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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Angono
Spend a half‑day in Angono for its art sites and Higantes Festival; stay only if you want golf or a quiet resort night.
Angono, the Art Capital of the Philippines, lies 28 km east of Manila. Its main draws – the Angono‑Binangonan Petroglyphs, street murals, Blanco Family Museum and the annual Higantes Festival – fit into a few hours. Overnight is optional for golf at Eastridge or a resort stay with skyline views.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (rainy, occasional floods)
- Stay
- 0 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–₱1,800 excl. bed · Mid ₱1,800–₱2,500 excl. bed · High ₱2,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
- Emergency
- Police / Ambulance 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 at a café | ₱80–₱120 |
| Halo‑halo (street snack) | ₱50–₱80 |
| Jeepney fare Manila ↔ Angono | ₱80 |
| Golf weekday round | ₱1,650 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MNL · Ninoy Aquino International Airport
- About 45 km (28 mi), 1 h by car via Manila East RoadAbout 28 mi (45 km), 1 h by car via Manila East Road
Typical fares
- Manila ↔ Angono jeepney
- about ₱80 each way (check)
- Eastridge Golf weekday round
- ₱1,650 per person (check)
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
Jeepneys from Cubao or Starmall run the Manila East Road; Metro Manila bus route 3 links Quiapo‑Angono; private car or ride‑share 48 min from Manila. Walkable core around Captain Allano Street.
See and do
Known for
- Angono‑Binangonan Petroglyphs
- Street murals of Carlos Botong Francisco
- Higantes Festival (November)
- Blanco Family Museum
- Eastridge Golf Club
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Manila | Car or ride‑share via Manila East Road, about 45 km (28 mi)Car or ride‑share via Manila East Road, about 28 mi (45 km) | ≈1 h |
| Binangonan Petroglyphs site | Walk north along Colonel Guido Road, 2 km (1.2 mi)Walk north along Colonel Guido Road, 1.2 mi (2 km) | ≈10 min walk |
Sleep
- Unamonte Mountain Resort
- Private resort with pool, city skyline view; approx ₱250 adult per night
- Villa Jhoana Resort
- Boutique resort, pool and garden; price varies, check ahead
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Paumanhin |
| Thank you | Salamat |
| How much is this? | Magkano ito? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Nasaan ang banyo? |
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
- Heavy traffic on Manila East Road during rush hour; allow extra travel time.
- Higantes Festival dates shift each year – confirm the Sunday before Nov 23.
- Golf fees differ weekdays (₱1,650) vs weekends (₱3,500).
Angono is generally safe; watch for traffic on Manila East Road and keep belongings secure in crowded areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Angono yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Angono‑Binangonan Petroglyphs
- Street murals of Carlos Botong Francisco
- Higantes Festival (November)
- Blanco Family Museum
- Eastridge Golf Club
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Angono official website: www.angono.gov.ph/
- Wikivoyage: Angono, revision 5339528 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5339528
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Angono
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Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/angono). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.