Bohol district, Philippines

Places to visit near Ubay

Ubay is a town in Bohol district, Philippines, home to about 3,799 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 34 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 churches, 9 beaches & coast and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Most Holy Trinity Cathedral (24 km), Bohol (46 km) and Canigao Island (46 km).

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Ubay, Philippines
Ubay, Bohol district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ubay at a glance

Location
Bohol district, Philippines
Population
about 3,799
Coordinates
10.0560° N, 124.4729° E
Places within 50 km
65 (3 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 Ubay

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ubay: 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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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ubay

55 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ubay. The closest is Tres Reyes Island (7 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Ubay

42 churches within 100 km of Ubay. The closest is Most Holy Trinity Cathedral (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Ubay

41 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ubay. The closest is Lumayag Sandbar (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Ubay

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ubay. The closest is Dagohoy Monument (42 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Ubay

36 waterfalls within 100 km of Ubay. The closest is Kawasan Falls (26 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Ubay

30 caves within 100 km of Ubay. The closest is Batungay Cave (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ubay

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 Ubay
  2. 7 km Tres Reyes Island · island, Bohol
  3. 7 km Bonoon Islet · river spot, Bohol
  4. 1 km Lapinig Pequeño Islet · river spot, Bohol
  5. 13 km Macaina Island · island, Bohol
  6. 16 km Most Holy Trinity Cathedral · church, Bohol
  7. 24 km Back to Ubay

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How to reach Ubay

    All places near Ubay by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ubay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3455Tres Reyes Island (7 km)
    Churches542Most Holy Trinity Cathedral (24 km)
    Beaches & coast941Lumayag Sandbar (21 km)
    Forts & heritage438Dagohoy Monument (42 km)
    Waterfalls236Kawasan Falls (26 km)
    Caves930Batungay Cave (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints112Canawa Cold Spring (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens08Chocolate Hills Natural Monument (55 km)
    Museums08Jose R. Gullas Halad Museum (84 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Pilar Rice Terraces (38 km)
    Other attractions04Tarsier (74 km)
    Temples03I-Kuan Tao, Sian Tian Temple (86 km)
    Parks01Plaza Hamabar (85 km)

    Ubay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ubay?

    Most Holy Trinity Cathedral (church, about 24 km), Tres Reyes Island (island, about 7 km), Macaina Island (island, about 14 km), Bonoon Islet (river spot, about 14 km), Lapinig Pequeño Islet (river spot, about 14 km), Lapinig Island (island, about 15 km).

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

    65 places on Spotwander: 34 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 churches, 9 beaches & coast, 4 forts & heritage, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Ubay?

    Tres Reyes Island, about 7 km by road; Macaina Island (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ubay?

    Most Holy Trinity Cathedral, about 24 km by road; Iglesia Filipina Independiente Chapel (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Ubay?

    Lumayag Sandbar, about 21 km by road; POOK Beach (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ubay?

    Start in Ubay, visit Tres Reyes Island, then Bonoon Islet, then Lapinig Pequeño Islet, then Macaina Island, then Most Holy Trinity Cathedral, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ubay?

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

    Towns near Ubay

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