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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Majayjay
Spend a half‑day to a full day exploring Majayjay’s waterfalls, bridge ruins and the Romanesque basilica; stay overnight only if you want a relaxed pace.
Majayjay is a highland town in Laguna known for cool weather, historic Spanish‑era bridges, a Romanesque basilica and several waterfalls. It is off the main tourist routes, so a day visit is enough for the main sights, with tricycles and occasional jeepneys for transport.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Nov (typhoon risk, waterfall closures)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 ₱800–₱1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₱1,500–₱2,200 excl. bed · High ₱2,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / 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 |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a local café | ₱30–₱60 |
| Street snack (kakanin, banana cue) | ₱20–₱50 |
| Waterfall entrance fee (Taytay Falls) | ₱50–₱100 |
| Tricycle ride (short distance) | ₱30–₱70 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MNL · Ninoy Aquino International Airport
- Main gateway; about 2 h drive to Majayjay
Typical fares
- Santa Cruz → Majayjay jeepney
- about ₱150, 1 h travel (check)
- Tricycle within Majayjay
- ≈₱30–₱70 per short ride
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
Jeepneys from Santa Cruz fill quickly; expect up to 1 h wait. Within town use tricycles. Roads are two‑lane, winding and sometimes poor; some centre streets are one‑way.
See and do
Known for
- Taytay Falls waterfall
- Tulay Pigi (Buttocks Bridge)
- Minor Basilica of Saint Gregory the Great
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Liliw | Jeepney via Majayjay‑Liliw Road, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
| Lucban | Jeepney via Majayjay‑Lucban Road, about 40 min | ≈1 h |
| Santa Cruz, Laguna | Jeepney via Magdalena junction, about 1 h | ≈1 h 15 min |
Sleep
- Hilarion’s Farm
- Farm‑stay on Majayjay‑Lucban Road; basic rooms
- La Triccias Resort Hotel
- Resort with rooms and restaurant on Piit Road
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pasensya napah-sen-sya na |
| Thank you | Salamatsa-la-mat |
| How much is this? | Magkano ito?mag-ka-no i-to |
| Where is the bathroom? | Saan ang banyo?sa-an ang ban-yo |
| Can I have water, please? | Pwede ng tubig, pakiusap?pwe-de nang tu-big, pa-ki-u-sap |
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
- Jeepney departures may be delayed; leave early if not staying overnight.
- Waterfalls can be closed or dangerous during typhoons or heavy rain.
- Some bridge approaches involve steep, overgrown trails; use the back‑road entry for safety.
Generally safe; main risks are slippery rocks at waterfalls during rain and occasional traffic on mountain roads.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Majayjay yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Taytay Falls waterfall
- Tulay Pigi (Buttocks Bridge)
- Minor Basilica of Saint Gregory the Great
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 – Majayjay: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Majayjay, revision 5338446 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5338446
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Majayjay
Sa address na ito, pakiusap
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
US Embassy in Manila; consulate in Makati (check address).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/majayjay). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.