In the print dialog pick “Save as PDF” to keep it on your phone. A5 makes a pocket booklet; A4 suits a desk printer.
Voykit pocket guide · 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.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Nov–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 PHP 800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid PHP 1,200–2,000 excl. bed · High PHP 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 117 · Fire and ambulance 911 · 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 (café) | PHP 50–80 |
| Local snack (kakanin) | PHP 20–40 |
| Meal at a carinderia | PHP 80–150 |
| Tricycle ride (short) | PHP 20–30 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MOP · Marinduque Airport
- Located in Masiga, Gasan, about 8 km (5 mi) south of Boac; approx. 20 min by roadLocated in Masiga, Gasan, about 5 mi (8 km) south of Boac; approx. 20 min by road
Typical fares
- Tricycle town ride
- ≈ PHP 25 per short trip
- Minivan/jeepney Boac‑Balanacan
- PHP 15–20 each way
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Language, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The town is walkable; hire a tricycle for short trips (≈ PHP 20–30). Minivan or jeepney to Balanacan port costs PHP 15–20.
See and do
Known for
- National Museum – Marinduque‑Romblon Area Museum
- Kilometer Zero (Marinduque)
- Marinduque Provincial Capitol
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Balanacan ferry port | Tricycle or jeepney, 12 km (7.5 mi) north, 20 minTricycle or jeepney, 7.5 mi (12 km) north, 20 min | ≈ 40 min one-way |
Sleep
- Boac town centre
- Guesthouses and small inns near the market; convenient for walking to sights.
Language
English is an official language and the language of business, schools and signs, so travel is easy. Filipino (Tagalog) is the national language; Cebuano (Bisaya) dominates the Visayas and Mindanao. Taglish mixes both.
- 'Salamat' (thank you), 'po' for politeness, 'magkano?' (how much?).
- Facebook Messenger is how businesses and boats are booked.
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
- Roads can be muddy during the rainy season; check conditions before travel.
- Ferry schedules from Balanacan vary; confirm times in advance.
Boac is generally safe; petty theft can occur in crowded markets—keep valuables secure and ask locals about safe routes at night.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Boac yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- National Museum – Marinduque‑Romblon Area Museum
- Kilometer Zero (Marinduque)
- Marinduque Provincial Capitol
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Boac: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Boac, revision 5305194 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5305194
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/boac). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.