Major city · Philippines
Anda
Base in Anda for 2–3 nights if you want a quiet beach and caves; skip it if you need nightlife or a short transfer from Tagbilaran.
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Jan–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Dec (rain and typhoon season)
- Airports
- TAG · CEB
- Nights
- 2–3
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Anda is a small east-Bohol town with a long public white-sand beach, limestone caves and the Lamanoc point. It is 2–3 hours from Tagbilaran by van and closer to Jagna, so it suits travellers who want a slow beach base rather than a day trip. Most people stay 2–3 nights and use a rented motorbike to reach waterfalls and the Chocolate Hills.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Anda, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.Philippines-wide
- SIM or eSIMGlobe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.Philippines-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.Philippines-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% if no service charge.Philippines-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Philippines-wide
- SafetyAnda is a small, low-crime town and the main risks are sea urchins near the beach, rough roads after rain and limited medical care.
- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers911 National emergency
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTAG Bohol-Panglao International Airport (Near Tagbilaran; van or bus to Anda takes about 2–3 h).
- Getting aroundTricycles cover short hops in town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or a decent cup in town₱50–120 (≈ US$1–3)
- BeerBeer at a bar or resort₱60–120 (≈ US$2–3)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₱300–700 (≈ US$6–13)
- Budget bedFan cabin or budget room, a night, per room₱800 (≈ US$15)
- Mid-range bedFan cabin or budget room, a night, per room₱1,200 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedFan cabin or budget room, a night, per room₱1,600 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱1,200 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₱2,500 (≈ US$45) · High ₱5,000 (≈ US$90)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TAG Bohol-Panglao International Airport (Near Tagbilaran; van or bus to Anda takes about 2–3 h) · CEB Mactan-Cebu International (Fast ferry to Tagbilaran or Jagna, then road transfer)
Weather and climate
Anda: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C86°F
23°C73°F
10 rd
Feb
30°C86°F
23°C73°F
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Mar
31°C88°F
23°C73°F
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Apr
32°C90°F
24°C75°F
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May
33°C91°F
25°C77°F
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Jun
32°C90°F
25°C77°F
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Jul
32°C90°F
25°C77°F
15 rd
Aug
32°C90°F
25°C77°F
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Sep
32°C90°F
25°C77°F
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Oct
31°C88°F
24°C75°F
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Nov
31°C88°F
24°C75°F
14 rd
Dec
30°C86°F
23°C73°F
12 rd
High / low °C°F · rd = rain days
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Tricycles cover short hops in town. Vans and non-AC Ceres buses run between Tagbilaran and Anda. For waterfalls, caves and the Chocolate Hills, rent a motorbike or hire a tricycle by the day; distances are 10–25 km on concrete and gravel roads.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lamanoc point, Badiang
goDoor to door: About 1 h each way
Motorbike or hired tricycle east from Anda, then banca across the mangrove channel
Limestone caves, red-pigment paintings and a long bamboo pier; go at low tide and take a guide.
Caumantad waterfall
goDoor to door: About 45 min each way
Motorbike about 20 km from townMotorbike about 12 mi from town
Bohol's highest waterfall at about 20 m, with natural pools; tracks can be rough after rain.
Chocolate Hills, Carmen
goDoor to door: About 1 h each way
Motorbike or hired vehicle via the interior road
Best in the morning before the tour buses; combine with the return via Loboc or Corella.
Anda Falls
cautionDoor to door: About 30–40 min on foot
Walk north from the church on the concrete road, then follow the track past the cemetery
A concrete cistern at the base of the falls; the path is unmarked in places.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Quinale / Poblacion beach
Walk to the beach, food center and bars; mix of small resorts and cabins.
Virgen and Candabong
3–5 km west of town; beach resorts with dive centres and motorbike rental.1.9–3.1 mi west of town; beach resorts with dive centres and motorbike rental.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₱1,200–2,000 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱2,000–3,500 (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed
- High
- ₱3,500 (≈ US$65)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Air-conditioned double room1 × 2 nights × ₱2,500 | ₱5,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ₱2,500 | ₱10,000 |
| Van Tagbilaran → Anda, one way2 × ₱130 · check | ₱260 |
| Non-AC Ceres bus Tagbilaran → Anda, one way2 × ₱100 · check | ₱200 |
| Motorbike rental, one day2 × ₱500 · check | ₱1,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₱500 | ₱1,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱1,750 |
| Trip total≈ ₱4,800 per person per day, bed included | ₱19,210≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in pesos; flights and ferries excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or a decent cup in town | ₱50–120 (≈ US$1–3) |
| Filipino meal at the food center behind the market | ₱80–180 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Beer at a bar or resort | ₱60–120 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Tricycle ride in townAgree the fare before you get in. | ₱20–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Motorbike rental, one day | ₱400–600 (≈ US$8–11) (check) |
| ATM withdrawal fee at the Town HallUp to ₱10,000 per withdrawal; check | ₱200 (≈ US$4) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ₱300–700 (≈ US$6–13) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Sea urchins near the town beach; wear reef shoes when swimming off the sand.
- The Town Hall ATM is the main cash point; carry pesos, as card acceptance is limited.
- Van and bus seats can sell out in the afternoon; travel before dark where possible.
- Some cave and waterfall access is on rough tracks; check conditions after rain.
Emergency numbers
- National emergency
- 911
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Emergency
- National emergency911
Embassy
No embassies in Bohol; most are in Metro Manila. The US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have embassies in Manila (check addresses).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tagbilaran → Anda, van: about ₱130 (≈ US$3), 1.5 h (check)
- Tagbilaran → Anda, non-AC bus: about ₱98 (≈ US$2), 2–3 h (check)
- Tricycle in town: ₱20–50 (≈ under US$1)
Say or show
- Salamat — Thank you (sa-LA-mat)
- Maayong buntag — Good morning (ma-A-yong bun-TAG)
- Pila man ni? — How much is it? (PI-la man ni)
- Asa ang baybayon? — Where is the beach? (a-SA ang bay-BA-yon)
- Pwede ba mag-card? — Can I pay by card? (PWE-de ba mag-kard)
- Asa ang CR? — Where is the toilet? (a-SA ang si-ar)
Free public showers and WC are on the beach, about 30 m west of the municipal visitor assistance office.
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Anda. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jan–May (dry season) · avoid Jun–Dec (rain and typhoon season) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for TAG and CEB: last ferry and van departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Quinale beach and Poblacion, Virgen and Candabong, Lamanoc and Badiang.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Lamanoc point, Caumantad waterfall, Anda Falls, Chocolate Hills) and eat pages with last orders.
- Wet-season and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.