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Maasin
Spend 1–2 days in Maasin to see the falls, cathedral and shrine; stay near the port for easy ferry connections.
Maasin, capital of Southern Leyte, sits at the island’s southern tip. Its main attractions are natural waterfalls, a historic cathedral and the Monte Cueva shrine. The town is a ferry hub to Cebu, Bohol and Macrohon, so a short stay works as a base for day trips or a transit stop.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–May
- avoid Jun–Nov (typhoon season)
- Airport
- TAC
- Nights
- 1–2
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Philippines ↗Complete the free eTravel registration on the official government site within 72 hours before arrival; ignore lookalike sites that charge.
- 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 Maasin117 ▾
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 Maasin, 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
- SafetyMaasin is generally safe for tourists; keep valuables secure on public transport and watch for sudden rain.
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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.
- AirportTAC Tacloban Airport (about 1 h drive north, main gateway for flights to Manila and Cebu).
- Getting aroundTricycles and jeepneys dominate town transport; taxis are scarce.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealPizza slice (Alberto's)₱80–₱120 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedPension bed, a night, per person₱350 (≈ US$7)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per room₱1,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per room₱2,500 (≈ US$45)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱1,200 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₱2,000 (≈ US$40) · High ₱3,500 (≈ US$65)
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
- TAC Tacloban Airport (about 1 h drive north, main gateway for flights to Manila and Cebu)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°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
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest May (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Maasin: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 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 and jeepneys dominate town transport; taxis are scarce. Walk to nearby attractions; ferries depart from the Maasin port.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Macrohon
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Cokaliong Shipping lines ferry, about 30 min
Beach and quiet town; check ferry times.
Cebu City
goDoor to door: ≈2 h 30 min
Weesam Express fast ferry, about 2 h
Direct connection for onward travel.
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.
GV Hotel
43 rooms, fan or AC, near the port; price from ₱475
Ampil Pensionne
fan and AC rooms; price ₱150–₱450
Southern Comfort Pensionne
AC rooms with bathroom; price ₱500–₱700
DW Pensione
large fan room with balcony; price from ₱350
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
- ₱1,200–₱2,000 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱2,000–₱3,500 (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed
- High
- ₱3,500 (≈ US$65)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pension bed1 × 1 night × ₱350 | ₱350 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₱1,200 | ₱1,200 |
| Ferry Maasin–Cebu (Weesam Express)1 × ₱1,200 · check | ₱1,200 |
| Tricycle ride (10 km)1 × ₱150 · check | ₱150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱290 |
| Trip total≈ ₱3,190 per person per day, bed included | ₱3,190≈ US$60 |
2026 estimate in PHP; flights and long‑distance ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Pizza slice (Alberto's) | ₱80–₱120 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₱20–₱30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Ferry ticket Maasin–Macrohon | ₱290 (≈ US$6) |
| Tricycle ride (short trip) | ₱30–₱50 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry schedules change often; confirm times before travel (check).
- Rainy season can cause road closures to waterfalls.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire and ambulance
- 117
- National emergency
- 911
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Emergency
- Police117
- Fire and ambulance117
Embassy
US consulate in Manila; other embassies also in Manila.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Maasin → Cebu (Weesam Express): about ₱1,200–₱2,000 (≈ US$25–40), 2 h (check)
- Tricycle (10 km): ≈₱150
Say or show
- Pasensya na — Excuse me / Sorry (pah-sen-sya na)
- Salamat — Thank you (sa-la-mat)
- Tagpila? — How much? (tag-pee-la)
- Nasaan ang bangka? — Where is the ferry? (na-san ang bang-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 Maasin. 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–Nov (typhoon season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Port‑to‑hotel walking route for luggage‑free transfers.
- Ferry‑to‑Cebu schedule monitoring service.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Maasin
- secondaryWikivoyage: Maasin, revision 5325095 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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