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Babatngon
Half-day trip from Tacloban for Busay Falls and a quiet coastal lunch; not a base.
Babatngon is a small town on Leyte's north coast, 33 km from Tacloban, known for the three-tiered Busay Falls. The town itself has a public market and a few farm-to-table eateries. Most visitors come for a picnic at the falls and return the same day.
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- Weather
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Mar–May (dry, good for falls)
- avoid Nov–Feb (typhoon season, falls may be dangerous)
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- TAC
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Babatngon911 ▾
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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 Babatngon, 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
- SafetyBabatngon is generally safe.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire and ambulance
- 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 Daniel Z.
- Getting aroundTricycles and jeepneys connect the town centre to Busay Falls and the market.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedHostel bed in Tacloban, a night, per person₱500 (≈ US$9)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in Tacloban, a night, per room₱2,000 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedDouble room in Tacloban, a night, per room₱3,500 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱800 (≈ US$15) · Mid ₱2,000 (≈ US$40) · High ₱4,000 (≈ US$75)
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 Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (Tacloban) (33 km (21 mi) southeast; jeepney or tricycle to Babatngon, about 45 min)TAC Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (Tacloban) (21 mi (33 km) southeast; jeepney or tricycle to Babatngon, about 45 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Feb
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Mar–May. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest May (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Nov (20 rain days), driest Apr (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Babatngon: 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)
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Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
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Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
20 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 and jeepneys connect the town centre to Busay Falls and the market. Walking is fine for the compact core.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Jeepney or tricycle, about 45 min
Base for Babatngon; see the San Juanico Bridge and MacArthur Landing Memorial.
Palo
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Jeepney via Tacloban, about 1 h
Historic town with the Palo Cathedral and Leyte Landing Memorial.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Jeepney or bus via Tacloban, about 2 h
Full day; better as a separate trip.
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.
Tacloban City
Most accommodation is in Tacloban; day-trip to Babatngon.
Balay Ni Tatay Farm Resort
A farm resort with rooms, 20 min south of town; organic food on site.
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
- ₱800–1,500 (≈ US$15–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱1,500–3,000 (≈ US$30–55) excl. bed
- High
- ₱3,000 (≈ US$55)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in Tacloban1 × 1 night × ₱2,000 | ₱2,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₱2,000 | ₱4,000 |
| Jeepney Tacloban–Babatngon, one way2 × ₱50 · check | ₱100 |
| Tricycle to Busay Falls, round trip1 × ₱200 · check | ₱200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱630 |
| Trip total≈ ₱3,465 per person per day, bed included | ₱6,930≈ US$130 |
2026 estimate in pesos; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Jeepney Tacloban–Babatngoncheck | ₱50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tricycle to Busay Falls (round trip)check | ₱200 (≈ US$4) |
| Meal at a local eatery | ₱100–200 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Bottled water | ₱20 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Busay Falls can be slippery after rain; check conditions locally.
- No ATMs in Babatngon; bring cash from Tacloban.
- Typhoon season (Nov–Feb) may close roads and make falls unsafe.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
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Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tacloban → Babatngon, jeepney: about ₱50 (≈ under US$1), 45 min (check)
- Tricycle to Busay Falls, round trip: about ₱200 (≈ US$4) (check)
Say or show
- Magkano? — How much? (mag-KA-no)
- Salamat — Thank you (sa-LA-mat)
- Nasaan ang talon? — Where is the falls? (na-SA-an ang TA-lon)
- Magandang umaga — Good morning (ma-gan-DANG u-MA-ga)
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 Babatngon. 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 (dry, good for falls) · avoid Nov–Feb (typhoon season, falls may be dangerous) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 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
Sources
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