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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Tubigon
Tubigón
Spend a half‑day in Tubigon to catch a ferry to Bohol’s main sites; arrive early, explore the market and port, then head to Tagbilaran or Carmen.
Tubigon is a small ferry hub on Bohol’s northwest coast. Its main draw is the daily ferries to Cebu and onward to Tagbilaran or the Chocolate Hills area. With a few hours at the market, a quick lunch, and a short tricycle ride to the port, one day (or even a few hours) is enough before you move on to the island’s larger attractions.
- Country
- Philippines
- Local name
- Tubigón
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Nov (rainy season)
- Stay
- 0–1 (most travellers stay elsewhere on Bohol) 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 ₱500–800 excl. bed · Mid ₱800–1,200 excl. bed · High ₱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/ambulance 118 · 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) | ₱50–80 |
| McDonald's meal | ₱120–180 |
| Jollibee combo | ₱120–170 |
| Tricycle ride (1 km (0.6 mi))Tricycle ride (0.6 mi (1 km)) | ₱20–30 |
| Ferry ticket (Tubigon‑Tagbilaran) | ₱300–350 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TAG · Tagbilaran Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Ferry Tubigon → Tagbilaran
- about ₱350, 1 h (check)
- Tricycle 5 km
- ≈₱25
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 (traysikel) dominate the port area and town; hire one for short hops (5‑10 min) to market, ATM or ferry terminal.
See and do
Known for
- Ferry gateway to Bohol
- Alturas Mall
- Local tricycle transport
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tagbilaran | Ferry from Tubigon to Tagbilaran (≈1 h), then tricycle | ≈1 h 30 min |
| Carmen (Chocolate Hills) | Ferry to Tagbilaran, then bus/minivan 2 h, ₱60 | ≈3 h |
Sleep
- Cosare Lodge
- A/C rooms, own bathroom; near town centre.
- Ligaya's Pension House
- Single and double rooms with own bathroom; phone +63 38-5088900.
- TMR Pension House
- A/C rooms, cable TV; price from ₱700; phone +63 38-2372473.
- Seeya Hotel
- Market Road location; higher price.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pasensya napa-sen-sya na |
| Thank you | Salamatsa-la-mat |
| How much? | Magkano?mag-ka-no? |
| Where is the ferry? | Nasaan ang ferry?na-san ang fe-ry? |
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 change frequently; check FastCat or StarFerries for the latest times.
- Some ferries run 24 h but may be crowded; arrive at least 30 min before departure.
Tubigon is generally safe; petty theft can occur at the ferry terminal, keep valuables close.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Tubigon yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 (most travellers stay elsewhere on Bohol) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Ferry gateway to Bohol
- Alturas Mall
- Local tricycle transport
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 – Tubigon: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Tubigon, revision 5322148 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5322148
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/tubigon). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.