Daet

municipality of the Philippines and capital of the province of Camarines Norte

Daet is the provincial capital of Camarines Norte. It is a large town, with a beach popular with surfers.

Old Daet Cathedral

Understand

Daet has a population of 112,000 people (2020).

Get in

By bus

  • 🌍 Daet Central Terminal. Daet's transportation hub, with two terminals, one for jeepneys, UV Express and multicabs, at a pentagon-shaped structure with small shops, and the other for buses, at a rectangle-shaped shed with ticketing offices for Philtranco and DLTB. (updated Oct 2020)
  • 🌍 DLTBCo., Maharlika Highway, Camambugan (In front of the Superlines terminal). Open 24 hours. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Philtranco, Martinez Street, Poblacion (near Mabini Colleges, turn left at the second side street on the road to the town of Mercedes). Operates limited-stop services from Manila to Daet. All buses with A/C. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Superlines/Daet Auto Express, terminal: Maharlika Highway, Camambugan. Open 24 hours. Runs Manila to Daet with one bus every hour, with layover at Lucena. Buses either luxury A/C (Daet Auto Express only), A/C or ordinary. (updated Oct 2023)

By car

Daet is a 6- to 7-hour drive from Manila, along the Maharlika Highway (Route 1/AH26)

By UV Express

UV Express depart from the Westbound Van Terminal in Naga to Daet Central Terminal between 5AM and 5PM daily. The trip takes two hours, and costs ₱120.

By plane

  • 🌍 Bagasbas Airport (Daet Airport, DTE ), Ninoy Aquino Avenue, Bagasbas. Has a single 1,150 m (3,770 ft) runway, but has no scheduled flights. (updated Oct 2020)

The nearest airport with scheduled passenger flights is at Naga (WNP)

Get around

See

Old Daet Cathedral
  • 🌍 Old Daet Cathedral (John the Baptist Church, also known as the Parroquia de San Juan Bautista i). Masses M-F 6AM, noon, 5:15PM; Sa 6AM, 5:15PM; Su 5AM, 6:30AM, 8AM, 9:30AM, 3PM (Children's Mass), 4:30PM, 6PM, 7:15PM. Built by the Franciscan friars in 1611, it is one of the oldest churches in Camarines Norte. (updated May 2017)
Rizal monument
  • 🌍 First monument for José Rizal. The Rizal Monument in Daet was the first monument built to honor José Rizal, and is the oldest surviving such monument in the Philippines. It was designed by Lt. Colonel Antonio Sanz with the help of Ildefonso Alegre of the Philippine Revolutionary Army and through the financial contributions of the locals of Camarines Norte. The three-tiered stone pylon with its square base supporting a triangle in two stages was the first monument and memorial marker in memory of the Philippines' National Hero. (updated May 2017)
  • 🌍 Daet Heritage Center and Museum, Justo Lukban corner Jose Rizal Streets. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Camarines Norte Provincial Capitol, F. Pimentel Avenue. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Freedom Park (Daet), F. Pimentel Avenue. Open 24 hours. Free. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 President Corazon Aquino Boulevard (Longest Boulevard in the Philippines), Barrio Bagasbas. Open 24 hours. Free. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Rizal Park (Daet), J. P. Rizal Street. Open 24 hours. Free. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity (Daet Cathedral), Gahonon Road. It is a prominent Latin Rite Roman Catholic cathedral. It was erected in 1984 after the Diocese of Daet was created by a Papal Bull in May 27, 1974. (updated Oct 2023)

Do

  • 🌍 Bagasbas Beach, Barrio Bagasbas. For swimming and surfing. (updated Oct 2023)

Buy

Eat

  • 🌍 Eatlog - Daet, Carlos II Road. 8AM–9PM. Sandwiches and fruit drinks. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Bonux Chicken Unli Rice, M. De Camarines Street. They cater different foods ranging from the famous "silogs" to "inasals" to sizzling platters. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 ThisisEarl's Food & Whatnot, M. De Camarines Street. noon–7PM. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Pañero's Seafood & Ribs, Justo Lukban Street. 11AM–9PM. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Golden Baboy Daet, Felipe Segundo corner Moreno Street. 11AM–10PM. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Jocelle’s Restaurant & Music Lounge, Vinzons Avenue. 9AM–8PM. Great ambiance and good food. Also a fun place to celebrate gatherings. Really enjoyed from their KTV. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Spice Buds, MD Camarines corner J. Lukban Street. 10AM–9PM. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 La Mia Cucina Giardino, Daet. Fine dining at its best. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Xie's Grill & Restaurant, Food Park Central Plaza Complex, Lagon-Itomang Barangay Road. 2PM–2AM. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Elmanny's Pizza delivery, San Vicente Road. 9AM–9PM. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Auroras Cuizzines, Bagasbas Road. 9AM–9:30PM. The food here is quite expensive but still affordable. Their menu's is worth your money as they are so deliciously made. The staff are courteous, attentive, and accommodating. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Hoogpaan, President Cory Aquino Boulevard, Bagasbas. 7AM–9PM. Hoogpaan stands as a delightful culinary discovery, offering not just great food but an experience perfectly framed by the stunning views of Bagasbas. The location, right in front of Bagasbas Beach, adds a unique charm to the dining experience. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Catherine's, President Cory Aquino Boulevard, Bagasbas. 7AM–11PM. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Leo's Cuisine, President Cory Aquino Boulevard, Bagasbas. 10AM–9:30PM. Nice and cool restaurant in Daet, Camarines Norte which erected along the Bagasbas Boulevard. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Kwadro Cafe, Suzara Sreet. 10AM–10PM. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Bobba Brew Cafe - Daet, Suzara Street corner Governor Panotes Avenue. 11AM–8PM. (updated Oct 2023)

Drink

Sleep

  • 🌍 Dolor Hotel, Camarines Norte, Vinzons Avenue, ☏ +63 54 7212167. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon. Fan single/double rooms with own bathroom. Cable TV cost ₱50. (updated Jul 2016)
  • 🌍 Wiltan Hotel, Vinzons Avenue, ☏ +63 54 7212525. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. Fan single/double with own bathroom. a.c. single/double with own bathroom all rooms have cable TV. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Bagasbas Lighthouse Hotel Resort, Bagasbas Beach, Daet, ☏ +63 54 441 5855. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. 4 Star Hotel, Catherine Restaurant, poolside bar, skimboarding, outdoor pool, garden. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Hebris Penthaus, Bagasbas Road, Purok 3, Barangay Borabod, Daet, ☏ +63 54 721 2373. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. Hebris is 1½ km to the town of Daet and 2½ km to the Bagasbas Beach. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Francesco's Inn and Restaurant, Corner Dimasalang and Suzara Streets. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon. Along residential areas. Quite accessible with trikes and jeepneys. 5 to 10 min walk to nearest fast food restaurants. (updated May 2017)
  • 🌍 Asia Novo Boutique Hotel - Daet, Pimintel corner Bagasbas Road. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. ₱1,500. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Calaguas Gateway Hotel, #2 Vinzons Avenue. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Prime Suite Hotel, Vinzons Avenue. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Hotel Formosa, #2450 Vinzons Avenue. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. ₱2,500. (updated Oct 2023)

Connect

Go next

Routes through Daet
Lucena ← Talisay ←  W  E  → Basud → Naga


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