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Major city · Philippines

Roxas

Spend a half‑day to one full day in Roxas as a rest stop before El Nido; skip if on a tight schedule.

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Roxas is a modest agricultural town on Palawan's east coast, useful for a short break, cheap supplies and a glimpse of local life before heading to the tourist hubs of El Nido or Port Barton.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
PHP
Best months
Dec–May (dry season)
avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season)
Airport
PPS
Nights
0–1
Rules in force · 5Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
  • Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
  • 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

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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
Emergency numbers for Roxas911 ▾

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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 Roxas, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee at a caféPHP 30–50 (≈ under US$1)
  • Street or quick mealStreet food (e.g., turo‑turo)PHP 20–40 (≈ under US$1)
  • Budget bedPension room (basic), a night, per person₱350 (≈ US$7)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱500 (≈ US$9) · Mid ₱800 (≈ US$15) · High ₱1,200 (≈ 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.

fruit bat eveningscashew nutsCoco Loco island resort
Airports
PPS Puerto Princesa International Airport (Main airport for Palawan, about 2 h bus north of Roxés)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  5. May

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Nov. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Roxas: 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

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

5 rd

Feb

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

5 rd

Mar

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

6 rd

Apr

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

7 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

9 rd

Jun

32°C (90°F)

27°C (81°F)

12 rd

Jul

31°C (88°F)

27°C (81°F)

13 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

27°C (81°F)

13 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

27°C (81°F)

11 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

26°C (79°F)

8 rd

Nov

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

6 rd

Dec

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

5 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

Town is walkable (<15 min). Tricycles and motorbikes are common; bike rental 200 PHP from Richard at Fort Wally Food Stop (optional free tour at 3 pm).

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Coco Loco Island

go

Door to door: ≈ 1 h total

Boat from Roxas pier, ~45 min

Quiet beach, good swimming and snorkeling.

Port Barton

go

Door to door: ≈ 2 h

Jeepney or hired van westward, ~2 h

Scenic coastal village, alternative to El Nido.

Umalad Falls

caution

Door to door: ≈ 30 min

Tricycle from town, short walk

Seasonal flow; may be dry.

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.

Rover's Pension

≈ PHP 350; basic, 1–2 min walk from bus terminal

Donya Nela Pension

≈ PHP 400; colonial style, garden

NJ's Pension

budget option, price check

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
PHP 500–800 (≈ US$9–15) excl. bed
Mid
PHP 800–1,200 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Pension room (basic)1 × 1 night × ₱350₱350
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₱500₱500
Bike rental (full day)1 × ₱200 · Richard at Fort Wally Food Stop₱200
Boat to Coco Loco (one way)1 × ₱400 · check₱400
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₱145
Trip total≈ ₱1,595 per person per day, bed included₱1,595≈ US$30

Rover's Pension, basic room, 1–2 min walk from bus terminal

2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee at a caféPHP 30–50 (≈ under US$1)
Street food (e.g., turo‑turo)PHP 20–40 (≈ under US$1)
Bike rental (full day)PHP 200 (≈ US$4)
Boat to Coco Loco (one way)checkPHP 400–600 (≈ US$8–11)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe; petty theft low but keep belongings secure in crowded markets.
  • ATMs do not accept foreign cards; bring local cash.
  • Limited internet shops; ask locals for locations.

Emergency numbers

Police
911
Fire & ambulance
911

Pocket card

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Emergency

  • Police911
  • Fire & ambulance911

Embassy

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus Puerto Princesa → Roxas: ≈ PHP 350–450, 3–4 h (check)
  • Shuttle van Puerto Princesa → Roxas: ≈ PHP 500–600, 2 h (check)

Say or show

  • Pasensya na — Excuse me / Sorry (pah-sen-sya na)
  • Salamat — Thank you (sa-la-mat)
  • Magkano ito? — How much is this? (mag-ka-no i-to?)
  • Nasaan ang banyo? — Where is the bathroom? (na-sa-an ang ban-yo?)
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 Roxas. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Dec–May (dry season) · avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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