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Iriga
Spend a half‑day in Iriga to see the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes and Mount Iriga views; add a night if you want a quiet stay.
Iriga is a small city in Camarines Sur, best explored in a few hours for its religious sites and volcanic scenery. One night lets you rest after a bus ride from Naga or Legazpi and enjoy a relaxed evening in town.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season, possible floods)
- Airports
- WNP · DRP
- Nights
- 0–1
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- 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 Iriga117 ▾
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 Iriga, 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
- SafetyIriga is generally safe; petty theft can occur in crowded markets – keep valuables secure.
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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.
- AirportWNP Naga City Airport (35 min bus/van to Iriga).
- Getting aroundFrom the Iriga City Central Terminal catch a tricycle to downtown (5–10 min).
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 bedDormitory or basic hostel bed, a night, per person₱250 (≈ US$5)
- Mid-range bedStandard double room, a night, per room₱1,200 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedStandard double room, a night, per room₱1,800 (≈ US$35)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱300 (≈ US$6) · Mid ₱500 (≈ US$9) · High ₱800 (≈ US$15)
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
- WNP Naga City Airport (35 min bus/van to Iriga) · DRP Legazpi City Airport (45 min bus/van to Iriga)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Iriga: 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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 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
From the Iriga City Central Terminal catch a tricycle to downtown (5–10 min). Jeepneys connect to nearby towns; rent a motorbike for independent trips to Mount Iriga.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mount Iriga
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Motorbike or tricycle from town, 15 min uphill
Panoramic views, check weather.
Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
goDoor to door: ≈10 min
Walk or short tricycle ride from Plaza Hotel
Panoramic town view, free entry.
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.
Sampaguita Tourist Inn
Fan‑air‑conditioned rooms, price from ₱300/night
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
- ₱500–800 (≈ US$9–15) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱800–1,200 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Standard double room1 × 1 night × ₱1,200 | ₱1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₱500 | ₱1,000 |
| Bus/van from Naga Airport to Iriga2 × ₱200 · check | ₱400 |
| Tricycle ride within town (5 km)2 × ₱50 · check | ₱100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱270 |
| Trip total≈ ₱1,485 per person per day, bed included | ₱2,970≈ US$55 |
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2026 estimate in PHP; flights and transport passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ₱50–80 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Local meal (e.g., pancit or grilled fish) | ₱80–150 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Jeepney ride (short distance) | ₱20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tricycle ride (5 km) | ₱40–60 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Rainy season can cause landslides on mountain roads – check conditions.
- Bus schedules may change; confirm departure times at the terminal.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire and ambulance
- 117
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My bed tonight
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Punta dito, pakiTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire/ambulance117
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Naga Airport → Iriga (bus/van): about ₱200 (≈ US$4), 45 min (check)
- Tricycle downtown ride: ≈₱40–60 per short trip
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 banyo? — Where is the bathroom? (na-san ang ban-yo)
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 Iriga. 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–Oct (rainy season, possible floods) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialIriga official website
- fieldWikidata – Iriga
- secondaryWikivoyage: Iriga, revision 5336403 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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