Philippines
The Philippines gives us 14 places: 7 nature and walks and 4 zoos and aquariums, with 1 each of amusement parks, museums and historic sites.
1Family attraction
1Type of day out
Quick facts about Philippines
Best time to visitJanuary – February
CurrencyPhilippine peso
LanguageFilipino, English
Time zonePST (UTC+8)
PaymentBring cash
English spokenHigh (EF EPI #28)
1Things to do in Philippines
Tours & tickets in Philippines
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Travel essentials for Philippines
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2Practical essentials
Dish to tryAdobo
CapitalManila
Plug typesNEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Europlug
DrivingDrive on the right
Emergency number911
Calling code+63
Daylight11–13 hours of daylight
Population112,729,484
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
3Plan your trip to Philippines
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the right
Travel budgetBring cash
Packing listPlugs: NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Europlug
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 911
Useful infoCalling code +63
4Philippines with kids – highlights
Why families love Philippines
Outside Manila every place we cover has 1 entry, spread across the islands. Comfortable months are only jan and feb, which is a narrow window and the first thing to plan around.
Easy to travelBring cash · English: high
Food to tryAdobo
So much to see1 family attractions
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
5Popular searches about Philippines
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