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Navotas
Skip Navotas as a destination unless you are a seafood buyer or have family there; a half-day trip from Manila for the fish port is enough.
Navotas is a narrow industrial city on Manila Bay, home to the largest fish port in Metro Manila. It has no major malls, no tourist sights beyond a church and a park, and suffers from flooding and urban blight. Most travellers have no reason to visit.
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- Weather
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Nov (typhoons and flooding)
- Airport
- Ninoy Aquino (MNL)
- Nights
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Philippines ↗Complete the free eTravel registration on the official government site within 72 hours before arrival; ignore lookalike sites that charge.
- Philippines ↗Typhoon season runs roughly June to November: flights and boats are cancelled at short notice; buy flexible tickets and keep a spare day.
- 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
Not in this guide yet
- 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 Navotas911 ▾
- National emergency911
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 Navotas, 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
- SafetyNavotas has higher crime rates than most Metro Manila cities; avoid walking alone at night and keep valuables hidden.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers911 National emergency
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport (About 1 h by taxi, longer in rush hour).
- Getting aroundJeepneys and tricycles cover the city; buses run along Radial Road 10.
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
- MNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport (About 1 h by taxi, longer in rush hour)
Map of Navotas
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Navotas
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Malabon · 1.4 km straight line
- Caloocan · 3.3 km straight line
- Obando · 4.6 km straight line
- Valenzuela · 5.8 km straight line
- Meycauayan · 7.9 km straight line
- Marilao · 10 km straight line
- Quezon City · 12 km straight line
- San Juan · 12 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jul (20 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Navotas: 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)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
4 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
20 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
20 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 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
Jeepneys and tricycles cover the city; buses run along Radial Road 10. Use sakay.ph for routes.
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: 45 min–1 h
Jeepney or bus to Divisoria / LRT-1 Tayuman station, then LRT-1 to central Manila
Intramuros, museums and food.
Malabon
goDoor to door: 20–30 min
Tricycle or jeepney, 15–20 min
Neighbouring city with more shopping and dining.
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.
Malabon / Navotas border
Closest accommodation; limited options, mostly budget inns.
Manila (Tondo / Divisoria)
More choices, 30–45 min by jeepney or tricycle.
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
- ₱500–1,000 (≈ US$9–18) (day trip only)
- Mid
- ₱1,000–2,000 (≈ US$18–40)
- High
- ₱2,000 (≈ US$40)+
Trip budget
| Day trip (no overnight)1 × 1 night × ₱0 | ₱0 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₱500 | ₱500 |
| Trip total≈ ₱500 per person per day, bed included | ₱500≈ US$9 |
No accommodation needed
2026 estimate in pesos; day trip only.
Prices of common things
| Jeepney ride (within city) | ₱9–13 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tricycle (short trip) | ₱20–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Fish at the port (per kilo, varies) | ₱100–300 (≈ US$2–6) |
| Bottled water | ₱15–25 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Flooding during the rainy season: check weather before heading out.
- Petty theft and muggings reported in crowded areas.
- No major shopping malls; nearest are in Malabon or Manila.
Emergency numbers
- National emergency
- 911
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Emergency
- National emergency911
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Jeepney from Manila (Divisoria) to Navotas: about ₱13–20 (≈ under US$1), 30–45 min
- Tricycle from Navotas Church to the fish port: about ₱30–50 (≈ under US$1)
Say or show
- Magkano? — How much? (mag-KA-no)
- Salamat — Thank you (sa-LA-mat)
- Nasaan ang palengke ng isda? — Where is the fish port? (na-SA-an ang pa-LENG-ke ng is-DA)
- Masyadong mahal — Too expensive (ma-SYA-dong ma-HAL)
- Saklolo! — Help! (sak-LO-lo)
Tagalog is widely spoken; English is understood in most transactions.
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 Navotas. 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–Nov (typhoons and flooding) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 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
Sources
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