Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Tapayan

Tapayan is a town in Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines, home to about 3,240 people. Within 50 km by road there are 163 places to visit — 49 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 mosques & dargahs and 17 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Tantawan Park (11 km), PC Hill (11 km) and Kutawato Cave (11 km).

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Tapayan at a glance

Location
Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 3,240
Coordinates
7.2944° N, 124.2661° E
Places within 50 km
163 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Tapayan

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Churches near Tapayan

49 churches within 100 km of Tapayan. The closest is San Isidro Labrador, Tapayan, Sultan Mastura (2 km); the best-known is Bell Church (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tapayan

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tapayan. The closest is Banisilan Hill (9 km); the best-known is PC Hill (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Tapayan

35 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Tapayan. The closest is Markazul Aytam Masjid (7 km); the best-known is Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Tapayan

24 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tapayan. The closest is Amboracay Beach (8 km); the best-known is Tugapangan Point (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Tapayan

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Tapayan. The closest is Matimos Falls (29 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tapayan

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tapayan. The closest is Panul Island (17 km); the best-known is Fruit Bat Island (30 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Tapayan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tapayan
  2. 5 km Kampilan · museum, Maguindanao del Norte
  3. 9 km Tantawan Park · park, Maguindanao del Norte
  4. 1 km PC Hill · hill, Maguindanao del Norte
  5. 1 km Kutawato Cave · cave, Maguindanao del Norte
  6. 11 km Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid · mosque, Maguindanao del Norte
  7. 19 km Back to Tapayan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tapayan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4949San Isidro Labrador, Tapayan, Sultan Mastura (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2036Banisilan Hill (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3235Markazul Aytam Masjid (7 km)
    Beaches & coast1724Amboracay Beach (8 km)
    Waterfalls418Matimos Falls (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1114Panul Island (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs710Lake Balut (4 km)
    Parks77Sultan Kudarat Town Plaza (5 km)
    Forts & heritage57Sultan Dipatuan Kudarat (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Mado Hot Spring National Park (12 km)
    Caves26Kutawato Cave (11 km)
    Museums34Kampilan (5 km)
    Other attractions44Bucanas Port (10 km)

    Tapayan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tapayan?

    Tantawan Park (park, about 11 km), PC Hill (hill, about 11 km), Kutawato Cave (cave, about 11 km), Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid (mosque, about 19 km), Kampilan (museum, about 5 km), Bell Church (church, about 10 km).

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

    163 places on Spotwander: 49 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 mosques & dargahs, 17 beaches & coast, 4 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Tapayan?

    San Isidro Labrador, Tapayan, Sultan Mastura, about 2 km by road; King's Revival Church Isulan (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tapayan?

    Banisilan Hill, about 9 km by road; Timanan, South Upi (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Tapayan?

    Markazul Aytam Masjid, about 7 km by road; Masjid Annoor (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tapayan?

    Start in Tapayan, visit Kampilan, then Tantawan Park, then PC Hill, then Kutawato Cave, then Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tapayan?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Tapayan

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