Major city · Philippines
Boac
Spend a half‑day to one full day in Boac to see the museum, Kilometer Zero and the provincial capitol; a day trip is enough, but an overnight stay gives you a relaxed pace and time for the market.
Boac, the capital of Marinduque, is a small municipal centre with a few cultural sites and a market. Its attractions are close together, so a single day covers the main sights. Longer stays are only for deeper market or community immersion.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Nov–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- MOP
- Nights
- 1
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- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Boac911 ▾
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 Boac, 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
- SafetyBoac is generally safe; petty theft can occur in crowded markets—keep valuables secure and ask locals about safe routes at night.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 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.
- AirportMOP Marinduque Airport (Located in Masiga, Gasan, about 8 km (5 mi) south of Boac; approx.MOP Marinduque Airport (Located in Masiga, Gasan, about 5 mi (8 km) south of Boac; approx.
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; hire a tricycle for short trips (≈ PHP 20–30).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)PHP 50–80 (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealLocal snack (kakanin)PHP 20–40 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person₱400 (≈ US$8)
- Mid-range bedPrivate room (guesthouse), a night, per room₱1,200 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedPrivate room (guesthouse), a night, per room₱2,000 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱800 (≈ US$15) · Mid ₱1,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₱2,500 (≈ US$45)
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
- MOP Marinduque Airport (Located in Masiga, Gasan, about 8 km (5 mi) south of Boac; approx. 20 min by road)MOP Marinduque Airport (Located in Masiga, Gasan, about 5 mi (8 km) south of Boac; approx. 20 min by road)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Boac: 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)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 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
The town is walkable; hire a tricycle for short trips (≈ PHP 20–30). Minivan or jeepney to Balanacan port costs PHP 15–20.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Balanacan ferry port
goDoor to door: ≈ 40 min one-way
Tricycle or jeepney, 12 km (7.5 mi) north, 20 minTricycle or jeepney, 7.5 mi (12 km) north, 20 min
Connects to inter‑island ferries; check schedule.
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.
Boac town centre
Guesthouses and small inns near the market; convenient for walking to sights.
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 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed2 × 3 nights × ₱600 | ₱3,600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ₱1,500 | ₱9,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₱2,100 per person per day, bed included | ₱12,600≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | PHP 50–80 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Local snack (kakanin) | PHP 20–40 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal at a carinderia | PHP 80–150 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Tricycle ride (short) | PHP 20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can be muddy during the rainy season; check conditions before travel.
- Ferry schedules from Balanacan vary; confirm times in advance.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
- National Emergency
- 911
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Emergency
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- Fire and ambulance911
- National Emergency911
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tricycle town ride: ≈ PHP 25 per short trip
- Minivan/jeepney Boac‑Balanacan: PHP 15–20 (≈ under US$1) each way
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 Boac. 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: Nov–May (dry season) · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area 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
- Add a night in Gasan for beach access (≈ PHP 1,500 per night).
- Combine Boac with a day‑trip to the Marinduque lighthouse (check local transport).
Sources
- officialBoac official website
- fieldWikidata – Boac
- secondaryWikivoyage: Boac, revision 5305194 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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