Leyte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Tunga

Tunga is a town in Leyte district, Philippines, home to about 2,932 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit — 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 beaches & coast, 11 waterfalls and 13 churches. The must-see places are Lake Danao Natural Park (25 km), Mount Cancajanag (26 km) and Abunug (30 km).

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Tunga, Philippines
Tunga, Leyte district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tunga at a glance

Location
Leyte district, Philippines
Population
about 2,932
Coordinates
11.2456° N, 124.7517° E
Places within 50 km
64 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Tunga

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tunga: 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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Things to see near Tunga, by type

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tunga

58 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tunga. The closest is Calumpijan Island (37 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Tunga

34 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tunga. The closest is Escoton Beach (26 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Tunga

32 waterfalls within 100 km of Tunga. The closest is Mantitiwis Falls (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Tunga

27 churches within 100 km of Tunga. The closest is Camansi Chapel (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tunga

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tunga. The closest is Mount Cancajanag (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Tunga

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tunga. The closest is Rizal Statue (12 km); the best-known is Yolanda Memorial (33 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Tunga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tunga
  2. 6 km Camansi Chapel · church, Leyte
  3. 3 km Mantitiwis Falls · waterfall, Leyte
  4. 19 km Lake Danao Natural Park · lake, Leyte
  5. 5 km Abunug · viewpoint, Leyte
  6. 11 km Mount Cancajanag · viewpoint, Leyte
  7. 26 km Back to Tunga

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How to reach Tunga

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    Within 15 km of Tunga

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tunga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves458Calumpijan Island (37 km)
    Beaches & coast734Escoton Beach (26 km)
    Waterfalls1132Mantitiwis Falls (9 km)
    Churches1327Camansi Chapel (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1124Mount Cancajanag (26 km)
    Forts & heritage1316Rizal Statue (12 km)
    Caves116Monterico Cave (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Lake Danao Natural Park (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Sohoton Cave (58 km)
    Museums12Santo Niño Parish (35 km)
    Parks12MacArthur Park (37 km)
    Buddhist sites11Tacloban Buddhist Temple (33 km)

    Tunga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tunga?

    Lake Danao Natural Park (lake, about 25 km), Mount Cancajanag (viewpoint, about 26 km), Camansi Chapel (church, about 6 km), Mantitiwis Falls (waterfall, about 9 km), Abunug (viewpoint, about 30 km), Holy Cross Parish (church, about 12 km).

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

    64 places on Spotwander: 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 beaches & coast, 11 waterfalls, 13 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Tunga?

    Calumpijan Island, about 37 km by road; Dio Islet (41 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Tunga?

    Escoton Beach, about 26 km by road; Cancabato Bay (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Tunga?

    Mantitiwis Falls, about 9 km by road; Binumbuhan Falls, Caraycaray, San Miguel Leyte (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tunga?

    Start in Tunga, visit Camansi Chapel, then Mantitiwis Falls, then Lake Danao Natural Park, then Abunug, then Mount Cancajanag, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tunga?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Tunga

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