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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Solano
Spend a half‑day to a full day walking the town centre; stay one night if you need a base for nearby trips to Bayombong or the rolling hills.
Solano is the largest town in Nueva Vizcaya, a commercial hub on the Maharlika Highway and a common stopover between Manila and the Cordillera highlands. Its main attractions are clustered around the plaza and are easily explored on foot, while tricycles and jeepneys connect to surrounding municipalities.
- Country
- Philippines
- 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 ₱800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₱1,200–2,000 excl. bed · High ₱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 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 |
|---|---|
| Coffee (local café) | ₱40–80 |
| Silog meal (rice + egg + meat) | ₱60–120 |
| Beer (bottle in a store) | ₱40–60 |
| Tricycle ride (town centre) | ₱20–50 |
| Jeepney to Bayombong | ₱20–30 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CYZ · Cauayan Airport
- Nearest commercial airport, about 1.5 h by bus/jeepney; check flights
- MNL · Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila)
- Main gateway, 6–8 h by bus via Maharlika Highway
Typical fares
- Tricycle town centre
- ₱20–50 (check)
- Jeepney Solano → Bayombong
- ₱20–30 (check)
- Bus Solano → Manila
- ₱500–700 (check)
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
The town centre is walkable; tricycles wait at the bus/jeepney terminal and near the church. Jeepneys run to Bagabag, Banaue, Santa Fe and other nearby towns. Buses stop at the Total gas station (northbound) and Solano East Central School (southbound).
See and do
Known for
- Heroes' Park
- St. Louis Beltran Parish Church
- Solano Museum
- Bangaan Rolling Hills
- Solano Children's Park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bayombong | Jeepney from Solano Transport Terminal, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
| Bangaan Rolling Hills | Tricycle from town centre, about 15 min | ≈20 min |
Sleep
- AM‑PM Lodge
- Fan‑cooled double rooms, private bathroom, free Wi‑Fi
- Balai Gloria Hotel
- Hotel with restaurant and wellness centre
- Meaco Royal Hotel – Solano
- Central location on B. Aquino Avenue
- Governor's Garden Hotel
- Near the plaza, basic rooms
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pasensya napah-sen-sya na |
| Thank you | Salamatsa-la-mat |
| How much is it? | Magkano ito?mag-ka-no i-to |
| 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
- Heavy traffic on Maharlika Highway during peak hours; use the diversion road east of town to bypass congestion.
- Bus and jeepney schedules can change; confirm times at the terminal or with locals.
Generally safe; keep an eye on traffic and watch belongings in crowded areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Solano yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Heroes' Park
- St. Louis Beltran Parish Church
- Solano Museum
- Bangaan Rolling Hills
- Solano Children's Park
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: Solano (Nueva Vizcaya), revision 5337306 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5337306
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/solano-nueva-vizcaya). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.