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Malvar
Spend a half‑day in Malvar: visit Calijon Falls, Miguel Malvar Shrine and the market; stay overnight at Lima Park Hotel if you need rest.
Malvar is a small agricultural town on the STAR Tollway, about 30 km south of Manila. Its main attractions – a waterfall, a historic shrine and a local market – are close together, so a few hours suffice. Overnight is only for convenience or if you plan to explore nearby Tanauan horse‑track.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy, possible Taal activity)
- Airports
- MNL · BSO
- Nights
- 1 (optional)
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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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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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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 Malvar117 ▾
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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 Malvar, 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; main risk is volcanic alerts and rainy season road conditions.
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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.
- Getting aroundTricycles are the main public transport; taxis or rideshare can be hired for the STAR Tollway exit to town centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local café₱50–80 (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealStreet food (kwek‑kwek, fishball)₱30–60 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedStandard room, a night, per person₱3,996 (≈ US$75)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱1,200 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₱1,800 (≈ US$35) · 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
- MNL Ninoy Aquino International · BSO Batangas Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Malvar: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 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 public transport; taxis or rideshare can be hired for the STAR Tollway exit to 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
Calijon Falls
goDoor to door: ≈10 min total
Tricycle from Malvar exit, about 4 min drive
Waterfall complex with two large and two small falls.
Metro Manila Horse Turf Club
goDoor to door: ≈20 min total
Taxi or rideshare north to Tanauan boundary, ~15 min
18‑ha horse‑racing track on Malvar–Tanauan border.
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.
Lima Park Hotel
Standard/Deluxe rooms, check‑in 3 PM, checkout 12 NN, price PHP 3,996 per night
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
- ₱1,200–1,800 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱1,800–2,500 (≈ US$35–45) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Standard room1 × 1 night × ₱4,500 | ₱4,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₱1,800 | ₱1,800 |
| Tricycle ride to Calijon Falls1 × ₱150 · check | ₱150 |
| Taxi to Horse Turf Club1 × ₱300 · check | ₱300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱680 |
| Trip total≈ ₱7,430 per person per day, bed included | ₱7,430≈ US$140 |
2026 estimate in PHP; flights and inter‑island transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local café | ₱50–80 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Street food (kwek‑kwek, fishball) | ₱30–60 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₱20–35 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Western barangays lie in Taal Volcano danger zone – check PHIVOLCS alerts; avoid travel if level 3 or higher.
- Buses stop on request only; confirm schedule at the STAR Tollway exit.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire/ambulance
- 117
- National emergency
- 911
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Emergency
- Police117
- Fire/ambulance117
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tricycle (short ride): ≈ ₱30–50 per trip (check)
- Taxi from Manila airport to Malvar: ≈ ₱1,200–1,500, 45 min (check)
Say or show
- Paumanhin — Excuse me / Sorry
- Salamat — Thank you
- Magkano? — How much?
- Nasaan ang banyo? — Where is the bathroom?
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 Malvar. 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–Oct (rainy, possible Taal activity) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add bus schedule details for Lipa and Batangas City routes.
- Map tricycle routes to main sights.
- Include volcano alert monitoring steps.
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