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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines

Corella

Spend a half‑day in Corella to visit the Tarsier Research Center, then return to Tagbilaran; no overnight stay needed.

Corella is a tiny municipality just 10 km north of Tagbilaran. Its main draw is the Tarsier Research and Development Center, reachable by a short taxi ride or a 50‑minute walk. With limited services, most visitors treat it as a day‑trip from Tagbilaran.

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Country
Philippines
Best months
Dec–May
Avoid
Jun–Nov
Stay
0 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 ₱300–500 excl. bed · Mid ₱500–800 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 117
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

ItemPrice
Tarsier Center adult entry₱150
Taxi from Tagbilaran to Corella₱250–340
Jeepney fare Tagbilaran‑Corella₱20
Meal at Ikigai Restaurant₱160–340
Roasted chicken at Sr. Albert Lechon Manok₱120–200 (check)

Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.

Get in

By air

TAG · Tagbilaran Airport
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Typical fares

Tagbilaran → Corella (jeepney)
about ₱20, ~40 min
Taxi Tagbilaran → Corella
about ₱250–340, ~15 min
Tarsier Center entry
Adult ₱150, senior/student ₱120
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

Jeepneys from Tagbilaran bus terminal (PHP 20, ~40 min) or taxis (PHP 250‑340, ~15 min). Within Corella, taxis (6 min to the Tarsier Center) or a 50‑minute walk are the only options.

See and do

Known for

  • Tarsier Research and Development Center
  • Our Lady of the Village Church

Day trips

WhereHowTime
Tarsier Research and Development CenterTaxi 6 min from Corella centre or 50‑min walk≈15 min total
TagbilaranJeepney from Corella bus stop, about 40 min≈1 h

Sleep

Tagbilaran
Closest town with hotels and guesthouses; 10 km (6.2 mi) south, 15‑minute taxi.

Phrase card

EnglishSay or show
Excuse me / SorryPasensya napah-sen-sya na
Thank youSalamatsa-la-mat
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

  • Taxis are scarce in Corella; plan ahead or use a jeepney.
  • Tarsier Center entry hours 9 AM‑4 PM, last entry 3:30 PM.

Corella is low‑risk; watch for traffic when crossing roads and keep valuables secure in crowded areas.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Corella yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Tarsier Research and Development Center
  • Our Lady of the Village Church

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

Corella

Punta dito, paki

To this address, please

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

  • Police117
  • Fire and ambulance117

US consulate in Manila; nearest Philippine embassy for most nationals.

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/corella). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.