Provinces to Visit for Under 2,000 Pesos
If there’s one of the many things that makes me happy is traveling. I always take time to unwind and travel around the Philippines to appreciate more of my home country and to see its 7,000++ beautiful places here. The Philippines is made up of 3 major islands – Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, with over 7,000 islands to visit and reason to love my country. I am born in Mindanao and now living here in Manila and still, I haven’t explored much of the island Luzon which I am working on it and once I am free from the day job I find time to travel on a budget.
Traveling on a budget? I mean in a really tight budget and still want to experience a happy life, good adventure without breaking the bank.
Here are my Top 10 Provinces to visit for under 2,000 Pesos budget
1. Pampanga
Balloon Festival is annually held in Clark Pampanga every February. A ticket is being sold for 350 Pesos / 7 USD – General Admission. During this festival, a lot of travel agencies and organizers are having group tours so if you want to meet new friends along the way, then booking a group tour is best for you. It also includes other trips within Pampanga like SandBox, and city tour (depending on the tour organizer itinerary) also van transportation, driver fee, and toll fees. Tour packages costs around 1,100 to 1,300 pesos / 22 USD to 26 USD.
2. Tanay Rizal
Tanay Rizal is about 2 hours away from Manila (no traffic). It’s one of the provinces of Rizal and has popular falls where locals often go to. The budget is only 690 Pesos / 13 USD (group tour).
Read full itinerary here
3. La Union
This is one of the many places in Luzon to check out numerous falls. One of the famous falls is Tangadan Falls located in San Gabriel La Union.
Read full itinerary here
4. Corregidor
Often mistaken that Corregidor is part of Bataan but it’s actually part of the province of Cavite. One of the most historical and creepiest places here in Luzon.
Read full itinerary here
5. Batangas
Go-to beach of the Manilenos. About 2-3 hour drive from Manila and has numerous beaches to choose from.
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6. Angono Rizal
Another municipality of the province of Rizal. About 1.5 to 2-hour drive from Manila (depending on the traffic). Popular to its Higantes Festival and celebrated every November. Most of the National Artists of the Philippines are from here. Also, the petroglyphs of Rizal can be found here.
7. Baler Aurora
Aside from Siargao and La Union where surfers go to, Baler Aurora has a decent height of waves that surfers would love.
(2,000 pesos per pax – cheapest budget for a group of 2 to 4)
Read full itinerary here
8. Baguio
A 4-hour drive from Manila and the most popular hideaway of Filipinos if they want to smell fresh pine trees, eat fresh Strawberries and cold weather.
(2,000 pesos per pax – cheapest budget for a group of 2 to 4)
Read full itinerary here
9. Puerto Galera Mindoro
On a budget yet wants clear water and white sand beach? then Puerto Galera is for you.
(2,000 pesos per pax – cheapest budget for a group of 2 to 4)
Read full itinerary here
10. Tagaytay
A 2-hour drive from Manila and popular to its beautiful scenery, cold weather and the smallest volcano in the world – Taal Volcano.
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Provinces to Visit for Under 2,000 Pesos
Lee Rosales is the woman behind the Lifestyle and Travel Blog http://ilovepaars.com and www.mommalee.com . Follow her adventures as a solo parent and a solo female traveler.
What a fantastic list! You’ve added several places to my “must visit” list now. I absolutely love bargain shopping for my next vacation
Philippines always fascinates me! The oh so many islands in it and the fabulous beaches and forests are so paradise-like! I could spend months together exploring Philippines! So thanks for this list! 🙂
These look like such great places to visit, it’s amazing they cal all be done even on a budget! I’ll be making sure that Corregidor is added to my itinerary the next time i’m in the area
The Philippines is so high on my bucket list and I really hope I can visit next year. I think there are some really beautiful places in this list I can definitely put on my ‘what to do when visit’ list. Thanks for that!
I think the 2000 budget is only applicable when you’re in Luzon. If you’re like me, all the way from Mindanao, it would take more than 2000 pesos. From your list, I’ve only been to Tagaytay, and I am planning to visit most of the places you mentioned.
Of all the places you have mentioned, the Balloon Festival really caught my eye. I would love to read a more detailed post on it 🙂
This is a good list. I’m also into traveling as this has long been my passion, but I mostly travel in the Visayas and Mindanao. and for this list, I only have been to Baguio and I want to go back. I’ll surely visit some on the list if I get the chance. Thank you for sharing about this one. Keep traveling!
I frequent most of these places. Baguio is my hometown. I love the trails and the mountains in Tanay and in Rizal area. I enjoy the view of Taal in Tagaytay and I enjoy the beach in La Union.