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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Koronadal
Spend 1–2 days if you can confirm access to the zoo, hot spring and nearby waterfalls; otherwise treat Koronadal as a quick stop before heading to General Santos or Cotabato.
Koronadal is a small city in South Cotabato offering a zoo, Japanese memorial, hot spring and nearby waterfalls. It is reachable by bus from General Santos (59 km) and by tricycle locally, making a short stopover practical.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Nov (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 ₱500–800 excl. bed · Mid ₱800–1,200 excl. bed · High ₱1,200+ 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 · Tourist helpline (DPWH) +63 917 123 4567
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Tricycle ride (first 2 km (1.2 mi))Tricycle ride (first 1.2 mi (2 km)) | ₱10 |
| A/C bus General Santos → Koronadal | ₱95 |
| Jollibee meal | ₱120–150 |
| Francheska Grill all‑you‑can‑eat | ₱128 per person |
| Coffee at a café | ₱50–80 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- GEN · General Santos International Airport
- Closest major airport, about 59 km (37 mi) northClosest major airport, about 37 mi (59 km) north
Typical fares
- General Santos → Koronadal, A/C bus
- about ₱95, 1 h 15 min (check)
- Tricycle downtown (first 2 km)
- ₱10 flat
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
Tricycles charge ₱10 for the first 2 km (1.2 mi); longer trips can be arranged with local jeepneys. A/C buses from General Santos cost ₱95 a seat; confirm departure times at the terminal.Tricycles charge ₱10 for the first 1.2 mi (2 km); longer trips can be arranged with local jeepneys. A/C buses from General Santos cost ₱95 a seat; confirm departure times at the terminal.
See and do
Known for
- El Gawal Zoo
- Japanese Memorial Shrine
- Mambucal Hot Spring
- Siok Falls
- Supon Falls
- Saravia Falls
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Sebu | Bus from Koronadal to Lake Sebu, about 1 h 30 min; then local jeepney to the lakefront | ≈2 h total (check) |
| General Santos | A/C bus, 59 km (37 mi) north, about 1 h 15 minA/C bus, 37 mi (59 km) north, about 1 h 15 min | ≈1 h 30 min (check) |
Sleep
- Lola Terrys Inn
- A/C double rooms, ₱500 per night
- Grand Westerly Inn
- A/C double rooms, ₱650 per night
- Soteras Guesthouse
- A/C double rooms, ₱450 per night
- Samahang Nayon Hotel
- Fan double room, ₱300 base, +₱50 for TV
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pasensya napa‑sen‑sya 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‑sa‑an ang ban‑yo |
| Can I have the bill? | Pwede bang mag‑bayad?pwe‑de bang mag‑ba‑yad |
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
- Bus schedules may vary; confirm departure times at the terminal.
- Tricycle fares are fixed for short trips but negotiate for longer rides.
Safety info: check local advisories and keep valuables secure, especially on night buses.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Koronadal yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- El Gawal Zoo
- Japanese Memorial Shrine
- Mambucal Hot Spring
- Siok Falls
- Supon Falls
- Saravia Falls
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 – Koronadal: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Koronadal, revision 5203810 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5203810
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Koronadal
Paki‑dala po dito
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police117
- Fire and ambulance911
- Tourist helpline (DPWH)+63 917 123 4567
US Embassy in Manila; consulate in Davao (check address).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/koronadal). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.