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Bolinao
Spend 1–2 days in Bolinao to see the beaches, lighthouse and waterfalls; longer only if you want a relaxed beach stay.
Bolinao is a small coastal town in Pangasinan with several beaches, a historic lighthouse and nearby waterfalls. It is reachable by a 5–6 hour bus from Manila or 30–60 min from Alaminos, making it suitable for a short stopover or a laid‑back beach holiday.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–May
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- Airports
- MNL · 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.
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
Emergency numbers for Bolinao117 ▾
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 Bolinao, 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 tourists; stay aware of traffic and avoid isolated night walks.
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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
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckMNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Main international gateway; about 5 h by bus to Bolinao (check schedules).).
- Getting aroundJeepney and tricycle are the main local transport; walking at night is not recommended.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café₱80–120 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse or hostel, a night, per person₱800 (≈ US$15)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range resort room (2‑person), a night, per room₱3,500 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedMid‑range resort room (2‑person), 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
- MNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Main international gateway; about 5 h by bus to Bolinao (check schedules).) · CRK Clark International Airport (Domestic flights; about 3 h 30 min by car to Bolinao (check road conditions).)
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
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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°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 (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bolinao: 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)
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)
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Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°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 and tricycle are the main local transport; walking at night is not recommended.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hundred Islands National Park (Alaminos)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min total
Bus from Bolinao to Alaminos (≈30 min), then local boat hire
Island hopping; bring swimwear and cash for boat fees.
Lingayen Beach
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Jeepney north to Lingayen (≈45 min)
Long sandy beach, good for sunset.
Bani National Forest Preserve
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Hire tricycle to Bani (≈1 h 15 min)
Trail can be muddy in rainy months; bring water and sturdy shoes.
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.
Ilog Malino Beach Resort
Private resort on Ilog Malino; basic rooms, beach access.
El Pescador
Hotel‑resort in Poblacion; friendly staff.
Puerto Del Sol Beach Resort and Hotel Club
Resort on Ilog Malino; mid‑range facilities.
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
- ₱1,200–1,800 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱2,000–2,800 (≈ US$40–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₱3,500–5,000 (≈ US$65–90) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range resort room (2‑person)1 × 1 night × ₱3,500 | ₱3,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₱2,000 | ₱4,000 |
| Victory Liner bus Manila → Bolinao (one way)2 × ₱1,200 · check | ₱2,400 |
| Tricycle ride (10 km)2 × ₱150 · check | ₱300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱1,020 |
| Trip total≈ ₱5,610 per person per day, bed included | ₱11,220≈ US$200 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ₱80–120 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Grilled fish (local restaurant) | ₱150–250 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₱20–35 (≈ under US$1) |
| Jeepney ride (short distance) | ₱10–15 (≈ under US$1) |
| Entrance to Cindys Cave | ₱100 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Night walks can be long and unsafe; use tricycle or jeepney after dark.
- Bus schedules from Manila may vary; confirm departure times.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire and ambulance
- 117
- National emergency
- 911
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Emergency
- Police117
- Fire and ambulance117
- National emergency911
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Manila → Bolinao (Victory Liner bus): about ₱1,200 (≈ US$25), 5–6 h (check)
- Tricycle (10 km): ≈ ₱150
Say or show
- Pasensya na — Excuse me / Sorry (pah-sen-sya na)
- Salamat — Thank you (sa-la-mat)
- Magkano ito? — How much is this? (mag-ka-no i-to)
- 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 Bolinao. 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 · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 2 airports 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
- 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
- secondaryWikidata – Bolinao
- secondaryWikivoyage: Bolinao, revision 5280475 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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