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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Roxas, Mindoro
Spend a half‑day in Roxas to see the town plaza and pier; stay overnight if you need a rest before heading to Calapan or San Jose.
Roxas is a small seaport town on the southern tip of Mindoro. The main sights – the town plaza, market and the ferry pier – are within walking distance. Buses and ferries connect it to Calapan (3 h) and San Jose (4 h). One day covers the basics; an extra night adds flexibility for transport schedules.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Nov–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (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 ₱500–800 excl. bed · Mid ₱800–1,200 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 and ambulance 117 · National emergency 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 |
|---|---|
| Jollibee meal | ₱120–180 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₱20–30 |
| Tricycle ride (short distance) | ₱40 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- check · Nearest airports
- Roxas has no airport. Fly to Calapan (San Jose Airport, SJJ) or San Jose (San Jose Airport, SJJ) and take a bus/ferry. Check.
Typical fares
- Bus Roxas → Calapan
- ≈ ₱300–₱350, 3 h (check)
- Tricycle Dangay Pier → town centre
- ₱40, 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 from Dangay Pier to town centre cost ₱40; walk between plaza, market and hotels.
See and do
Known for
- Town plaza
- Ferry pier to Caticlan
- Local market
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Calapan | Bus, about 3 h | ≈4 h total |
| San Jose (Occidental Mindoro) | Bus/Jeepney, about 4 h | ≈5 h total |
Sleep
- LYF Hotel
- Fan single/double, own bathroom, ₱700 per night
- Danna Hotel
- Fan single/double, from ₱400 per night
- Roxas Villa Hotel
- Fan single/double, from ₱500 per night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much? | Magkano? |
| Where is the market? | Nasaan ang palengke? |
| I would like a room for one night | Gusto ko ng kwarto para sa isang gabi |
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 can change; confirm times with the operator.
- Road to San Jose is new but may have landslide‑risk sections during heavy rain.
Roxas is generally safe; petty theft can occur in crowded markets – keep valuables close.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Roxas, Mindoro yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Town plaza
- Ferry pier to Caticlan
- Local market
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Roxas (Mindoro), revision 5203741 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5203741
Pocket card
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Printed from Voykit (/roxas-mindoro). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.