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Los Baños
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Los Baños for hot‑spring soak, Mount Makiling hike or UPLB campus walk; no need to stay overnight unless you want resort spa.
Los Baños is a lakeside resort town 63 km south of Manila, known for mineral hot springs at Mount Makiling’s foot and the University of the Philippines campus. Its attractions cluster within a few kilometres, so a single day covers the main sights; stay only for spa‑resort relaxation.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season, landslides)
- Airport
- MNL
- Nights
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- 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 Los Baños117 ▾
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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 Los Baños, 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 for day visitors; watch for landslides in rainy months and leeches on forest hikes.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 911 fire & ambulance
- 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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila) (≈ 63 km (39 mi) by road, 1½ h in traffic).MNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila) (≈ 39 mi (63 km) by road, 1½ h in traffic).
- Getting aroundJeepney and tricycle routes run the Calamba‑Pagsanjan Road; buses from Manila stop at the town crossing.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)₱50–₱100 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedDormitory bed, a night, per person₱300 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedResort double room, a night, per room₱2,500 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedResort double room, a night, per room₱4,000 (≈ US$75)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱800 (≈ US$15) · Mid ₱1,500 (≈ US$30) · 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
- MNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila) (≈ 63 km (39 mi) by road, 1½ h in traffic)MNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila) (≈ 39 mi (63 km) by road, 1½ h in traffic)
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
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 Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Los Baños: 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)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
4 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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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)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 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 and tricycle routes run the Calamba‑Pagsanjan Road; buses from Manila stop at the town crossing. Rent a car for the Mount Makiling trail or use UPLB campus shuttles.
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 Makiling hike
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h total
Jeepney to UPLB gate, then trailhead; 10 min walk
4–5 h ascent, bring water and wear sturdy shoes.
Hot‑spring resort day‑use
goDoor to door: ≈ 15 min
Taxi or tricycle from town centre, 5 min
Nominal entry fee; most resorts allow day‑pass.
Pagsanjan Falls (boat ride)
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 2 h
Bus to Pagsanjan (≈ 30 min), then boat launch
Check boat schedule; may be crowded on weekends.
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.
Splash Mountain Resort Hotel
Pool, lazy river, hot‑spring pool; near National Highway
Hillspa Resort
Water slides and spa; 5 min from town centre
La Roca De Trinidad
Family‑friendly resort with onsen‑style pools
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
| Resort double room1 × 1 night × ₱2,500 | ₱2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₱1,500 | ₱1,500 |
| Jeepney round‑trip Manila‑Los Baños1 × ₱250 · check | ₱250 |
| Hot‑spring day‑pass1 × ₱350 · check | ₱350 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × ₱1,200 · check | ₱1,200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱580 |
| Trip total≈ ₱6,380 per person per day, bed included | ₱6,380≈ US$120 |
2026 estimate in Philippine pesos; flights and inter‑island transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Buko pie slice | ₱80–₱120 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Coffee (café) | ₱50–₱100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Jeepney fare Manila‑Los Baños | ₱250 (≈ US$5) |
| Hot‑spring day‑use (resort) | ₱300–₱500 (≈ US$6–9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads prone to landslides during heavy rain; check conditions in June‑Oct.
- Leeches on Makiling hikes; wear long pants and bring repellent.
- No alcohol allowed inside the UPLB campus.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire & ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police117
- Fire & ambulance911
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Manila → Los Baños (jeepney): ≈ ₱250, 1½ h (check)
- Resort hot‑spring day‑pass: ≈ ₱350 (check)
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- Paumanhin — Excuse me / Sorry
- Salamat — Thank you
- Magkano ito? — How much is this?
- Saan ang banyo? — Where is the bathroom?
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 Los Baños. 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, 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at a resort for spa‑relaxation.
- Include a guided night‑walk on Makiling for wildlife spotting.
Sources
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