Major city · Philippines
Batan
Spend 1–2 days in Batan for hill views, a lake and a beach; a short stay fits a day‑trip from Kalibo or a quick overnight.
Batan is a small coastal town in Aklan with a handful of natural sights – Pandan Hill, Tinago Lake, Ob‑Ob Hill and beach resorts – all within a few kilometres of the centre. Because attractions are spread out but reachable by tricycle or motorbike, a single full day covers the highlights; add a night if you want sunset beach time or to attend a January festival.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season, cooler evenings)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season, possible road closures)
- Airport
- KLO
- 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 Batan117 ▾
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 Batan, 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
- SafetyBatan is generally safe; watch for sudden rain, keep valuables secure on beaches, and use reputable transport operators.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 117 fire and ambulance · 1555 Tourist helpline (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.
- AirportKLO Kalibo International Airport (About 49 km (30 mi) north of Batan; bus or van ~1 h 15 min).KLO Kalibo International Airport (About 30 mi (49 km) north of Batan; bus or van ~1 h 15 min).
- Getting aroundTricycles are the main local transport; hire a motorbike for more flexibility (≈₱500‑₱800 per day).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee₱50–₱80 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedBudget resort room, a night, per room₱1,200 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBudget resort room, a night, per room₱1,800 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedBudget resort 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 ₱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
- KLO Kalibo International Airport (About 49 km (30 mi) north of Batan; bus or van ~1 h 15 min)KLO Kalibo International Airport (About 30 mi (49 km) north of Batan; bus or van ~1 h 15 min)
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
Avoid
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
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Batan: 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)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 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 are the main local transport; hire a motorbike for more flexibility (≈₱500‑₱800 per day). Walking is feasible between nearby attractions.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kalibo
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Bus or van, about 1 h 15 min from Batan town centre
Visit the Ati‑Atihan museum or market.
Boracay (via Caticlan)
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Van to Caticlan (≈2 h), then ferry 15 min
Longer day; consider overnight in Boracay.
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.
Aroma Beach Resort
Beachfront rooms, good for a night stay.
Borabocay Beach Resort
Budget bungalows near the sea.
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–₱1,200 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱1,200–₱2,000 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- ₱2,000 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range resort room1 × 1 night × ₱3,000 | ₱3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₱1,500 | ₱3,000 |
| Motorbike hire (per day)2 × ₱700 · check | ₱1,400 |
| Tricycle ride to Tinago Lake (round trip)2 × ₱400 · check | ₱800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱820 |
| Trip total≈ ₱4,510 per person per day, bed included | ₱9,020≈ US$160 |
2026 estimate in PHP; flights and inter‑island ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ₱50–₱80 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Grilled fish (local) | ₱120–₱250 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₱20–₱35 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tricycle ride (short) | ₱30–₱60 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Motorbike hire (daily)check | ₱500–₱900 (≈ US$9–16) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads to Tinago Lake can be steep; use a sturdy vehicle.
- Check tide times for beach access at Ob‑Ob Hill.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire and ambulance
- 117
- Tourist helpline
- 1555
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Paki dalhin ito sa address na itoTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire/ambulance117
- Tourist helpline1555
Embassy
US consular services are in Kalibo (check address); other embassies are in Manila.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Batan → Kalibo (bus): ≈₱150, 1 h 15 min
- Motorbike hire: ≈₱500–₱900 per day (check)
Say or show
- Pasensya na — Excuse me / Sorry (pah-sen-sya na)
- Salamat — Thank you (sa-la-mat)
- Magkano? — How much? (mag-ka-no)
- Nasaan ang tabing-dagat? — Where is the beach? (na-sa-an ang ta-bing da-gat)
- Puwede po ba akong umupa ng motorsiklo? — I would like to rent a motorbike (pu-we-de po ba a-kong u-mu-pa ng mo-tor-sik-lo)
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 Batan. 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: Nov–Apr (dry season, cooler evenings) · avoid May–Oct (rainy season, possible road closures) · 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
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add motorbike hire info for lake visits.
- Create beach‑resort comparison page.
- Link to festival calendars for January and October events.
Sources
- officialBatan municipal page
- secondaryWikidata – Batan
- secondaryWikivoyage: Batan, revision 4621474 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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