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Palo
Spend a half‑day in Palo to see the MacArthur Landing Memorial and Palo Cathedral; stay overnight only if you need a rest before heading to Tacloban or Ormoc.
Palo is Leyte's historic and religious centre, famous for the MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park and the 16th‑century Palo Cathedral. It is a convenient stop on the Maharlika Highway between Tacloban and Ormoc, with bus and UV‑Express connections. One half‑day covers the main sights; a night is optional for a relaxed departure the next morning.
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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, possible typhoons)
- Airport
- TAC
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 Palo117 ▾
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 Palo, 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
- SafetyPalo is generally safe for tourists; keep valuables secure and avoid isolated roads during heavy rain.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 117 fire and 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.
- AirportTAC Tacloban Airport (Nearest airport, about 30 km (19 mi) north).TAC Tacloban Airport (Nearest airport, about 19 mi (30 km) north).
- Getting aroundWalk or hire a tricycle within town; provincial buses and UV‑Express vans stop at Palo on the Maharlika Highway for trips to Tacloban, Ormoc…
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 Tacloban Airport (Nearest airport, about 30 km (19 mi) north)TAC Tacloban Airport (Nearest airport, about 19 mi (30 km) north)
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
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 (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Palo: next 7 days
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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)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°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
Walk or hire a tricycle within town; provincial buses and UV‑Express vans stop at Palo on the Maharlika Highway for trips to Tacloban, Ormoc, and other Leyte towns.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park
goDoor to door: 15 min total
Walk from town centre (≈10 min) or tricycle (≈5 min)
Free entry; open daily
Palo Cathedral
goDoor to door: 10 min total
Walk (≈5 min) on San Salvador St
Free entry; check opening hours during holy days
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.
The Oriental Leyte
Hotel in Baras, near the memorial; rooms from PHP 3,340
Kugville
Budget guesthouse in Baras; rooms from PHP 1,010
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
- PHP 500–800 (≈ US$9–15) excl. bed
- Mid
- PHP 800–1,200 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Kugville guesthouse bed1 × 1 night × ₱1,010 | ₱1,010 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₱500 | ₱500 |
| Bus Tacloban ↔ Palo one way1 × ₱150 · check | ₱150 |
| Tricycle short ride1 × ₱40 · check | ₱40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱170 |
| Trip total≈ ₱1,870 per person per day, bed included | ₱1,870≈ US$35 |
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2026 estimate in PHP; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local café | PHP 30–60 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Meal (rice + meat or fish) | PHP 80–150 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | PHP 15–30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tricycle ride (short distance) | PHP 30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check bus schedules; services may be reduced during the rainy season.
- Typhoon season (Jun–Nov) can cause road closures.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire and ambulance
- 117
- National emergency
- 911
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My bed tonight
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Punta dito, pakiTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire and ambulance117
- National emergency911
Embassy
US Embassy in Manila; consulate in Cebu (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Tacloban ↔ Palo: ≈ PHP 150 one way (check schedule)
- Tricycle within Palo: ≈ PHP 30–50 per short ride
Say or show
- Pasensya na — Excuse me / Sorry (pasensya na)
- Salamat — Thank you (salamat)
- Magkano ito? — How much is it? (magkano ito)
- Saan ang banyo? — Where is the bathroom? (saan ang banyo)
- Pwede bang magbayad? — Can I have the bill? (pwede bang magbayad)
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 Palo. 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, possible typhoons) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas 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 a night at The Oriental Leyte for a relaxed start to Tacloban or Ormoc.
- Use tricycle rides for quick local hops; arrange a private van for day trips to nearby beaches.
Sources
- officialPalo municipal website
- fieldWikidata – Palo
- secondaryWikivoyage: Palo, revision 5239353 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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