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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Trece Martires
Treat Trece Martires as a brief transit stop: 4–6 h for the new provincial capitol and a quick meal; no overnight stay needed.
Trece Martires is the de‑facto capital of Cavite with a new provincial capitol, a few churches and shopping malls, but no hotels. It serves mainly as a transport hub for inland Cavite, so a half‑day visit is sufficient.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Nov (rainier)
- 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 (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 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 |
|---|---|
| Tricycle ride (city centre) | ₱25–₱50 |
| Coffee at Starbucks | ₱120–₱180 |
| Meal at local eatery | ₱150–₱300 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MNL · Ninoy Aquino International Airport
- Bus from PITX to Trece Martires, about 1 h 30 min total including transfer
Typical fares
- PITX → Trece Martires bus
- ≈₱200, 1 h (check)
- Tricycle city centre → capitol
- ≈₱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 dominate; fares start at ₱25, city‑center to capitol about ₱50. Buses from PITX and jeepneys connect neighboring towns.
See and do
Known for
- New Cavite Provincial Capitol
- St. Jude Thaddeus Parish Church
- SM City Trece Martires
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tagaytay | Bus via Governor's Drive, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
| General Trias | Jeepney or bus, 15 min | ≈25 min |
Sleep
- General Trias (nearest hotels)
- Closest hotels, 10 km (6.2 mi) eastClosest hotels, 6.2 mi (10 km) east
- Dasmariñas (budget inns)
- About 12 km (7.5 mi) southAbout 7.5 mi (12 km) south
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Paumanhinpa-u-man-hin |
| Thank you | Salamatsa-la-mat |
| How much? | Magkano?mag-ka-no |
| Where is the restroom? | Nasaan ang banyo?na-san 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
- Limited accommodation in the city; book elsewhere.
- Last tricycle fares may be higher after 6 pm.
Generally safe; petty theft possible in crowded markets—keep belongings close.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Trece Martires yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- New Cavite Provincial Capitol
- St. Jude Thaddeus Parish Church
- SM City Trece Martires
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: Trece Martires, revision 5334283 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5334283
Pocket card
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Printed from Voykit (/trece-martires). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.