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Solano
Spend a half‑day to a full day walking the town centre; stay one night if you need a base for nearby trips to Bayombong or the rolling hills.
Solano is the largest town in Nueva Vizcaya, a commercial hub on the Maharlika Highway and a common stopover between Manila and the Cordillera highlands. Its main attractions are clustered around the plaza and are easily explored on foot, while tricycles and jeepneys connect to surrounding municipalities.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season)
- Airports
- CYZ · MNL
- Nights
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- 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 Solano117 ▾
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 Solano, 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; keep an eye on traffic and watch belongings in crowded areas.
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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.
- AirportcheckCYZ Cauayan Airport (Nearest commercial airport, about 1.5 h by bus/jeepney; check flights).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable; tricycles wait at the bus/jeepney terminal and near the church.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (local café)₱40–80 (≈ US$1–2)
- BeerBeer (bottle in a store)₱40–60 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse or hostel bed, a night, per person₱300 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per room₱2,500 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel 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
- CYZ Cauayan Airport (Nearest commercial airport, about 1.5 h by bus/jeepney; check flights) · MNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila) (Main gateway, 6–8 h by bus via Maharlika Highway)
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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Solano: 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)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°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
The town centre is walkable; tricycles wait at the bus/jeepney terminal and near the church. Jeepneys run to Bagabag, Banaue, Santa Fe and other nearby towns. Buses stop at the Total gas station (northbound) and Solano East Central School (southbound).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bayombong
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Jeepney from Solano Transport Terminal, about 30 min
Provincial capital, market and historic sites.
Bangaan Rolling Hills
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Tricycle from town centre, about 15 min
Scenic hill formations with town views.
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.
AM‑PM Lodge
Fan‑cooled double rooms, private bathroom, free Wi‑Fi
Balai Gloria Hotel
Hotel with restaurant and wellness centre
Meaco Royal Hotel – Solano
Central location on B. Aquino Avenue
Governor's Garden Hotel
Near the plaza, basic rooms
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
| Mid‑range hotel double room1 × 1 night × ₱2,500 | ₱2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₱1,500 | ₱1,500 |
| Bus or jeepney round‑trip to Bayombong1 × ₱200 · check | ₱200 |
| Tricycle ride (5 km)1 × ₱100 · check | ₱100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱430 |
| Trip total≈ ₱4,730 per person per day, bed included | ₱4,730≈ US$85 |
2026 estimate in PHP; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (local café) | ₱40–80 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Silog meal (rice + egg + meat) | ₱60–120 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Beer (bottle in a store) | ₱40–60 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Tricycle ride (town centre)check | ₱20–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Jeepney to Bayombongcheck | ₱20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Heavy traffic on Maharlika Highway during peak hours; use the diversion road east of town to bypass congestion.
- Bus and jeepney schedules can change; confirm times at the terminal or with locals.
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)
- Tricycle town centre: ₱20–50 (≈ under US$1) (check)
- Jeepney Solano → Bayombong: ₱20–30 (≈ under US$1) (check)
- Bus Solano → Manila: ₱500–700 (≈ US$9–13) (check)
Say or show
- Pasensya na — Excuse me / Sorry (pah-sen-sya na)
- Salamat — Thank you (sa-la-mat)
- Magkano ito? — How much is it? (mag-ka-no i-to)
- Saan ang banyo? — Where is the bathroom? (sa-an ang ban-yo)
Check local transport fares; many jeepney drivers accept exact change only.
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 Solano. 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–Nov (rainy season) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 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
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