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Pasacao
Skip unless you have a specific reason: the brown-sand beaches and Daruanak Island are a half-day trip from Naga, not a destination on their own.
Pasacao is a small port town on the northwestern coast of Camarines Sur, known locally as the 'Summer Capital' for its long stretch of brownish sand beaches and the 200-metre Daruanak Island just offshore. The town is a transit point for ferries to Burias Island (Masbate) and has a handful of beach resorts, but the beaches are not exceptional by Philippine standards and the town itself has limited dining and accommodation. Most travellers use it as a quick side trip from Naga or a stop on the way to Masbate.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Nov (typhoon season, rough seas for island trips)
- Airport
- WNP
- Nights
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- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- 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 Pasacao911 ▾
- National emergency911
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 Pasacao, 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
- SafetyPasacao is generally safe, but petty theft can occur at the port and market.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers911 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.
- AirportcheckWNP Naga Airport (About 45 min by van or jeepney to Pasacao; check flight schedules as service is limited.).
- Getting aroundcheckTricycles and pedicabs cover the town; a tricycle from the centre to Balogo beach costs about ₱50–100 (≈ US$1–2) (check).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedBasic inn or homestay room, a night, per room₱600 (≈ US$11)
- Mid-range bedBasic inn or homestay room, a night, per room₱1,200 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedBasic inn or homestay room, a night, per room₱2,500 (≈ US$45)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱1,000 (≈ US$18) · 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
- WNP Naga Airport (About 45 min by van or jeepney to Pasacao; check flight schedules as service is limited.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
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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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°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 (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (17 rain days), driest Apr (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pasacao: 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)
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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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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Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°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)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 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 pedicabs cover the town; a tricycle from the centre to Balogo beach costs about ₱50–100 (check).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Van or jeepney from Pasacao CBD Terminal, about 30–40 min
Naga has more dining, the Basilica of Our Lady of Peñafrancia and the Naga Ecological Park.
Door to door: About 4 h
Van to Naga, then bus or van to Caramoan, about 3–4 h total
Too far for a day trip; better to base in Caramoan itself.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Van or jeepney via Naga, about 1–1.5 h
Iriga has Mount Asog and the Iriga City Lake; only if you have extra time.
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.
Balogo area
Closest to the beach resorts and boat rentals for Daruanak Island; limited budget options.
Poblacion (town centre)
Near the public market and port; basic inns and homestays.
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
| Basic inn or homestay room1 × 1 night × ₱600 | ₱600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₱1,000 | ₱2,000 |
| Boat to Daruanak Island (round trip, per boat)1 × ₱1,500 · check | ₱1,500 |
| Tricycle from town centre to Balogo1 × ₱100 · check | ₱100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱420 |
| Trip total≈ ₱2,310 per person per day, bed included | ₱4,620≈ US$85 |
2026 estimate in Philippine pesos; flights and long-distance buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tricycle ride (town centre to Balogo)check | ₱50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Boat to Daruanak Island (per boat, round trip)check | ₱1,500–2,000 (≈ US$30–40) |
| Simple meal (rice + viand) | ₱60–120 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | ₱20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATMs in town: bring cash from Naga.
- Boat trips to Daruanak Island depend on weather; ask at the resorts in Balogo.
- Ferries to Burias Island may be cancelled in rough seas.
Emergency numbers
- National emergency
- 911
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Emergency
- National emergency911
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Pasacao → Naga (van): about ₱50–80 (≈ US$1–2), 30–40 min (check)
- Pasacao → Manila (bus): about ₱600–900 (≈ US$11–16), 8–10 h (check)
Say or show
- Magkano? — How much? (mag-KA-no)
- Nasaan ang dagat? — Where is the beach? (na-SA-an ang DA-gat)
- Kailangan ko ng traysikel. — I need a tricycle. (kai-LA-ngan ko ng TRAI-si-kel)
- Salamat. — Thank you. (sa-LA-mat)
Bicolano is the local language; Tagalog and English are widely understood.
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 Pasacao. 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 (typhoon season, rough seas for island trips) · 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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