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Lumban
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Lumban: see the historic church, stroll the town plaza and the Caliraya reservoir, then return to Laguna or Manila.
Lumban is a small historic town in Laguna, famous for hand embroidery and the Caliraya man‑made lake. Its sights cluster around the town centre and the lake, so one day is enough for a quick visit or a half‑day if you’re on a longer Laguna itinerary.
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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–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- MNL
- Nights
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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 ▾
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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 Lumban117 ▾
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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 Lumban, 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
- SafetyLumban is generally safe for tourists; standard precautions apply – keep valuables secure, watch traffic on narrow roads…
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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 (all services)
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
- Getting aroundJeepney from Santa Cruz to Lumban town proper; tricycles for intra‑barangay trips; rent a motorbike for lake access if desired.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local café₱40–₱80 (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealStreet snack (kakanin, fish balls)₱30–₱70 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per room₱800 (≈ US$15)
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per room₱1,200 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per room₱2,000 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱1,200 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₱2,500 (≈ US$45) · High ₱4,000 (≈ US$75)
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
- MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport
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
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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Dec–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 Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lumban: 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)
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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)
11 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 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)
12 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°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
Jeepney from Santa Cruz to Lumban town proper; tricycles for intra‑barangay trips; rent a motorbike for lake access if desired.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Santa Cruz, Laguna
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Jeepney from Lumban town center, about 15 min
Provincial capital, historic plaza and market.
Pagsanjan
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Jeepney northbound via Manila East Road, about 30 min
Gateway to the famous waterfalls.
Cavinti
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Jeepney southbound via Manila East Road, about 20 min
Visit the Cavinti Falls and heritage sites.
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.
Caliraya Resort Club
Resort on the lake; basic rooms, good for day‑use or overnight
Spacio Caliraya
Boutique lodge near the lake; offers rooms and glamping
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–₱2,000 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱2,000–₱3,500 (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed
- High
- ₱3,500 (≈ US$65)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Caliraya resort room1 × 1 night × ₱3,500 | ₱3,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₱2,500 | ₱5,000 |
| Jeepney round‑trip to Santa Cruz2 × ₱30 | ₱60 |
| Tricycle ride to Caliraya lakefront2 × ₱50 | ₱100 |
| eSIM data for 7 days2 × ₱1,200 | ₱2,400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱1,110 |
| Trip total≈ ₱6,090 per person per day, bed included | ₱12,170≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in PHP; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local café | ₱40–₱80 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Street snack (kakanin, fish balls) | ₱30–₱70 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Jeepney fare (city to Lumban) | ₱30–₱50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tricycle ride (short intra‑town) | ₱20–₱40 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Territorial dispute over the eastern shore of Caliraya with Cavinti and Kalayaan – check local signage before venturing.
- Roads to the lake can be steep and narrow; drive cautiously in rain.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire and ambulance
- 117
- National emergency (all services)
- 911
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Emergency
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- Fire and ambulance117
- National emergency (all services)911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Manila → Lumban (bus/jeepney): about ₱150–₱200 (≈ US$3–4), 1½ h
- Lumban → Caliraya (tricycle): ≈₱30–₱50 for 5 km (3.1 mi)≈₱30–₱50 for 3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Lumban. 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) · 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a lake‑side cabin stay for a night‑by‑lake experience.
- Combine with a Pagsanjan waterfall day‑trip for a full‑day itinerary.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Lumban
- secondaryWikivoyage: Lumban, revision 5339542 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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