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Danao
Spend a half‑day on Mount Manghilaw trek and Intosan waterpark; add a night if you want beach or ferry to Camotes.
Danao is a small coastal town north of Cebu City, reachable by highway, bus or ferry. Its main attractions are Mount Manghilaw, Intosan Resort & Waterpark and easy access to the Camotes Islands. One day covers the sights; an extra night lets you relax on the beach or catch a ferry.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–May
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- CEB
- Nights
- 1
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Danao117 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Danao, 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
- SafetyDanao is generally safe; watch for sudden rain in the wet season and keep valuables on public transport.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 117 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCEB Mactan–Cebu International Airport (Bus or taxi ~1 h to Danao via N8).
- Getting aroundTake a bus from Mandaue/Northern Terminal to Danao (via Bogo route) or drive the N8 coastal highway.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at local caféPHP 50–80 (≈ US$1–2)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Cebu–DanaoPHP 120–150 (≈ US$3)
- Budget bedFan double room, a night, per person₱500 (≈ US$9)
- Mid-range bedA/C double room, a night, per person₱1,000 (≈ US$18)
- High-end bedA/C double room, a night, per person₱1,300 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱800 (≈ US$15) · Mid ₱1,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₱2,500 (≈ US$45)
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
- CEB Mactan–Cebu International Airport (Bus or taxi ~1 h to Danao via N8)
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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Danao: 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)
5 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 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
Take a bus from Mandaue/Northern Terminal to Danao (via Bogo route) or drive the N8 coastal highway. Ferries run 5× day to Camotes (PHP 220). The Metro Cebu Expressway is unfinished.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Camotes Islands
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total (including boarding)
Ferry from Danao Camotes Ferry Terminal, 5 trips daily
Mount Manghilaw
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round trip
Local jeepney or tricycle to trailhead, then hike
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.
Benedicts Hometel
Fan double PHP 500, A/C double PHP 800; free Wi‑Fi
Catadman Lodge
Fan double PHP 600; sea view
El Salvador Resort and Spa
Beach‑front, rates check
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
- PHP 800–1,200 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- PHP 1,200–2,000 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- PHP 2,000 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Fan double room2 × 1 night × ₱600 | ₱1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₱1,500 | ₱3,000 |
| Ferry Danao–Camotes (round trip)2 × ₱220 · check | ₱440 |
| Bus fare Cebu–Danao2 × ₱120 · check | ₱240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱488 |
| Trip total≈ ₱2,684 per person per day, bed included | ₱5,368≈ US$95 |
Benedicts Hometel
2026 estimate in PHP; flights, inter‑island ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Ferry Danao–Camotes (one way) | PHP 220 (≈ US$4) |
| Bus ticket Cebu–Danao | PHP 120–150 (≈ US$3) |
| Coffee at local café | PHP 50–80 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Meal at Balay Sa Danao | PHP 150–300 (≈ US$3–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry to Camotes costs PHP 220 (≈ US$4) per person; check schedule.
- Metro Cebu Expressway project halted 2024; roadwork may cause delays.
- Limited night transport; plan return before midnight.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire and ambulance
- 117
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Danao–Camotes: PHP 220 (≈ US$4) per person, about 1 h total
- Bus Cebu–Danao: PHP 120–150 (≈ US$3), 45 min
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 Danao. 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 · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add night stay at Benedicts Hometel for beach relaxation.
- Combine Danao with Camotes Islands for a 2‑day mini‑trip.
Sources
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