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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Quezon, Palawan
Quezon
Skip unless you are a prehistory or cave enthusiast: one night is enough for Tabon Caves; otherwise use as a lunch stop between Puerto Princesa and the south.
Quezon is a quiet coastal town on Palawan's east coast, best known for the Tabon Cave complex — the site of the Tabon Man, one of the oldest human remains in the Philippines. The town itself has limited services and few sights beyond the caves. Most travellers pass through on the way to Brooke's Point or the southern tip of Palawan.
- Country
- Philippines
- Local name
- Quezon
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Nov (typhoon risk, rough seas for island trips)
- 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 ₱1,000–1,500 excl. bed · Mid ₱1,500–2,500 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
- 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
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bus/van Puerto Princesa → Quezon | ₱165 (check) |
| Tricycle ride (town) | ₱15–30 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | ₱20–30 |
| Simple meal (rice + viand) | ₱50–100 |
| Banca hire (half day) | ₱1,500–2,000 (check) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PPS · Puerto Princesa International Airport
- About 2.5–3 h by bus or van to Quezon
Typical fares
- Puerto Princesa → Quezon (bus/van)
- about ₱165, 2.5–3 h (check)
- Tricycle to Tabon Caves
- about ₱100–150 (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 for short trips within town. Bancas (outrigger boats) can be hired at the port for island-hopping and cave access. Walking is fine for the compact centre.
See and do
Known for
- Tabon Caves and the Tabon Man discovery
- Lipuun Point cave complex
- Quiet coastal setting
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tabon Caves | Tricycle or banca from town, about 20 min | About 30 min |
| Brooke's Point | Bus or van south, about 45 min | About 1 h |
| Puerto Princesa | Bus or van north, about 2.5–3 h | About 3 h |
Sleep
- Town proper (Poblacion)
- Basic pensions and a few inns near the port; tricycles available.
- Near Tabon Caves (Lipuun Point)
- Limited accommodation; Tabon Village Resort is the closest option.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much? | Magkano?mag-KA-no |
| Where is the tricycle terminal? | Nasaan ang terminal ng tricycle?na-SA-an ang ter-mi-nal nang TRY-si-kol |
| I want to go to Tabon Caves | Gusto kong pumunta sa Tabon CavesGOOS-to kong poo-MUN-ta sa Tabon Caves |
| Thank you | Salamatsa-LA-mat |
| Can I pay by card? | Puwede bang magbayad ng card?PWE-de bang mag-BA-yad nang card |
| Where is the toilet? | Nasaan ang banyo?na-SA-an ang BAN-yo |
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
- Tabon Caves are managed by the National Museum; opening hours and access may be restricted — check in advance.
- No ATMs in Quezon; bring enough cash from Puerto Princesa.
- Exotic food (wild boar, tamilok) is common; ask about preparation if you have dietary restrictions.
Quezon is generally safe. The main risks are rough seas during the rainy season and limited medical facilities — bring a basic first-aid kit.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Quezon, Palawan yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Tabon Caves and the Tabon Man discovery
- Lipuun Point cave complex
- Quiet coastal setting
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Quezon (Palawan), revision 5199764 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5199764
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Quezon, PalawanQuezon
Dito po sa address na ito
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- National emergency911
Most embassies are in Manila; the nearest consular office is in Puerto Princesa (check).
Cash only in Quezon; no ATMs.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/quezon-palawan). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.