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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines

San Teodoro

Spend 1–2 days in San Teodoro, Mindoro; arrive by ferry to Puerto Galera or Calapan, then 30 min car or 1 h jeepney to town.

San Teodoro is a quiet coastal town on Oriental Mindoro with several waterfalls, hot springs and a small resort. It is best suited for a short stay of 1‑2 days after a ferry ride to Puerto Galera or Calapan.

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Country
Philippines
Best months
Dec–May
Avoid
Jun–Nov (rainy season)
Stay
1‑2 nights

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 ₱1,200–1,800 excl. bed · Mid ₱1,800–2,500 excl. bed · High ₱2,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
SIM and data
Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
Emergency
Police / General 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

ItemPrice
Ferry (Puerto Galera‑Mindoro)₱150–200 per person
Ro‑Ro ferry (car transport)₱1,000–1,200
Van rental (day, driver incl.)₱2,000–2,500
Tamaraw Falls entrance₱25 per person
Red Sail Resto Bar meal₱70–400

Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.

Get in

By air

CPG · Calapan Airport
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Typical fares

Ferry Puerto Galera‑Mindoro
about ₱150–200 per person, 1–2 h (check schedule)
Van rental (day)
about ₱2,000–2,500, 30 min from port
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

Jeepney runs between Calapan and Puerto Galera (≈1 h); hire a van or rent a car for a 30‑min drive from the ports. Van rental ₱2,000‑2,500 per day incl. driver.

See and do

Known for

  • Tukuban Falls
  • Binaybay Falls
  • Lambingan Falls
  • Tamaraw Falls
  • Tabunan Hot Springs

Day trips

WhereHowTime
Puerto Galera30 min car from San Teodoro or 1 h jeepney via Calapan road≈1 h
Calapan town30 min car or 1 h jeepney northbound≈1 h

Sleep

Red Sail Resto Bar and Accommodations
Family Room ₱2,500/night incl. breakfast; Standard Room ₱1,500/night excl. breakfast; air‑con, cable TV, children’s playroom free.

Phrase card

EnglishSay or show
Excuse me / SorryPaumanhinpa-oo-man-HIN
Thank youSalamatsa-LA-mat
How much?Magkano?mag-KA-no
Where is the bathroom?Saan ang banyo?sa-AN ang BAN-yo

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 to Puerto Galera or Calapan costs ₱150‑200 per person; check schedule and boat size, especially in bad weather.
  • Ro‑Ro ferry for cars costs ₱1,000‑1,200; confirm size limits.
  • Jeepneys are often packed, roof‑riding common; allow extra travel time.
  • Entrance fee at Tamaraw Falls ₱25 per person; Tukuban ride ₱350 for up to six people.

Generally safe for tourists; stay alert to petty theft, avoid isolated areas after dark, and follow local guidance on transport safety.

One and two days

No timed day plan for San Teodoro yet. Suggested stay: 1‑2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Tukuban Falls
  • Binaybay Falls
  • Lambingan Falls
  • Tamaraw Falls
  • Tabunan Hot Springs

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

San Teodoro

Sa address na ito, pakilagay

To this address, please

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

  • Police / General emergency911

US Embassy in Manila; consular services for Mindoro via Manila.

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/san-teodoro-mindoro). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.