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Spend a half‑day in Tubigon to catch a ferry to Bohol’s main sites; arrive early, explore the market and port, then head to Tagbilaran or Carmen.
Tubigon is a small ferry hub on Bohol’s northwest coast. Its main draw is the daily ferries to Cebu and onward to Tagbilaran or the Chocolate Hills area. With a few hours at the market, a quick lunch, and a short tricycle ride to the port, one day (or even a few hours) is enough before you move on to the island’s larger attractions.
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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
- TAG
- Nights
- 0–1 (most travellers stay elsewhere on Bohol)
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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 Tubigon117 ▾
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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 Tubigon, 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
- SafetyTubigon is generally safe; petty theft can occur at the ferry terminal, keep valuables close.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 118 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.
- AirportTAG Tagbilaran Airport.
- Getting aroundTricycles (traysikel) dominate the port area and town; hire one for short hops (5‑10 min) to market, ATM or ferry terminal.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (local café)₱50–80 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedPension house double room, a night, per room₱700 (≈ US$13)
- Mid-range bedPension house single room, a night, per room₱700 (≈ US$13)
- High-end bedPension house single room, a night, per room₱1,000 (≈ US$18)
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.
- Airports
- TAG Tagbilaran Airport
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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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
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 Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tubigon: 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)
3 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 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 (traysikel) dominate the port area and town; hire one for short hops (5‑10 min) to market, ATM or ferry terminal.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tagbilaran
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Ferry from Tubigon to Tagbilaran (≈1 h), then tricycle
Main town of Bohol; good base for Chocolate Hills.
Carmen (Chocolate Hills)
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h
Ferry to Tagbilaran, then bus/minivan 2 h, ₱60 (≈ US$2)
Longer travel; consider staying in Tagbilaran.
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.
Cosare Lodge
A/C rooms, own bathroom; near town centre.
Ligaya's Pension House
Single and double rooms with own bathroom; phone +63 38-5088900.
TMR Pension House
A/C rooms, cable TV; price from ₱700; phone +63 38-2372473.
Seeya Hotel
Market Road location; higher price.
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
- ₱500–800 (≈ US$9–15) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱800–1,200 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- High
- ₱1,200 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pension house single room1 × 1 night × ₱500 | ₱500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₱500 | ₱500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱100 |
| Trip total≈ ₱1,100 per person per day, bed included | ₱1,100≈ US$20 |
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2026 estimate in PHP; ferry tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (local café) | ₱50–80 (≈ US$1–2) |
| McDonald's meal | ₱120–180 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Jollibee combo | ₱120–170 (≈ US$3) |
| Tricycle ride (1 km) | ₱20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Ferry ticket (Tubigon‑Tagbilaran)check | ₱300–350 (≈ US$6–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry schedules change frequently; check FastCat or StarFerries for the latest times.
- Some ferries run 24 h but may be crowded; arrive at least 30 min before departure.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire/ambulance
- 118
- National emergency
- 911
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My bed tonight
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Puntahan ito, pakiusapTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire/ambulance118
- National emergency911
Embassy
US Embassy in Manila; consulate in Cebu (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Tubigon → Tagbilaran: about ₱350 (≈ US$7), 1 h (check)
- Tricycle 5 km: ≈₱25
Say or show
- Pasensya na — Excuse me / Sorry (pa-sen-sya na)
- Salamat — Thank you (sa-la-mat)
- Magkano? — How much? (mag-ka-no?)
- Nasaan ang ferry? — Where is the ferry? (na-san ang fe-ry?)
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 Tubigon. 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) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add ferry schedule monitoring (FastCat, StarFerries).
- Map tricycle routes from port to market, ATM, and lodging.
- Create pocket card with ferry times and emergency numbers.
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