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Luisiana
Spend a half‑day (4–6 h) in Luisiana for the waterfalls and cool town vibe; reach via Santa Cruz bus then jeepney.
Luisiana is a small highland town in Laguna known for cool weather, waterfalls and camp sites. It can be explored in a half‑day as a side‑trip from Santa Cruz or Pagsanjan, with tricycle rides for local moves.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–May
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- MNL
- Nights
- 0.5
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- 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
Emergency numbers for Luisiana117 ▾
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 Luisiana, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for occasional banditry reports in remote forest roads – travel in daylight and keep valuables secure.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 117 fire and 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 (About 2 h drive north via South Luzon Expressway).
- Getting aroundTricycles are the main public transport within town; hire one for short trips to falls.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedTravelers Inn room, a night, per room₱900 (≈ US$16)
- Mid-range bedTravelers Inn room, a night, per room₱1,300 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedTravelers Inn room, a night, per room₱2,000 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱800 (≈ US$15) · Mid ₱1,200 (≈ US$25) · High ₱1,800 (≈ US$35)
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 (About 2 h drive north via South Luzon Expressway)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Feb
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Luisiana: 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
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Feb
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 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 are the main public transport within town; hire one for short trips to falls.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hulugan Falls
goDoor to door: ≈15 min round trip
Tricycle from town centre, about 10 min
70 m cascade, free entry.
Aliw Falls
goDoor to door: ≈20 min round trip
Tricycle, about 12 min
25 m cascade, ₱150 entry.
Majayjay
cautionDoor to door: ≈45 min
Jeepney from Luisiana, about 30 min
Limited service; check schedule.
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.
Luisiana Travelers Inn
Poblacion, close to main road; suitable for one night.
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–₱1,800 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- High
- ₱1,800 (≈ US$35)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Travelers Inn room1 × 1 night × ₱900 | ₱900 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₱800 | ₱1,600 |
| Bus Santa Cruz → Luisiana (round trip)2 × ₱150 · check | ₱300 |
| Tricycle rides to falls2 × ₱50 · check | ₱100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱290 |
| Trip total≈ ₱1,595 per person per day, bed included | ₱3,190≈ US$60 |
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2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Buko bibingka (rice cake) | ₱30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Fresh coconut juice | ₱20–35 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tricycle ride (short distance) | ₱20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No direct Manila bus – you must change at Santa Cruz or Pagsanjan.
- Jeepney schedules are infrequent; check times locally.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire and ambulance
- 117
- National emergency
- 911
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My bed tonight
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Paki dalhin sa address na itoTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire and ambulance117
Embassy
US Embassy Manila; consulate in Makati (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Santa Cruz → Luisiana jeepney: ≈₱150, 1 h (check schedule)
- Tricycle to Hulugan Falls: ≈₱30 round trip
Say or show
- Magkano? — How much? (mag-ka-no)
- Saan ang banyo? — Where is the bathroom? (sa-an ang ba-nyo)
- Gusto ko ng buko bibingka — I would like buko bibingka (goo-sto ko nang boo-ko bi-bin-ka)
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 Luisiana. 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 · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Bus Santa Cruz → Luisiana via jeepney; tricycle for local sites.
- Add a night at Luisiana Travelers Inn for relaxed camp‑site access.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Luisiana
- secondaryWikivoyage: Luisiana, revision 5339045 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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