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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Jagna
Jagna is a ferry port and a transit stop, not a destination: use it to catch a boat to Camiguin or Mindanao, or as a lunch break between Tagbilaran and Anda. Half a day is enough.
Jagna is a small port town on Bohol's south coast, 60 km east of Tagbilaran. Its only reason to visit is the ferry connections to Camiguin, Butuan and Cagayan de Oro, or as a transfer point between Tagbilaran and the beach town of Anda. There is no beach, no major sight and no reason to stay overnight unless you arrive on a late ferry.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Jan–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (typhoon season, ferry cancellations possible)
- 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 ₱450–800 (just a bed) (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
- Emergency
- Police 911 · Fire and ambulance 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 |
|---|---|
| Ferry Jagna → Camiguin | ₱425 |
| Bus Jagna → Tagbilaran | ₱150–200 |
| Tricycle ride within town | ₱20–50 |
| Simple meal (rice + viand) | ₱50–100 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TAG · Bohol-Panglao International Airport
- About 2 h by bus or minivan from Jagna; the only airport serving Bohol.
Typical fares
- Ferry Jagna → Camiguin
- ₱425, 2 h 45 min – 4 h (check)
- Bus Jagna → Tagbilaran
- ₱150–200, about 2 h (check)
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
The town is small enough to walk. Tricycles are available for short trips within town; agree on the fare before boarding.
See and do
Known for
- Ferry port to Camiguin and Mindanao
- Transit point between Tagbilaran and Anda
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Anda | Bus or minivan, about 1 h | About 1 h |
| Camiguin | Super Shuttle Ferry or FASTCAT from Jagna port | 2 h 45 min – 4 h |
| Tagbilaran | Bus or minivan, about 2 h | About 2 h |
| Butuan | Cokaliong or Lite Shipping ferry, overnight or daytime | 6 h (overnight) |
Sleep
- Town centre
- A few budget lodges within walking distance of the port; no mid-range or high-end options.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much? | Pila man?pee-lah mahn |
| Thank you | Salamatsah-lah-mat |
| Where is the port? | Asa ang pantalan?ah-sah ahng pahn-tah-lahn |
| I need a tricycle | Kinahanglan ko og traysikolkee-nah-hahng-lahn koh ohg trah-see-kohl |
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
- Ferry schedules change with weather; always confirm the day before.
- No ATM except Metro Bank (Mastercard/Visa); bring enough cash.
- No beach or tourist attractions in town.
Jagna is a quiet town with low crime. The main risk is ferry cancellations during typhoon season; always have a backup plan.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Jagna yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Ferry port to Camiguin and Mindanao
- Transit point between Tagbilaran and Anda
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Jagna, revision 5329678 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5329678
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/jagna). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.