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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Tanauan
Spend a half‑day in Tanauan, Leyte – see the historic church and try skimboarding; one day is enough.
Tanauan is a small municipality on Leyte Island with a historic church and a coastal skimboarding spot. It can be visited as a quick stop from Tacloban or Palo, requiring only a few hours.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Dec–May
- Avoid
- Jun–Nov (typhoon season)
- Stay
- 0–1 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 ₱800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₱1,200–1,800 excl. bed · High ₱1,800+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
- Emergency
- National emergency 911 · Police 117 · Fire and ambulance 117
- 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 at a local kiosk | ₱30–₱60 |
| Meal at a small restaurant | ₱80–₱150 |
| Tricycle ride (short distance) | ₱30–₱50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TAC · Tacloban Airport
- about 30 km (19 mi) north, 45 min by roadabout 19 mi (30 km) north, 45 min by road
Typical fares
- Tacloban → Tanauan, bus or van
- about ₱120, 45 min
- Motorbike hire
- about ₱600 per day (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
Motorbike or tricycle hire; roads are paved but can be narrow. Walking is fine for the church and beach area.
See and do
Known for
- Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
- Bantay Dagat skimboarding area
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tacloban | Bus or van from Tanauan, about 45 min | ≈1 h |
| Palo | Jeepney or tricycle, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- No major hotels in town
- Check nearby Tacloban or Palo for accommodation
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pasensya napah-sen-sya na |
| Thank you | Salamatsa-la-mat |
| How much is this? | 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
- Roads may be flooded during heavy rain; check local conditions.
- Typhoon season (June‑Nov) can disrupt travel.
Generally safe for day visitors; keep an eye on weather forecasts during the rainy season.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Tanauan yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
- Bantay Dagat skimboarding area
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 — Tanauan, Leyte: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q213502
- Wikivoyage: Tanauan (Leyte), revision 5203618 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5203618
Pocket card
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Printed from Voykit (/tanauan-leyte). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.