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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines

Polomolok

Spend a half‑day in Polomolok to see the pineapple plantation, B'laan Museum and Durian Garden; stay in nearby General Santos.

Polomolok is a small town in South Cotabato known for the Philippines' largest pineapple plantation, B'laan cultural sites and a durian farm. All attractions are within a few kilometres, so a half‑day is enough. Overnight visitors usually base themselves in General Santos (≈30 km) where more lodging options exist.

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Country
Philippines
Best months
Dec–May
Avoid
Jun–Oct (rainy season)
Stay
0.5 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 ₱800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₱1,200–1,800 excl. bed · High ₱1,800+ 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 and ambulance 117 · National emergency 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

ItemPrice
Buko halo (halo‑halo with coconut)₱80–120
Durian ice cream (Durian Garden)₱100–150
Tricycle ride (≤5 km (3.1 mi))₱20–30
UV bus (Polomolok‑General Santos)₱150–200

Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.

Get in

By air

SGS · General Santos International Airport
about 30 km (19 mi) north, bus or van 45 min

Typical fares

UV Polomolok → General Santos
about ₱180, 45 min (check schedule)
Tricycle within town
₱20–30 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

Within town use tricycles or private cars; inter‑city buses, jeepneys and UVs run the Manila East Road and Pan‑Philippine Highway.

See and do

Known for

  • Pineapple plantation
  • B'laan Museum and Weaving Center
  • Durian Garden
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

Day trips

WhereHowTime
General SantosUV or bus from Polomolok terminal, about 45 min≈1 h
KoronadalUV or bus via Manila East Road, about 1 h≈1.5 h

Sleep

General Santos city centre
Wide range of hotels; 30 km (19 mi) drive to Polomolok (≈45 min).

Phrase card

EnglishSay or show
How much?Magkano po?magkano po
Where is the market?Nasaan ang palengke?nasaan ang palengke
I would like a buko haloGusto ko ng buko halogusto ko ng buko halo

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

  • Last UV/bus from Polomolok to General Santos departs around 7 PM; plan return earlier.
  • Durian Garden entry price not listed – check on arrival.

Polomolok is generally safe; keep an eye on traffic on the highway and store valuables when using tricycles.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Polomolok yet. Suggested stay: 0.5 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Pineapple plantation
  • B'laan Museum and Weaving Center
  • Durian Garden
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

Polomolok

Paki dalhin ito sa address na ito

To this address, please

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

  • Police117
  • Fire and ambulance117
  • National emergency911

US Embassy in Manila; consular services for the region are in General Santos (check address).

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/polomolok). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.