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Tanauan
Spend a half‑day in Tanauan, Leyte – see the historic church and try skimboarding; one day is enough.
Tanauan is a small municipality on Leyte Island with a historic church and a coastal skimboarding spot. It can be visited as a quick stop from Tacloban or Palo, requiring only a few hours.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–May
- avoid Jun–Nov (typhoon season)
- Airport
- TAC
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 Tanauan117 ▾
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 Tanauan, 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; keep an eye on weather forecasts during the rainy season.
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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.
- AirportTAC Tacloban Airport (about 30 km (19 mi) north, 45 min by road).TAC Tacloban Airport (about 19 mi (30 km) north, 45 min by road).
- Getting aroundMotorbike or tricycle hire; roads are paved but can be narrow.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local kiosk₱30–₱60 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (2-person), a night, per room₱900 (≈ US$16)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (2-person), a night, per room₱1,300 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (2-person), a night, per room₱2,000 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱800 (≈ US$15) · Mid ₱1,200 (≈ US$25) · High ₱1,800 (≈ US$35)
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
- TAC Tacloban Airport (about 30 km (19 mi) north, 45 min by road)TAC Tacloban Airport (about 19 mi (30 km) north, 45 min by road)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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 May (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Oct (19 rain days), driest Apr (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tanauan: 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
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
19 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
19 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18 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
Motorbike or tricycle hire; roads are paved but can be narrow. Walking is fine for the church and beach area.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tacloban
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus or van from Tanauan, about 45 min
City offers more dining and lodging options.
Palo
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Jeepney or tricycle, about 30 min
Nearby town with market and churches.
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.
No major hotels in town
Check nearby Tacloban or Palo for accommodation
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
- ₱1,200–1,800 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- High
- ₱1,800 (≈ US$35)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (2-person)1 × 1 night × ₱900 | ₱900 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₱800 | ₱800 |
| Motorbike hire, full day1 × ₱600 · check | ₱600 |
| Tricycle ride to the church and back1 × ₱150 | ₱150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱245 |
| Trip total≈ ₱2,695 per person per day, bed included | ₱2,695≈ US$50 |
Few rooms in Tanauan itself; Tacloban and Palo have more choice.
2026 estimate in PHP; flights and inter-island ferries excluded. Most travellers sleep in Tacloban or Palo and visit Tanauan as a half-day.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local kiosk | ₱30–₱60 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Meal at a small restaurant | ₱80–₱150 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Tricycle ride (short distance) | ₱30–₱50 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads may be flooded during heavy rain; check local conditions.
- Typhoon season (June‑Nov) can disrupt travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire and ambulance
- 117
- National emergency
- 911
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Emergency
- National emergency911
- Police117
- Fire and ambulance117
Embassy
US consulate is in Manila; the nearest Philippine foreign office is in Tacloban (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tacloban → Tanauan, bus or van: about ₱120 (≈ US$3), 45 min
- Motorbike hire: about ₱600 (≈ US$11) per day (check)
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 Tanauan. 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–Nov (typhoon season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area 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
- Add a simple guesthouse listing in Tanauan.
- Create a day‑trip guide linking Tacloban and Palo.
Sources
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