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Spend 1 night in Carmen for Chocolate Hills; day‑trip works but overnight gives cooler weather (21‑26 °C (79 °F)) and easy shuttle access.Spend 1 night in Carmen for Chocolate Hills; day‑trip works but overnight gives cooler weather (21‑79 °F (26 °C)) and easy shuttle access.
Carmen is the main base for the Chocolate Hills on Bohol. The town is walkable, has a few budget lodgings and a shuttle to the hills. One night covers the hill visit, a meal and a relaxed stroll; two days let you add Sagbayan Peak or a tarsier park.
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- Weather
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Nov–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- TAG
- Nights
- 1–2
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- 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
Emergency numbers for Carmen, Bohol117 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Carmen, Bohol, 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
- SafetyCarmen is generally safe; petty theft can occur in market crowds – keep belongings close.
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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.
- AirportTAG Tagbilaran Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) (≈45 min) by bus or van to Carmen.).TAG Tagbilaran Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) (≈45 min) by bus or van to Carmen.).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; tricycles for short hops; shuttle bus from Chocolate Hills car park costs 100 ₱ (return free).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBottle of local beer₱50–₱80 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedHilltop 360 View Park, a night, per person₱800 (≈ US$15)
- Mid-range bedHilltop 360 View Park, a night, per person₱1,200 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedHilltop 360 View Park, a night, per person₱1,800 (≈ US$35)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱1,200 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₱1,800 (≈ US$35) · 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
- TAG Tagbilaran Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) (≈45 min) by bus or van to Carmen.)TAG Tagbilaran Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) (≈45 min) by bus or van to Carmen.)
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
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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–May. Avoid: Jun–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 (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Carmen, Bohol: next 7 days
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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)
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)
6 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°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
Town is walkable; tricycles for short hops; shuttle bus from Chocolate Hills car park costs 100 ₱ (return free). Non‑air‑con bus from Tagbilaran to Carmen costs 65 ₱.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sagbayan Peak Park
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Van or tricycle 15 min north; no formal schedule
View park and tarsier sanctuary (visit with caution).
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.
Villa der Carmen Bed & Breakfast
Near Chocolate Hills complex; rooms ~₂,000 ₱ per night.
Hilltop 360 View Park
Villa style; rooms from 800 ₱ upwards.
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
- ₱1,200–1,800 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱1,800–2,500 (≈ US$35–45) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Villa der Carmen B&B2 × 3 nights × ₱2,500 | ₱15,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ₱1,800 | ₱10,800 |
| Shuttle to Chocolate Hills summit (return free)2 × ₱100 | ₱200 |
| Non‑air‑con bus Tagbilaran → Carmen2 × ₱70 | ₱130 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × ₱1,200 | ₱2,400 |
| Trip total≈ ₱4,760 per person per day, bed included | ₱28,530≈ US$550 |
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Prices of common things
| Bus Tagbilaran → Carmen (non‑air‑con) | ₱65 (≈ US$2) |
| Chocolate Hills entrance | ₱50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Shuttle to hill summit | ₱100 (≈ US$2) (return free) |
| Meal at Mamie Letty Grill (chicken chop) | ₱120–₱180 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bottle of local beer | ₱50–₱80 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Shuttle fee 100 ₱ to the hill summit; return ride is free.
- No money changers in town; bring cash.
- Some private hill viewpoints have unpaved access roads; watch for muddy conditions after rain.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire and ambulance
- 117
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tagbilaran → Carmen bus: about ₱65 (≈ US$2), non‑air‑con, 45 min
- Chocolate Hills shuttle: ₱100 (≈ US$2) one way, return free
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 Carmen, Bohol. 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–May (dry season) · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a second night to explore Sagbayan Peak and local market.
- Combine with a Bohol island‑hopping itinerary (Tagbilaran, Panglao).
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