Major city · Philippines
Bacacay
Spend 1–2 days for beach time and island hopping; stay near the pier for easy access to boats and tricycles.
Bacacay is a small coastal town in Albay with black‑sand and white‑sand beaches, nearby Cagraray Island and easy boat links. One full day covers the main beaches; a second day adds island hopping or a resort stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–May
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- DRP
- Nights
- 1–2
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- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Philippines ↗Complete the free eTravel registration on the official government site within 72 hours before arrival; ignore lookalike sites that charge.
- Philippines ↗Typhoon season runs roughly June to November: flights and boats are cancelled at short notice; buy flexible tickets and keep a spare day.
- Philippines ↗Carry pesos in small notes; many stalls, jeepneys and taxis are cash-only.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Bacacay117 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bacacay, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; petty theft can occur in market areas and on public transport.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 117 fire and ambulance · 911 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.
- AirportDRP Daraga Airport (Nearest airport, about 30 km (19 mi) north; taxi or van to Bacacay.).DRP Daraga Airport (Nearest airport, about 19 mi (30 km) north; taxi or van to Bacacay.).
- Getting aroundPedicabs around the centre, tricycles to outlying barangays, and boats from the municipal pier to Cagraray Island.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per person₱800 (≈ US$15)
- Mid-range bedResort room, a night, per person₱26,000 (≈ US$500)
- High-end bedResort room, a night, per person₱35,000 (≈ US$650)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱1,200 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₱2,000 (≈ US$40) · High ₱3,500 (≈ US$65)
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 →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
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
- DRP Daraga Airport (Nearest airport, about 30 km (19 mi) north; taxi or van to Bacacay.)DRP Daraga Airport (Nearest airport, about 19 mi (30 km) north; taxi or van to Bacacay.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Aug (14 rain days), driest Mar (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bacacay: 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°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Pedicabs around the centre, tricycles to outlying barangays, and boats from the municipal pier to Cagraray Island.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cagraray Island
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Boat from municipal pier, 10–15 min
Visit Misibis Bay beach, Sula Bridge and Mataas Cave.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Misibis Bay
Resort on Cagraray Island; rooms start at PHP 19,436 per night.
Casa Simeon
Boutique guesthouse in town centre; budget option.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- PHP 800–1,200 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- PHP 1,200–2,000 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- PHP 2,000–3,500 (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room2 × 1 night × ₱1,200 | ₱2,400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₱2,000 | ₱4,000 |
| Boat to Cagraray Island (round‑trip)2 × ₱300 · check | ₱600 |
| Tricycle ride to barangay Hindi beach2 × ₱150 · check | ₱300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱730 |
| Trip total≈ ₱4,020 per person per day, bed included | ₱8,030≈ US$150 |
2026 estimate in PHP; flights and inter‑island ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Meal at a local eatery | PHP 80–150 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | PHP 20–35 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tricycle ride (short distance) | PHP 50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Boat schedules to Cagraray Island vary; confirm times early.
- Roads can be narrow during the rainy season; drive cautiously.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire and ambulance
- 117
- National emergency
- 911
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Emergency
- Police117
- Fire and ambulance117
- National emergency911
Embassy
US consulate in Manila; Philippine passport holders need no visa for stays up to 30 days.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Daraga → Bacacay (van): about PHP 400–600 (≈ US$8–11), 45 min (check)
- Boat Bacacay → Cagraray Island: about PHP 300 (≈ US$6) round‑trip (check)
Say or show
- Pasensya na — Excuse me / Sorry (pah-sen-sya na)
- Salamat — Thank you (sa-la-mat)
- Magkano ito? — How much is this? (mag-ka-no i-to)
- Saan ang tabing-dagat? — Where is the beach? (sa-an ang ta-bing da-gat)
- Pwede bang tubig? — Can I have water? (pwe-de bang tu-big)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
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 Bacacay. 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: Dec–May · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Bacacay
- secondaryWikivoyage: Bacacay, revision 5302387 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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