 km by road; Kan-Untol Falls (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Tanjay?

    Salama Beach, about 9 km by road; Lovel Beach Cottage (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tanjay?

    Church of Christ, about 9 km by road; First Baptist Church (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tanjay?

    Start in Tanjay, visit Church of Christ, then Balinsasayao Twin Lakes National Park, then Lake Balinsasayao, then Lake Danao, then Salama Beach, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tanjay?

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

    Towns near Tanjay

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