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Mabini
Spend 2 days in Mabini for diving and a short hike; arrive early to avoid peak‑season traffic.
Mabini, on the Calumpan Peninsula, is the Philippines' scuba‑diving birthplace. Its main draw is Anilao’s reefs, plus a one‑hour hike to Mount Gulugod Baboy. The town is reachable from Manila in 2½ h by car, but traffic can add time, especially March‑May. Two days cover diving, a hike, and a relaxed beach evening.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Mar–May (peak diving season) and Dec–Feb (dry, less crowded)
- avoid Jul–Oct (rainy, higher seas)
- Airport
- BTG
- Nights
- 2
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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.
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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 Mabini911 ▾
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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 Mabini, 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
- SafetyMabini is generally safe; petty theft is rare but keep valuables secure, especially on beaches and in crowded dive shops.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police / ambulance · 911 fire · 02‑8‑1888 Tourist Hotline (English)
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBTG Batangas Airport (≈1 h by car from Mabini; taxis or jeepney available).
- Getting aroundJeepney BW‑05 links town, Anilao, Talaga and Masasa; rent a car or motorbike for flexibility.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)₱80–150 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))₱300–450 (≈ US$6–8)
- Museum or sight ticketDive entry (2‑tank)₱2,200–2,800 (≈ US$40–50)
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse or dorm, a night, per person₱800 (≈ US$15)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range resort room (double), a night, per room₱3,500 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedMid‑range resort room (double), a night, per room₱5,000 (≈ US$90)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱1,200 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₱1,800 (≈ US$35) · High ₱2,600 (≈ US$50)
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
- BTG Batangas Airport (≈1 h by car from Mabini; taxis or jeepney available)
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
not flagged
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
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jul–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 (14 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mabini: 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)
6 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 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)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
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)
14 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°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
Jeepney BW‑05 links town, Anilao, Talaga and Masasa; rent a car or motorbike for flexibility. The STAR Tollway is the fastest road from Manila, but expect congestion at Lipa and Batangas City.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Taal Heritage Town
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Jeepney BW‑05 to Batangas City, then local bus to Taal (≈1 h total)
Well‑preserved Spanish‑colonial architecture, short hike to Taal Volcano viewpoint.
Lemery Beach
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Rent a motorbike or take a jeepney via Route 436 (≈45 min)
Quiet beach, good for sunset.
Balayan Bay
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Jeepney to Balayan (≈1 h)
Limited facilities; best for a quick photo stop.
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.
Anilao Outrigger Resort
Diving centre, steps down from parking; price from ₱2,800
Sea's Spring Resort
Beachfront rooms, hot‑spring baths; price from ₱3,620
Mayumi Resort
Small beach resort, on‑site dive shop
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
- ₱1,800–2,600 (≈ US$35–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₱2,600 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range resort room (double)1 × 2 nights × ₱3,500 | ₱7,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ₱1,800 | ₱7,200 |
| Jeepney BW‑05 round‑trip fare2 × ₱150 · check | ₱300 |
| Scuba dive (2‑tank) package2 × ₱2,500 · check | ₱5,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × ₱1,200 · check | ₱2,400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱2,190 |
| Trip total≈ ₱6,020 per person per day, bed included | ₱24,090≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | ₱80–150 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Local meal (rice + viand) | ₱120–250 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Jeepney fare (short trip) | ₱15–30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ₱300–450 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Dive entry (2‑tank) | ₱2,200–2,800 (≈ US$40–50) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Peak‑season traffic can add 30–60 min to travel time; leave early.
- Resort rooms often require stairs; consider accessibility needs.
- July–Oct rains may suspend diving trips.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Ambulance
- 911
- Fire
- 911
- Tourist Hotline (English)
- 02‑8‑1888
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Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Manila → Batangas (STAR Tollway): ≈₱1,200–1,500 by car, 2½ h (check traffic)
- Jeepney BW‑05 round‑trip: ≈₱150 per person (check schedule)
Say or show
- Pasensya na — Excuse me / Sorry (pah-sen-sya na)
- Salamat — Thank you (sa-la-mat)
- Magkano? — How much? (mag-ka-no?)
- Nasaan ang banyo? — Where is the bathroom? (na-san ang ban-yo?)
- Pwede po ang resibo? — Can I have the bill? (pwe-de po ang re-si-bo?)
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 Mabini. 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: Mar–May (peak diving season) and Dec–Feb (dry, less crowded) · avoid Jul–Oct (rainy, higher seas) · 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
- 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
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