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Capas
Spend 1–2 days: visit the Death March Memorial, New Clark City sports park, and take a 4×4 to Mount Pinatubo; stay near the highway for easy transport.
Capas, a municipality in southern Tarlac, is the historic endpoint of the WWII Death March and the gateway to New Clark City and Mount Pinatubo. Its sights cluster along the MacArthur Highway, making a short stay (1–2 days) sufficient for the main attractions and a day‑trip trek.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season, road works)
- Airport
- CRK
- Nights
- 1–2
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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.
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Capas117 ▾
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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 Capas, 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
- SafetyCapas is generally safe; stay alert on busy highways and during rainy season flash floods.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 117 fire & ambulance · 911 General emergency (national)
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCRK Clark International Airport (Angeles) (About 30 min by car via SCTEX).
- Getting aroundTricycles dominate town travel; hire a tricycle for short hops or rent a car for the 4×4 Pinatubo tour.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet food (e.g., fish balls, barbecued pork)₱30–₱80 (≈ US$1–2)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Manila‑Capascheck₱300–₱400 (≈ US$6–8)
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse bed, a night, per person₱800 (≈ US$15)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₱3,500 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₱5,000 (≈ US$90)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱1,200 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₱2,000 (≈ US$40) · High ₱3,500 (≈ US$65)
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
- CRK Clark International Airport (Angeles) (About 30 min by car via SCTEX)
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
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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°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 (13 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Capas: 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)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 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 dominate town travel; hire a tricycle for short hops or rent a car for the 4×4 Pinatubo tour. Roads to New Clark City are paved; some mountain access roads are still under construction (check local updates).
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 Pinatubo 4×4 trek
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Book a 4×4 ride at the Tourism Office in Brgy. Santa Juliana; drive 30 min from town.
Dress warm, bring water; tours run year‑round but may be delayed by rain.
New Clark City Sports Park
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Drive or tricycle 10 min north via the SCTEX spur.
Visit the Athletics Stadium and Aquatics Center; no entry fee.
Bueno Hot Springs
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Drive 15 min east on Capas‑Botolan road.
Hot‑water pools at 45‑49 °C (120 °F); no formal ticket, pay on site.Hot‑water pools at 45‑120 °F (49 °C); no formal ticket, pay on site.
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.
The Farmhouse at EDL
Rural inn near the river; basic rooms, good for early‑morning treks.
Mr Blue Inn Hotel & Events Venue
Along MacArthur Highway, easy access to bus stops.
Bossa Nova Inn
Budget guesthouse near Cut‑Cut, close to New Clark City.
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
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × ₱3,500 | ₱3,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₱2,000 | ₱4,000 |
| 4×4 Pinatubo trek (round‑trip)2 × ₱2,000 · check | ₱4,000 |
| Bus fare Manila‑Capas (one way)2 × ₱450 · check | ₱900 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱1,240 |
| Trip total≈ ₱6,820 per person per day, bed included | ₱13,640≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in PHP; flights and airport transfers excluded.
Prices of common things
| Street food (e.g., fish balls, barbecued pork) | ₱30–₱80 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | ₱20–₱35 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tricycle ride (short distance) | ₱20–₱40 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus ticket Manila‑Capascheck | ₱300–₱400 (≈ US$6–8) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No passenger train service since the 1980s; rely on bus or car.
- Road to Zambales foothills still under construction (2024); may be closed after heavy rain.
- During the rainy season, flash floods can affect the MacArthur Highway near the river.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire & ambulance
- 117
- General emergency (national)
- 911
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Emergency
- Police117
- Fire & ambulance117
Embassy
US Embassy in Manila; US Consulate in Angeles (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Manila → Capas bus: ≈₱350, 2–3 h (check schedule)
- Capas → New Clark City (taxi): ≈₱150–₱250, 10 min
Say or show
- Pasensya na — Excuse me / Sorry (pah-sen-sya na)
- Salamat — Thank you (sa-la-mat)
- Magkano? — How much? (mag-ka-no)
- Saan ang banyo? — Where is the bathroom? (sa-an 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 Capas. 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, road works) · 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a one‑day bus pass for MacArthur Highway routes (check local rates).
- Create a trekking guide for Mount Pinatubo with safety briefings.
- Link to New Clark City event calendar for sports fans.
Sources
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