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Cabanatuan
One full day covers the WWII memorial, main plaza, market and a few meals; a half‑day is enough for a quick stop.
Cabanatuan is a small commercial hub in Nueva Ecija. Its key sights – Camp Pangatian, Plaza Lucero, Freedom Park and the public market – lie within walking distance. Tricycles and jeepneys move you cheaply, so a single day is sufficient for history, food and a brief city stroll.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season, cooler evenings)
- avoid Apr–May (peak heat, high heat index)
- Airport
- MNL
- Nights
- 1
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Cabanatuan117 ▾
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 Cabanatuan, 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
- SafetyCabanatuan is generally safe for tourists; stay hydrated, watch for heat stress, and keep an eye on transport scams.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 117 fire & 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.
- AirportMNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila) (≈2 h by bus or car; main gateway for international flights.).
- Getting aroundTricycles ₱15–30 (≈ under US$1) per ride; jeepneys start at ₱8 (≈ under US$1) for the first 4 km (2.5 mi).Tricycles ₱15–30 (≈ under US$1) per ride; jeepneys start at ₱8 (≈ under US$1) for the first 2.5 mi (4 km).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café₱50–80 (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealStreet‑food Longanisa₱30–60 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person₱300 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₱1,800 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₱3,000 (≈ US$55)
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
- MNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila) (≈2 h by bus or car; main gateway for international flights.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Best
34°C (94°F)94°F (34°C)
Apr
Care
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Care
36°C (96°F)96°F (36°C)
Jun
not flagged
34°C (94°F)94°F (34°C)
Jul
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Dec
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Dec–Mar. Mixed: Apr–May. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (21°C (69°F)69°F (21°C) low), wettest Aug (372 rain days), driest Feb (16.6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cabanatuan: 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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (69°F)69°F (21°C)
16.9 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
16.6 rd
Mar
34°C (94°F)94°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
18.4 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
24°C (74°F)74°F (24°C)
47.4 rd
May
36°C (96°F)96°F (36°C)
24°C (76°F)76°F (24°C)
179.1 rd
Jun
34°C (94°F)94°F (34°C)
24°C (76°F)76°F (24°C)
193.7 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
371.1 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
372 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
320.4 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (74°F)74°F (23°C)
186.4 rd
Nov
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
90 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (71°F)71°F (22°C)
42.9 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
Tricycles ₱15–30 per ride; jeepneys start at ₱8 for the first 4 km. Both are flag‑down; negotiate fare for longer trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Baler (beach)
goDoor to door: ≈4 h
Air‑conditioned bus from Cabanatuan Central Terminal, 8 AM departure
Bus fare ₱247 (check).
San Jose (Nueva Ecija)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Jeepney from city terminal, 30 min
Local market and church.
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.
Hotel Sogo – Cabanatuan
Rooms ₱300 for night‑only stay; near SM City.
Microtel by Wyndham Cabanatuan
International brand; mid‑range rooms.
Harvest Hotel – Cabanatuan City
Close to bus station and Freedom Park.
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
- ₱800–1,200 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱1,200–2,000 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- ₱2,000 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × ₱1,800 | ₱1,800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₱1,500 | ₱3,000 |
| Bus to Baler (round‑trip)2 × ₱247 · check | ₱494 |
| Tricycle rides (day total)2 × ₱120 · check | ₱240 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × ₱800 · check | ₱1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱713 |
| Trip total≈ ₱3,924 per person per day, bed included | ₱7,847≈ US$140 |
2026 estimate in PHP; flights, inter‑island flights and long‑distance bus tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tricycle ride | ₱15–30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Jeepney (first 4 km) | ₱8 (≈ under US$1) |
| Coffee at a café | ₱50–80 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Street‑food Longanisa | ₱30–60 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₱20–35 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Very hot afternoons (heat index >50 °C (122 °F)); carry water and avoid midday walks.Very hot afternoons (heat index >122 °F (50 °C)); carry water and avoid midday walks.
- Scams at transport hubs – confirm fare before boarding.
- Bus schedules to Baler can change; check departure times at the central terminal.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire & ambulance
- 117
- National emergency
- 911
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Emergency
- Police117
- Fire & ambulance117
- National emergency911
Embassy
U.S. Embassy Manila (check address); other consulates in Manila.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Cabanatuan → Baler (bus): about ₱247 (≈ US$5), 4 h (check)
- Tricycle ride (average): ₱20–30 (≈ under US$1) per short trip
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)
- Nasaan ang banyo? — Where is the bathroom? (na-san ang ban-yo)
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 Cabanatuan. 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 (dry season, cooler evenings) · avoid Apr–May (peak heat, high heat index) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add night‑bus schedule to Manila for budget travelers.
- Map tricycle routes to major sights for walking clusters.
Sources
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