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Loboc
Spend a half‑day on the Loboc River Cruise and stay one night in a budget guesthouse; you can see the main sights in a single day.
Loboc is a small riverside town on Bohol known for its river cruise, tarsier sanctuary and nearby Chocolate Hills. Most visitors do the cruise and a quick town walk in a day, then stay the night before heading to Tagbilaran or other Bohol sites.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season)
- Airport
- TAG
- Nights
- 1
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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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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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 Loboc117 ▾
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 Loboc, 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
- SafetyLoboc is generally safe; watch belongings on crowded jeepneys and be cautious of the cruise photographer scam.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 117 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTAG Tagbilaran Airport (Domestic flights to Bohol; shuttle or jeepney to Loboc (~45 min).).
- Getting aroundWalk the town centre; rent a scooter for ₱500 (≈ US$9) / day to reach Chocolate Hills or remote eateries.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee₱30–50 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBackpacker dorm, a night, per person₱350 (≈ US$7)
- Mid-range bedCottage room, a night, per room₱1,200 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedCottage room, a night, per room₱1,800 (≈ US$35)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱600 (≈ US$11) · Mid ₱900 (≈ US$16) · High ₱1,300 (≈ US$25)
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
- TAG Tagbilaran Airport (Domestic flights to Bohol; shuttle or jeepney to Loboc (~45 min).)
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
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
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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Nov. 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 Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Loboc: 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)
2 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 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
Walk the town centre; rent a scooter for ₱500 / day to reach Chocolate Hills or remote eateries.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Chocolate Hills
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Jeepney to Carmen (≈30 km (19 mi)) then local bus, total ≈1 hJeepney to Carmen (≈19 mi (30 km)) then local bus, total ≈1 h
Best in early morning to avoid heat.
Tagbilaran
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Jeepney directly, 27 km (17 mi), about 45 minJeepney directly, 17 mi (27 km), about 45 min
Gateway to Bohol airport and ferry.
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.
Loboc Backpackers Inn
Fan dorm, two beds per room, ₱350 per person, shared bathroom
Fox & The Firefly Cottages
Dorm beds and rooms, from ₱450
Twilight N
Rooms from ₱550
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
- ₱600–900 (≈ US$11–16) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱900–1,300 (≈ US$16–25) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Backpacker dorm1 × 1 night × ₱350 | ₱350 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₱600 | ₱600 |
| Loboc River Cruise (90 min, buffet)1 × ₱850 · Tip for dancers extra. | ₱850 |
| Scooter rental1 × ₱500 · Check availability. | ₱500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱230 |
| Trip total≈ ₱2,530 per person per day, bed included | ₱2,530≈ US$45 |
2026 estimate in PHP; flights and inter‑island ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ₱30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Burger (Angel's Burgers) | ₱29–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Scooter rental (per day) | ₱500 (≈ US$9) |
| Loboc River Cruise | ₱850–1,000 (≈ US$15–18) |
| Cable car & zipline | ₱350 (≈ US$7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Scooter traffic can be busy; wear a helmet.
- River cruise includes a tip for dancers; budget extra.
- Photographer scam on the cruise: agree on price before the photo.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire and ambulance
- 117
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Emergency
- Police117
- Fire and ambulance117
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Jeepney Tagbilaran ↔ Loboc: ≈ ₱120, 45 min
- Scooter rental (per day): ₱500 (≈ US$9)
Say or show
- Pasensya na po — Excuse me / Sorry (pasensya na po)
- Salamat — Thank you (salamat)
- Magkano ito? — How much is this? (magkano ito?)
- Pwede ba mag‑card? — Can I pay by card? (pwede ba mag‑card?)
- Nasaan ang banyo? — Where is the bathroom? (nasaan ang banyo?)
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 Loboc. 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 →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add airport‑to‑bed contract for Tagbilaran airport (TGD).
- Map walking clusters: riverfront, town centre, nearby churches.
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