Major city · Philippines
Santa Ana
Spend 2 days: day 1 beach and lighthouse, day 2 explore waterfalls and mangroves; travel time from Tuguegarao ~4‑5 h by road.
Santa Ana is a small coastal town in Cagayan, known for Palaui Island lighthouse, white‑sand beaches, waterfalls and a free‑port casino. It is reachable by a single‑day bus from Tuguegarao or Manila, and most sights are within short boat rides or short drives, making a two‑day stay sufficient.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season, lower rain days)
- avoid Jun–Nov (higher rain, possible road landslides)
- Airport
- TUG
- Nights
- 2
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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
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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 Santa Ana117 ▾
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 Santa Ana, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; main risks are weather‑related road closures and boat cancellations; keep emergency fee receipt.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 117 fire and ambulance · 117 coast guard (port san vicente) (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.
- AirportTUG Tuguegarao City Airport (Domestic flights, ~245 km (152 mi) south, 4–5 h by road).TUG Tuguegarao City Airport (Domestic flights, ~152 mi (245 km) south, 4–5 h by road).
- Getting aroundTricycles within town; hire a boat at Port San Vicente for island beaches; buses or vans from Tuguegarao to the Dugo‑San Vicente Road…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedDormitory bed, a night, per person₱500 (≈ US$9)
- Mid-range bedStandard double room, a night, per room₱2,500 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedStandard double room, a night, per room₱4,000 (≈ US$75)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱800 (≈ US$15) · Mid ₱1,200 (≈ US$25) · High ₱2,000 (≈ US$40)
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
- TUG Tuguegarao City Airport (Domestic flights, ~245 km (152 mi) south, 4–5 h by road)TUG Tuguegarao City Airport (Domestic flights, ~152 mi (245 km) south, 4–5 h by road)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°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
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Dec (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Dec (300 rain days), driest Apr (48). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Santa Ana: 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
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
150 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
106 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
84 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
48 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
103 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
115 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
134 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
156 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
136 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
240 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
246 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
300 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 within town; hire a boat at Port San Vicente for island beaches; buses or vans from Tuguegarao to the Dugo‑San Vicente Road; check road conditions in rainy season.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Palaui Island Lighthouse
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Boat from Port San Vicente, 15‑20 min hike to lighthouse
Register at Engaño Cove, guided tour required.
Padlas Falls
goDoor to door: ≈1.5 h
Van or tricycle from town, 30 min drive, short trek
Bring water, trail can be slippery after rain.
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.
Country Inn Hotel and Restaurant
Central town, basic rooms, near market
Blue Coast Beach Hotel
Beachfront, pool, suitable for short stays
Jerolynda Resort
Secluded cottages on Palaui side, boat access only
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
| Standard double room1 × 2 nights × ₱2,500 | ₱5,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ₱1,200 | ₱4,800 |
| GV Florida or EMC bus Manila → Santa Ana (one‑way)2 × ₱1,500 · check | ₱3,000 |
| Boat to Palaui Island (round trip)2 × ₱300 · check | ₱600 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × ₱1,200 · check | ₱2,400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱1,580 |
| Trip total≈ ₱4,345 per person per day, bed included | ₱17,380≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in PHP; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Watch out
Safety
- Road sections may be blocked by landslides during typhoon season; verify before travel.
- Boat trips to Palaui can be cancelled for rough seas; have a backup plan.
- Environmental entry fee of ₱20 (≈ under US$1) for non‑residents at Gonzaga checkpoint.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire and ambulance
- 117
- Coast Guard (Port San Vicente)
- 117
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Puntahan po itoTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire/ambulance117
- Coast Guard117
Embassy
US consulate in Manila; other embassies in Manila.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Manila → Santa Ana bus (GV Florida/EMC): ≈₱1,500 one‑way, 10‑12 h (check)
- Boat Port San Vicente → Palaui Island: ≈₱300 round‑trip (check)
Say or show
- Pasensya na po — Excuse me / Sorry (pah-sen-sya na po)
- Salamat — Thank you (sa-la-mat)
- Magkano ito? — How much is this? (mag-ka-no i-to?)
- 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 Santa Ana. 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, lower rain days) · avoid Jun–Nov (higher rain, possible road landslides) · 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 a 2‑day package: day 1 beach/lighthouse, day 2 falls/mangroves.
- Include boat charter for Palaui Island with guide.
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