Maguindanao del Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Tapikan

Tapikan is a town in Maguindanao del Sur district, Philippines, home to about 2,232 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit — 56 churches, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 beaches & coast and 6 waterfalls. The must-see places are Masjid Dimaukom (17 km), Mount Binaca (44 km) and PC Hill (52 km).

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Tapikan at a glance

Location
Maguindanao del Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 2,232
Coordinates
6.8519° N, 124.3225° E
Places within 50 km
143 (2 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

Top places to visit near Tapikan

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Churches near Tapikan

70 churches within 100 km of Tapikan. The closest is Kauran Alliance Church (24 km); the best-known is Santo Nino Parish Midsayap (55 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tapikan

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tapikan. The closest is Mount Kalipapa (7 km); the best-known is Mount Montod (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Tapikan

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tapikan. The closest is Meti Bay (44 km); the best-known is Tambak-kinimi Beach (50 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Tapikan

19 waterfalls within 100 km of Tapikan. The closest is Panigan Falls (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Tapikan

17 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Tapikan. The closest is Masjid (IHH) (6 km); the best-known is Masjid Dimaukom (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tapikan

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tapikan. The closest is Ebpanan Marsh (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Tapikan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tapikan
  2. 10 km Mount Dilafungan · viewpoint, Maguindanao del Sur
  3. 5 km Mount Montod · viewpoint, Maguindanao del Sur
  4. 15 km Mount Alas · viewpoint, Maguindanao del Sur
  5. 8 km Masjid Dimaukom · mosque, Maguindanao del Sur
  6. 18 km Mount Blit · viewpoint, Maguindanao del Sur
  7. 12 km Back to Tapikan

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How to reach Tapikan

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    Within 15 km of Tapikan

    • Unifruiti · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Sur · ~13 km
    • Tapat Hill · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Sur · ~15 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tapikan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5670Kauran Alliance Church (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2836Mount Kalipapa (7 km)
    Beaches & coast722Meti Bay (44 km)
    Waterfalls619Panigan Falls (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1617Masjid (IHH) (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens711Ebpanan Marsh (29 km)
    Forts & heritage69Maguindanao Massacre Memorial (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves29Kabaksalan Island (45 km)
    Parks78Trees (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Kabulnan River Irrigation Dam (16 km)
    Caves14Lion Cave (32 km)
    Museums346ID Peace Museum (45 km)
    Other attractions01Genalin Park & Zoo and Rescue Center (55 km)

    Tapikan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tapikan?

    Masjid Dimaukom (mosque, about 17 km), Mount Montod (viewpoint, about 8 km), Mount Alas (viewpoint, about 8 km), Mount Dilafungan (viewpoint, about 10 km), Mount Blit (viewpoint, about 12 km), Perez Hill (hill, about 15 km).

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

    143 places on Spotwander: 56 churches, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 beaches & coast, 6 waterfalls, 16 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest church to Tapikan?

    Kauran Alliance Church, about 24 km by road; Camacop Alliance Church (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tapikan?

    Mount Kalipapa, about 7 km by road; Mount Montod (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Tapikan?

    Meti Bay, about 44 km by road; Taguisa Beach (46 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tapikan?

    Start in Tapikan, visit Mount Dilafungan, then Mount Montod, then Mount Alas, then Masjid Dimaukom, then Mount Blit, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tapikan?

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

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