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Sison
Spend a half‑day in Sison for Antong Falls and the Diocesan Shrine; stay overnight in nearby Urdaneta if you need a bed.
Sison is a small municipality in Pangasinan known for Antong Falls, a historic shrine, and a modest market. With no hotels and limited transport, a few hours suffice for the sights; overnight visitors should base themselves in a larger town such as Urdaneta.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season)
- Airports
- LAO · MNL
- Nights
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- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Philippines ↗Complete the free eTravel registration on the official government site within 72 hours before arrival; ignore lookalike sites that charge.
- 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 Sison117 ▾
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 Sison, 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
- SafetyLow crime; typical rural caution applies—watch belongings on crowded jeepneys.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 117 fire and ambulance · 911 National emergency
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLAO Laoag International Airport (≈ 120 km (75 mi) north, about 2 h by bus or car).LAO Laoag International Airport (≈ 75 mi (120 km) north, about 2 h by bus or car).
- Getting aroundJeepneys and tricycles are the main local transport; sidecars/pedicabs appear in some barangays.
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
- LAO Laoag International Airport (≈ 120 km (75 mi) north, about 2 h by bus or car) · MNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport (≈ 260 km (162 mi) south, about 4–5 h by bus or car)LAO Laoag International Airport (≈ 75 mi (120 km) north, about 2 h by bus or car) · MNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport (≈ 162 mi (260 km) south, about 4–5 h by bus or car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°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
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 Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sison: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°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)
6 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°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)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°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
Jeepneys and tricycles are the main local transport; sidecars/pedicabs appear in some barangays. For longer trips, Victory Liner buses run hourly from Manila via Dau and Tarlac.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Antong Falls
goDoor to door: ≈15 min total
Jeepney or tricycle from town centre, about 5 min ride
Waterfall with a natural pool; bring swimwear.
Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
goDoor to door: ≈10 min
Walk from Sison Plaza, 10 min
Open daily; check service hours if visiting on a feast day.
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.
Urdaneta City
Nearest town with hotels; about 15 km (9.3 mi) (≈20 min by jeepney).Nearest town with hotels; about 9.3 mi (15 km) (≈20 min by jeepney).
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–₱1,800 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- High
- ₱1,800 (≈ US$35)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse in Urdaneta1 × 1 night × ₱500 | ₱500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₱800 | ₱800 |
| Victory Liner bus Manila → Sison (round‑trip)1 × ₱1,200 · check schedule | ₱1,200 |
| Local jeepney/tricycle ride1 × ₱30 · per short trip | ₱30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱253 |
| Trip total≈ ₱2,783 per person per day, bed included | ₱2,783≈ US$50 |
≈15 km from Sison centre.
2026 estimate; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local cafe | ₱30–₱50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal (seafood at Leeza's Kambingan) | ₱150–₱250 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bottle of water | ₱20–₱35 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No airport serves Sison; plan bus or car travel.
- Bus schedules can change; verify Victory Liner timings before departure.
- Roads may be affected by heavy rain in the wet season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire and ambulance
- 117
- National emergency
- 911
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Sa address na ito, pakiTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire and ambulance117
Embassy
US Embassy in Manila; Philippine consulates in nearby cities.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Manila → Sison (Victory Liner): about ₱1,200 (≈ US$25) one‑way, 2 h 30 min (check)
- Jeepney within Sison: ₱10–₱15 (≈ under US$1) per ride
Say or show
- Paumanhin — Excuse me / Sorry
- Salamat — Thank you
- Magkano? — How much?
- Saan ang banyo? — Where is the bathroom?
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 Sison. 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 (rainy season) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area 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 a budget stay option in Urdaneta.
- Map local jeepney routes to Antong Falls.
- Create a quick‑bus guide from Manila to Sison (Victory Liner).
Sources
- officialWikidata – Sison
- secondaryWikivoyage: Sison, revision 5288852 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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