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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Malvar
Spend a half‑day in Malvar: visit Calijon Falls, Miguel Malvar Shrine and the market; stay overnight at Lima Park Hotel if you need rest.
Malvar is a small agricultural town on the STAR Tollway, about 30 km south of Manila. Its main attractions – a waterfall, a historic shrine and a local market – are close together, so a few hours suffice. Overnight is only for convenience or if you plan to explore nearby Tanauan horse‑track.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (rainy, possible Taal activity)
- Stay
- 1 (optional) 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 ₱1,200–1,800 excl. bed · Mid ₱1,800–2,500 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
- Emergency
- Police 117 · Fire/ambulance 117
- 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 | ₱50–80 |
| Street food (kwek‑kwek, fishball) | ₱30–60 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₱20–35 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MNL · Ninoy Aquino International
- —
- BSO · Batangas Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Tricycle (short ride)
- ≈ ₱30–50 per trip (check)
- Taxi from Manila airport to Malvar
- ≈ ₱1,200–1,500, 45 min (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
Tricycles are the main public transport; taxis or rideshare can be hired for the STAR Tollway exit to town centre.
See and do
Known for
- Calijon Falls
- Miguel Malvar Shrine
- Immaculate Conception Parish Church
- Metro Manila Horse Turf Club
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Calijon Falls | Tricycle from Malvar exit, about 4 min drive | ≈10 min total |
| Metro Manila Horse Turf Club | Taxi or rideshare north to Tanauan boundary, ~15 min | ≈20 min total |
Sleep
- Lima Park Hotel
- Standard/Deluxe rooms, check‑in 3 PM, checkout 12 NN, price PHP 3,996 per night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Paumanhin |
| Thank you | Salamat |
| How much? | Magkano? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Nasaan ang banyo? |
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
- Western barangays lie in Taal Volcano danger zone – check PHIVOLCS alerts; avoid travel if level 3 or higher.
- Buses stop on request only; confirm schedule at the STAR Tollway exit.
Generally safe; main risk is volcanic alerts and rainy season road conditions.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Malvar yet. Suggested stay: 1 (optional) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Calijon Falls
- Miguel Malvar Shrine
- Immaculate Conception Parish Church
- Metro Manila Horse Turf Club
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 – Malvar: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Malvar, revision 5339872 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5339872
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/malvar). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.