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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Antipolo
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Antipolo for the cathedral, views and a quick museum; add a night if you want a relaxed stay.
Antipolo, the provincial capital of Rizal, sits 200 m above Manila and offers pilgrimage sites, city views and a few museums. It is reachable in about an hour by car from Manila, making it a convenient half‑day stop or a quiet overnight base.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Dec–May
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- Stay
- 0–1 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 ₱800–₱1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₱1,200–₱2,000 excl. bed · High ₱2,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
- Emergency
- Police / General emergencies 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 |
| Street‑food snack (e.g., banana cue) | ₱30–₱60 |
| Tricycle ride (5 km (3.1 mi))Tricycle ride (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₱50–₱80 |
| Jeepney fare (city centre) | ₱10 |
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 Marcos Highway (check traffic)about 28 mi (45 km), 1 h by car via Marcos Highway (check traffic)
Typical fares
- Manila → Antipolo by car
- about ₱500–₱800, 1 h (check traffic, 2026 estimate)
- LRT‑2 to Antipolo station
- ₱30–₱40 per ride (2026 estimate)
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 dominate downtown; jeepneys serve main roads; LRT‑2 reaches the city edge (SM Masinag). Taxis and Grab work for longer trips.
See and do
Known for
- Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage
- Pinto Art Museum
- Hinulugang Taktak waterfall
- Antipolo Cathedral
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Angono | Jeepney or UV van from Antipolo town proper, about 12 km (7.5 mi), 30 minJeepney or UV van from Antipolo town proper, about 7.5 mi (12 km), 30 min | ≈40 min |
| Binangonan | Jeepney from Antipolo town proper, about 15 km (9.3 mi), 35 minJeepney from Antipolo town proper, about 9.3 mi (15 km), 35 min | ≈45 min |
| Cainta | Jeepney or UV van from Antipolo, about 10 km (6.2 mi), 25 minJeepney or UV van from Antipolo, about 6.2 mi (10 km), 25 min | ≈35 min |
Sleep
- OYO 185 Seven Suites Observatory Hotel
- Sumulong Highway, basic rooms, easy access to tricycles and jeepneys
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Paumanhinpa-oo-man‑hin |
| How much is this? | Magkano ito?mag‑ka‑no i‑to |
| Where is the restroom? | Saan ang banyo?sa‑an ang ban‑yo |
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
- Traffic on Marcos Highway can double travel time during rush hour
- Some attractions close for maintenance; check ahead
- Hill roads are steep; drive cautiously in rain
Antipolo is generally safe for tourists; stay alert on busy roads, keep belongings secure, and avoid isolated areas after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Antipolo yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage
- Pinto Art Museum
- Hinulugang Taktak waterfall
- Antipolo Cathedral
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Antipolo official website: www.antipolo.ph/
- Wikivoyage: Antipolo, revision 5339390 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5339390
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Antipolo
Punta dito, paki
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / General emergencies911
All fares are 2026 estimates; confirm before travel.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/antipolo). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.