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Cavinti
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Cavinti for waterfalls, caves and lake‑front camping; stay overnight only if you want glamping by Caliraya or Lumot.
Cavinti is a highland town in Laguna known for waterfalls, caves and lake‑front campsites. Most sights cluster around Caliraya and Lumot Lakes, reachable by road from Manila in about three hours. One day covers the main falls, river cave and a quick lake visit; extra time is useful for glamping or hiking the underground river.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Feb–May (dry, best for trekking and camping)
- avoid Jun–Jan (rainy season, water‑based activities limited)
- Airport
- MNL
- Nights
- 0–1 (overnight only for glamping or resort stay)
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Cavinti117 ▾
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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 Cavinti, 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
- SafetyCavinti is generally safe; watch for slippery trails after rain and keep valuables secure in transport.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 117 fire/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.
- AirportMNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila, about 3 h drive to Cavinti via Route 603).
- Getting aroundTricycles are the main local transport, fare from ₱20 (≈ under US$1).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at Roa Coffee₱80–120 (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketBumbungan Ecopark entry₱50 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedCampsite pitch (tent or glamping), a night, per person₱300 (≈ US$6)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱500 (≈ US$9) · Mid ₱1,000 (≈ US$18) · High ₱1,500 (≈ US$30)
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, about 3 h drive to Cavinti via Route 603)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Feb–May. Avoid: Jun–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest May (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 May (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cavinti: 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)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°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)
13 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 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
Tricycles are the main local transport, fare from ₱20. Jeepney from Santa Cruz to Cavinti costs ₱25‑30; a short ₱20 tricycle ride reaches the town centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Pagsanjan Falls (Cavinti side)
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Jeepney to Cavinti, then hike up 600 steps or take a raft from the gorge
Climb the ladder for a view; raft trip is popular.
Cavinti Underground River
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Local guide from town centre, 10‑min drive
Explore the cave complex; wear sturdy shoes.
Caliraya Lake water sports
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Tricycle to lake shore (≈15 min)
Boating, fishing, kayaking; fees ₱50‑₱100.
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.
Camp Jawie's Farm & Glamping Site
Glamping spot on Paowin, near Caliraya Lake.
5558 Campsite
Basic campsite in Bukal, close to Lumot Lake.
Green Haven Lakeside Campsite
Lakeside site with basic amenities.
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
- ₱500–800 (≈ US$9–15) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱800–1,200 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- High
- ₱1,200 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Campsite pitch (tent or glamping)2 × 1 night × ₱500 | ₱1,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₱1,000 | ₱2,000 |
| Jeepney Santa Cruz → Cavinti (round‑trip)2 × ₱30 · check | ₱60 |
| Tricycle town ride2 × ₱20 · check | ₱40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱310 |
| Trip total≈ ₱1,705 per person per day, bed included | ₱3,410≈ US$60 |
Basic site near Caliraya or Lumot Lakes
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Jeepney fare Santa Cruz → Cavinti | ₱25–30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tricycle ride in town | ₱20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bumbungan Ecopark entry | ₱50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Coffee at Roa Coffee | ₱80–120 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Water sports at Caliraya | ₱100–200 (≈ US$2–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads are winding two‑lane mountain routes; drive carefully, especially after rain.
- Bumbungan Ecopark may close during heavy rain or when water is brown‑sediment‑laden.
- Some waterfalls (e.g., Sumucab Twin Falls) have limited signage; ask locals for safe paths.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire/ambulance
- 117
- National emergency
- 911
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Emergency
- Police117
- Fire/ambulance117
- National emergency911
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Santa Cruz → Cavinti jeepney: ≈₱25–30, 2 h (check)
- Tricycle town ride: ₱20 (≈ under US$1), 5 min
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-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 Cavinti. 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: Feb–May (dry, best for trekking and camping) · avoid Jun–Jan (rainy season, water‑based activities limited) · 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 glamping site for lake sunrise.
- Combine with a day trip to Santa Cruz for local market food.
Sources
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