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Manito
Skip unless you have a specific reason: the boiling lake and geothermal plant are a half-day trip from Legazpi, not a destination.
Manito is a remote coastal municipality on the southeastern tip of Albay, best known for Nag-aso Boiling Lake and the BacMan Geothermal Power Plant. It has no beach resorts, limited accommodation and few dining options. Most travellers visit as a day trip from Legazpi (about 1 hour by van) and leave the same afternoon.
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Nov (typhoon and rain)
- Airport
- DRP
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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 Manito911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Manito, 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
- SafetyManito is generally safe, but roads are narrow and unlit at night.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire and ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDRP Bicol International Airport (Daraga) (About 1 h by van to Manito).
- Getting aroundTricycles for outlying barangays, pedicabs within the town centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per room₱800 (≈ US$15)
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per room₱1,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per room₱2,500 (≈ US$45)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱800 (≈ US$15) · Mid ₱1,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₱3,000 (≈ US$55)
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
- DRP Bicol International Airport (Daraga) (About 1 h by van to Manito)
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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest May (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Apr (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Manito: 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)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 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 for outlying barangays, pedicabs within the town centre. UV Express vans connect to Legazpi.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
UV Express van, about 1 h
Mayon Volcano, Cagsawa Ruins, food and accommodation.
Sorsogon City
goDoor to door: About 1 h
UV Express van via mountain pass, about 1 h
Whale shark interaction in Donsol (seasonal).
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.
Poblacion (town centre)
Basic guesthouses and homestays; very limited options.
Legazpi City
Better choice: stay in Legazpi and day-trip to Manito.
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
- ₱800–1,500 (≈ US$15–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱1,500–3,000 (≈ US$30–55) excl. bed
- High
- ₱3,000 (≈ US$55)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse room1 × 1 night × ₱800 | ₱800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₱800 | ₱1,600 |
| UV Express van Legazpi–Manito one way2 × ₱100 · check | ₱200 |
| Tricycle town tour (2–3 h)1 × ₱500 · check | ₱500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱310 |
| Trip total≈ ₱1,705 per person per day, bed included | ₱3,410≈ US$60 |
2026 estimate in pesos; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| UV Express van Legazpi–Manitocheck | ₱100–150 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Tricycle ride within town | ₱20–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Soft broom (local product) | ₱50–150 (≈ US$1–3) |
| Empanada at PitoGo Cafécheck | ₱45–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bottled water (1 L) | ₱20 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Nag-aso Boiling Lake is a hot spring, not a swimming spot: the water is near boiling.
- No ATMs in Manito; bring enough cash from Legazpi.
- Road from Legazpi can be rough after heavy rain; check conditions locally.
- Limited food options after dark; eat before 18:00 or bring snacks.Limited food options after dark; eat before 6:00 PM or bring snacks.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Legazpi → Manito, UV van: about ₱100–150 (≈ US$2–3), about 1 h (check)
- Tricycle town tour: about ₱500 (≈ US$9) for 2–3 h (check)
Say or show
- Salamat — Thank you (sa-la-mat)
- Mangano? — How much? (ma-nga-no)
- Hain an nag-aso na danaw? — Where is the boiling lake? (ha-in an nag-a-so na da-naw)
Bikol (Central Bikol) is the local language; Tagalog and English are widely understood.
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 Manito. 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 (dry season) · avoid Jun–Nov (typhoon and rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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