Philippines Travel Guide 🇵🇭
Everything a traveler should know before visiting the Philippines — Manila, Palawan, Cebu, Boracay, islands, beaches & adventure travel
🌤 Live Weather — Manila
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Manila
🏝 Islands 7,000+ islands
💱 Currency Philippine Peso (PHP)
🗣 Language Filipino · English widely spoken
⏱ Time Zone GMT+8
🔌 Plug Type Type A · B · C — 220V
Famous for: Palawan · El Nido · Cebu · Boracay · Chocolate Hills · whale sharks · tropical beaches
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa-free / Visa-on-arrival for many nationalities Passport validity 6+ months Return ticket recommended- Immigration may ask for onward travel proof
- Hotel booking sometimes required
- Travel insurance recommended
Visa rules depend on nationality & stay duration.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 Dec–Apr Dry season — best time
🌦 May–Jun Hot & humid
🌧 Jul–Oct Typhoon & rainy season
🏝 Diving Year-round in most areas
Weather varies by island & region.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — 1,800–3,000 PHP / ₹2,700–₹4,600 / $35–55 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — 4,500–7,500 PHP / ₹6,900–₹11,500 / $85–135 per day
- 👑 Luxury — 12,000+ PHP / ₹18,300+ / $220+ per day
Island transfers & flights increase total cost.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Palawan — El Nido Cebu Boracay Siargao Bohol — Chocolate Hills Manila🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Domestic flights between islands
- Ferries & island-hopping boats
- Jeepneys & tricycles locally
- Ride-hailing in major cities
Allow buffer time for flights & ferries.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main operators — Globe · Smart
- Tourist SIM at airports
- Good 4G in cities
- Weak coverage on remote islands
Download offline maps before island trips.
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash preferred in small islands
- Cards accepted in hotels & malls
- ATMs available in cities
- Currency exchange at airports
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Adobo
- Sinigang
- Lechon
- Halo-halo dessert
- Fresh seafood & tropical fruits
Filipino cuisine blends Spanish, Malay & Asian flavors.
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Sinulog Festival — Cebu
- Ati-Atihan — Kalibo
- Pahiyas Festival
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Generally safe in tourist areas
- Beware typhoon alerts during monsoon
- Avoid remote conflict-sensitive regions
- Respect local island & marine rules
🎒 What to Pack
- Light tropical clothing
- Swimwear & flip-flops
- Sunscreen & reef-safe lotion
- Dry bag for island tours
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Tropical & humid
- Hot summers
- Rainy monsoon season
- Cooler mountain regions
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Manila city & heritage walk
- Day 2 — Fly to Palawan / Cebu
- Day 3 — Island hopping tour
- Day 4 — Beaches & snorkeling
- Day 5 — Travel back & shopping
❓ FAQs
Is English widely spoken?
Yes — communication is easy for travelers.
Is the Philippines good for solo travel?
Yes — especially in major tourist islands.
Do I need cash?
Yes — essential for local boats & shops.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Emergency Hotline 911
👮 Police 117
🔥 Fire 160
🧳 Tourist Help Local Tourism Office
🎟 Tours & Activities in Philippines
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