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Tumauini
Do Tumauini as a day trip from Ilagan or Santiago (4‑6 h round‑trip); no hotels, camp at Camp Samal if you need overnight.
Tumauini is a small Isabela town with a historic church, river parks and a campsite. It is reachable by hourly buses on Maharlika Highway; stay only if you camp.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy)
- Airports
- Cauayan (CYZ) · Tuguegarao (TUG)
- Nights
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- Philippines ↗Carry pesos in small notes; many stalls, jeepneys and taxis are cash-only.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tumauini911 ▾
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tumauini, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.Philippines-wide
- SIM or eSIMGlobe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.Philippines-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.Philippines-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% if no service charge.Philippines-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Philippines-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch belongings on buses and tricycles, especially during rain.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police / fire / ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckCYZ Cauayan Airport (Isabela) (Nearest airport; about 1 h by road south on the Maharlika Highway — check flights).
- Getting aroundTricycles are main transport; fares start at P20.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at local stalls₱30–50 (≈ under US$1)
- Street or quick mealStreet snack (banana cue, etc.)₱20–40 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedRedDoorz Hostel at Madrias Pension House, a night, per person₱350 (≈ US$7)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱500 (≈ US$9) · Mid ₱800 (≈ US$15) · High ₱1,200 (≈ US$25)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CYZ Cauayan Airport (Isabela) (Nearest airport; about 1 h by road south on the Maharlika Highway — check flights) · TUG Tuguegarao Airport (Cagayan) (About 2 h north by road; buses and vans pass Tumauini on the Maharlika Highway — check)
Map of Tumauini
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Tumauini
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Ilagan · 16 km straight line
- Cabagan · 19 km straight line
- Gamu · 24 km straight line
- Tuguegarao · 39 km straight line
- Tabuk, Kalinga · 41 km straight line
- Cauayan · 56 km straight line
- Piat · 68 km straight line
- Mayoyao · 70 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tumauini: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Tricycles are main transport; fares start at P20. Buses stop at Xentro Mall and Shell, hourly all day.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45 min
Bus or van south on the Maharlika Highway, about 30 min
Provincial capital with the nearest hotels; the practical base for Tumauini.
Door to door: About 45 min
Bus or van north on the Maharlika Highway, about 30 min
Stop for the old church and the Isabela bridge over the Cagayan River.
Door to door: About 1 h 45 min
Bus or van south on the Maharlika Highway, about 1 h 30 min
Bigger city for food, ATMs and onward buses.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Bus south on the Maharlika Highway, about 1 h
Airport town; useful if you fly in or out of Isabela.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
RedDoorz Hostel at Madrias Pension House
Only hostel in town; basic rooms, book ahead
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₱500–800 (≈ US$9–15) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱800–1,200 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
Trip budget
| RedDoorz Hostel at Madrias Pension House2 × 3 nights × ₱450 | ₱2,700 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ₱800 | ₱4,800 |
| Trip total≈ ₱1,250 per person per day, bed included | ₱7,500≈ US$140 |
basic private or dorm room
2026 estimate in PHP; flights and transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at local stalls | ₱30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Street snack (banana cue, etc.) | ₱20–40 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last bus may leave early evening; confirm schedule locally.
- Camp Samal has no formal booking system; arrive early to secure a spot.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Fire / Ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Maharlika Highway bus Ilagan → Tumauini: about ₱250 (≈ US$5) one‑way (check)
- Tricycle within town: starting at ₱20 (≈ under US$1)
Say or show
- Pasensya na — Excuse me / Sorry (pah-sen-sya na)
- Agyamanak — Thank you (ah-gyah-ma-nak)
- Magkano ito? — How much is it? (mag-ka-no i-to)
- Nasaan ang banyo? — Where is the bathroom? (na-san ang ban-yo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tumauini. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–May (dry season) · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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