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Voykit pocket guide · 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.
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.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Jan–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Dec (rain and typhoon season)
- Stay
- 2–3 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- PHP
- Money
- Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₱1,200–2,000 excl. bed · Mid ₱2,000–3,500 excl. bed · High ₱3,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
- Emergency
- National emergency 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B, C · 220 V · 60 Hz · US flat pins common; check your devices for 220 V.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10% if no service charge.; Grab / taxi: Round up.; Boat crew: ₱100–200 per tour.; Massage: ₱50–100.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.
- Toilets
- Called 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee or a decent cup in town | ₱50–120 |
| Filipino meal at the food center behind the market | ₱80–180 |
| Beer at a bar or resort | ₱60–120 |
| Tricycle ride in town | ₱20–50 |
| Motorbike rental, one day | ₱400–600 (check) |
| ATM withdrawal fee at the Town Hall | ₱200 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ₱300–700 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- 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
Typical fares
- Tagbilaran → Anda, van
- about ₱130, 1.5 h (check)
- Tagbilaran → Anda, non-AC bus
- about ₱98, 2–3 h (check)
- Tricycle in town
- ₱20–50
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get 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 (6.2–16 mi) on concrete and gravel roads.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 6.2–16 mi (10–25 km) on concrete and gravel roads.
See and do
Known for
- Quinale public beach
- Lamanoc point caves and mangrove pier
- Caumantad waterfall
- Quiet east-coast base
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lamanoc point, Badiang | Motorbike or hired tricycle east from Anda, then banca across the mangrove channel | About 1 h each way |
| Caumantad waterfall | Motorbike about 20 km (12 mi) from townMotorbike about 12 mi (20 km) from town | About 45 min each way |
| Chocolate Hills, Carmen | Motorbike or hired vehicle via the interior road | About 1 h each way |
| Anda Falls | Walk north from the church on the concrete road, then follow the track past the cemetery | About 30–40 min on foot |
Sleep
- Quinale / Poblacion beach
- Walk to the beach, food center and bars; mix of small resorts and cabins.
- Virgen and Candabong
- 3–5 km (1.9–3.1 mi) west of town; beach resorts with dive centres and motorbike rental.1.9–3.1 mi (3–5 km) west of town; beach resorts with dive centres and motorbike rental.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Thank you | Salamatsa-LA-mat |
| Good morning | Maayong buntagma-A-yong bun-TAG |
| How much is it? | Pila man ni?PI-la man ni |
| Where is the beach? | Asa ang baybayon?a-SA ang bay-BA-yon |
| Can I pay by card? | Pwede ba mag-card?PWE-de ba mag-kard |
| Where is the toilet? | Asa ang CR?a-SA ang si-ar |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Smile, handshake; 'po' to elders; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Beckoning: Palm down, wave; avoid: Palm up (used for animals)
- Invitations: Accept food offered or decline politely; avoid: Refusing bluntly
- Time: Expect 'Filipino time' socially; avoid: Lateness for flights and boats
- Churches: Covered clothes; avoid: Loud tours during Mass
Scams and watch-outs
- 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.
Anda is a small, low-crime town and the main risks are sea urchins near the beach, rough roads after rain and limited medical care. The nearest hospital is in Tagbilaran, about 2–3 hours away.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Anda yet. Suggested stay: 2–3 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Quinale public beach
- Lamanoc point caves and mangrove pier
- Caumantad waterfall
- Quiet east-coast base
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Philippines Department of Tourism: www.tourism.gov.ph/
- Wikivoyage: Anda, revision 5199786 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5199786
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Anda
Didto ani nga address, palihug
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- National emergency911
No embassies in Bohol; most are in Metro Manila. The US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have embassies in Manila (check addresses).
Free public showers and WC are on the beach, about 30 m west of the municipal visitor assistance office.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/anda). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.