Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Upi

Upi is a town in Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines, home to about 9,358 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 55 churches, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 mosques & dargahs and 21 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Mount Binaca (23 km), Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid (25 km) and Kutawato Cave (29 km).

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Upi, Philippines
Upi, Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Upi at a glance

Location
Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 9,358
Coordinates
7.0258° N, 124.1667° E
Places within 50 km
186 (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 Upi

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Churches near Upi

58 churches within 100 km of Upi. The closest is St. Francis Episcopal Parish (2 km); the best-known is Cotabato Christian Church (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Upi

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Upi. The closest is Happy Valley (2 km); the best-known is Mount Binaca (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Binaca · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~23 km · Must-see
  • PC Hill · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Mount Blit · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Sur · ~21 km
  • Happy Valley · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~2 km
  • Tubo Hill · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~3 km
  • Perez Hill · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Sur · ~31 km

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Mosques & dargahs near Upi

35 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Upi. The closest is Datu Nur Holy Mosque (21 km); the best-known is Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Upi

33 beaches & coast within 100 km of Upi. The closest is Amaya Beach Dos (19 km); the best-known is Tambak-kinimi Beach (30 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Upi

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Upi. The closest is Makin Falls (43 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Upi

13 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Upi. The closest is Dinaig Island (23 km); the best-known is Limbayan Island (42 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Upi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 106 km on the road.

  1. Start in Upi
  2. 23 km Mount Binaca · viewpoint, Maguindanao del Norte
  3. 41 km Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid · mosque, Maguindanao del Norte
  4. 11 km Kutawato Cave · cave, Maguindanao del Norte
  5. 1 km Tantawan Park · park, Maguindanao del Norte
  6. 1 km PC Hill · hill, Maguindanao del Norte
  7. 29 km Back to Upi

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    Within 15 km of Upi

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Upi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5558St. Francis Episcopal Parish (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3140Happy Valley (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3535Datu Nur Holy Mosque (21 km)
    Beaches & coast2133Amaya Beach Dos (19 km)
    Waterfalls216Makin Falls (43 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1113Dinaig Island (23 km)
    Forts & heritage69Old Cotabato Provincial Capitol (29 km)
    Parks88Maharlika Plaza (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs67Dimapatoy River, Awang (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Datu Atiyakaw Heritage Park (17 km)
    Other attractions34Archbishop Mongeau Center (27 km)
    Caves13Kutawato Cave (29 km)
    Museums336ID Peace Museum (20 km)

    Upi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Upi?

    Mount Binaca (viewpoint, about 23 km), Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid (mosque, about 25 km), Kutawato Cave (cave, about 29 km), PC Hill (hill, about 29 km), Tantawan Park (park, about 29 km), Masjid Dimaukom (mosque, about 37 km).

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

    186 places on Spotwander: 55 churches, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 mosques & dargahs, 21 beaches & coast, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Upi?

    St. Francis Episcopal Parish, about 2 km by road; Saint Francis Of Assisi Parish (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Upi?

    Happy Valley, about 2 km by road; Tubo Hill (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Upi?

    Datu Nur Holy Mosque, about 21 km by road; Msu Musque (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Upi?

    Start in Upi, visit Mount Binaca, then Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid, then Kutawato Cave, then Tantawan Park, then PC Hill, and drive back — about 106 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Upi?

    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 Upi

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