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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Culion Island
Isla de Culion
Spend 1–2 days on Culion: one day for town, Pulang Lupa viewpoint; a second day only if waterfalls are reachable or you arrange diving/boat trips.
Culion offers a quiet backwater vibe, historic leper‑colony sites and easy‑access nature spots. One full day covers the town, museum and Pulang Lupa view; a second day lets you reach the north waterfalls or join a dive/boat charter.
- Country
- Philippines
- Local name
- Isla de Culion
- Best months
- Dec–May
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- Stay
- 1–2 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 ₱1,200–1,800 excl. bed · Mid ₱2,000–2,800 excl. bed · High ₱3,500+ 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.
Get in
By air
- USU · Busuanga (Coron) Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Coron → Culion ferry
- about ₱279 per person, 1 h (check)
- Tricycle ride town‑to‑Pulang Lupa
- ≈₱50–80, 10 min
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
Town is walkable; tricycles and motorbikes for hire; jeepney runs to Cabulihan and Bonongan around noon.
See and do
Known for
- former leper colony
- Pulang Lupa viewpoint
- north‑side waterfalls
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pulang Lupa viewpoint | Tricycle or walk 4 km (2.5 mi) south of townTricycle or walk 2.5 mi (4 km) south of town | check |
| North waterfalls | Hire tricycle/motorbike north, then off‑road track and short walk; boat charter possible | ≈½ day |
| Diving with Gerd Schulte | Arrange via phone +63 9282227833; boat launch from harbor | ≈3 h |
Sleep
- Town guesthouses
- small family‑run rooms in Culion town
- Culion Hotel
- few‑room hotel, easiest for luggage
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pasensya napah-sen-sha na |
| Thank you | Salamatsa-la-mat |
| How much is this? | Magkano ito?mag-ka-no i-to |
| Where is the bathroom? | Nasaan ang banyo?na-san 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
- Confirm current ferry departure and return times with Montenegro Lines, as schedules may have changed.
Culion is generally safe; respect local customs, keep valuables secure, and verify ferry times.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Culion Island yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- former leper colony
- Pulang Lupa viewpoint
- north‑side waterfalls
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 – Culion Island: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Culion Island, revision 4820871 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4820871
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/culion-island). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.