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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Roxas City
Lungsod ng Roxas
Spend one day to see the fish market, Baybay Beach and Culasi Lighthouse; add a night if you want beach relaxation.
Roxas City, the capital of Capiz, is a compact coastal town where seafood, a historic lighthouse and a lively beach can be covered in a single day. Overnight stays are only needed for beach‑side relaxation.
- Country
- Philippines
- Local name
- Lungsod ng Roxas
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Nov (rainy season)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- PHP
- Money
- Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.
- Daily spend
- Budget PHP 800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid PHP 1,200–2,000 excl. bed · High PHP 2,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
- Emergency
- Police 117 · Fire & ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B, C · 220 V · 60 Hz · US flat pins common; check your devices for 220 V.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10% if no service charge.; Grab / taxi: Round up.; Boat crew: ₱100–200 per tour.; Massage: ₱50–100.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.
- Toilets
- Called 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (café) | PHP 50–80 |
| Tricycle ride (short hop) | PHP 30–50 |
| Fish market snack (kwek‑kwek) | PHP 20–40 |
| Baybay Beach entry (tricycle fee) | PHP 25 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- RXS · Roxas Airport
- Cebu Pacific, PAL Express and AirAsia daily flights from Manila
Typical fares
- Manila → Roxas (air)
- about PHP 4,000–5,500 one‑way, 1 h 15 min (check)
- Roxas Airport → city centre (tricycle)
- PHP 30–50, 5 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Tricycles are the main local transport; air‑conditioned jeepneys connect the bus terminal to downtown. Taxis are scarce.
See and do
Known for
- Seafood markets
- Baybay Beach
- Culasi Lighthouse
- Ang Panublion Museum
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Culasi Lighthouse | Tricycle from downtown, ~20 min | ≈30 min round trip |
| Baybay Beach | Tricycle or walk 3 km (1.9 mi) north of centreTricycle or walk 1.9 mi (3 km) north of centre | ≈15 min walk or 5 min tricycle |
Sleep
- Halaran Plazza Hotel
- Fan rooms, own bathroom, PHP 550/night
- Capiz Lodge
- Fan rooms, PHP 350+ per night
- Altacosta Beach Hotel
- Beachfront, PHP 1,200+ per night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pasensya napah-sen-sya na |
| Thank you | Salamatsa-la-mat |
| How much? | Magkano?mag-ka-no |
| Where is the beach? | Nasaan ang beach?na-saan ang beach |
| Can I pay by card? | Pwede bang mag‑card?pwe-de bang mag-card |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Smile, handshake; 'po' to elders; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Beckoning: Palm down, wave; avoid: Palm up (used for animals)
- Invitations: Accept food offered or decline politely; avoid: Refusing bluntly
- Time: Expect 'Filipino time' socially; avoid: Lateness for flights and boats
- Churches: Covered clothes; avoid: Loud tours during Mass
Scams and watch-outs
- Ferry schedules to Batangas are limited – check 2GO and Super Shuttle times.
- Rainy season can flood low‑lying roads; allow extra travel time.
- Heat can be intense mid‑day – stay hydrated.
Roxas City is generally safe; petty theft can occur in crowded markets – keep valuables close.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Roxas City yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Seafood markets
- Baybay Beach
- Culasi Lighthouse
- Ang Panublion Museum
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Roxas City: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Roxas City, revision 5214271 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5214271
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/roxas-city). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.