Daet

Understand

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

Getting there

By bus 1 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) 2 DLTBCo., Maharlika Highway, Camambugan (In front of the Superlines terminal). Open 24 hours. (updated Oct 2023) 3 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) 4 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 5 Bagasbas Airport (Daet Airport, DTE IATA), 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 IATA)

See

1 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)

2 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) 3 Daet Heritage Center and Museum, Justo Lukban corner Jose Rizal Streets. (updated Oct 2023) 4 Camarines Norte Provincial Capitol, F. Pimentel Avenue. (updated Oct 2023) 5 Freedom Park (Daet), F. Pimentel Avenue. Open 24 hours. Free. (updated Oct 2023) 6 President Corazon Aquino Boulevard (Longest Boulevard in the Philippines), Barrio Bagasbas. Open 24 hours. Free. (updated Oct 2023) 7 Rizal Park (Daet), J. P. Rizal Street. Open 24 hours. Free. (updated Oct 2023) 8 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

1 Bagasbas Beach, Barangay Bagasbas. For swimming and surfing. (updated Oct 2023)

Buy

1 SM City Daet (Vinzons Avenue). 10AM–9PM. (updated Oct 2023) 2 Central Plaza Mall, Vinzons Avenue. 10AM–7PM. (updated Oct 2023) 3 101 Department Store, #1508 Justo Lukban Street. 8AM–7PM. Most things can be found there at an inexpensive price. It's also air-conditioned for a comfortable shopping experience. (updated Oct 2023) 4 Centro Mall Daet, #4600 Vinzons Avenue. 9AM–8PM. 3rd biggest mall in the province of Camarines Norte. (updated Oct 2023) 5 New One Department Store, #35 Vinzons Avenue. 8:30AM–7PM. (updated Oct 2023) 6 Houseware Plaza, Pan-Philippine Hwy, Daet, Camarines Norte. 9AM–8PM. (updated Oct 2023) 7 HP Supermarket, F. Pimentel Avenue. 8:30AM–7:30PM. (updated Oct 2023) 8 LCC Express Mart Daet, F. Pimentel Avenue. 7AM–8PM. Great place to buy your groceries. Available wide variety of good products. (updated Oct 2023) 9 Daet Public Market, Pimentel Street. 5AM–7PM. (updated Oct 2023)

Eat

1 Eatlog - Daet, Carlos II Road. 8AM–9PM. Sandwiches and fruit drinks. (updated Oct 2023) 2 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) 3 ThisisEarl's Food & Whatnot, M. De Camarines Street. noon–7PM. (updated Oct 2023) 4 Pañero's Seafood & Ribs, Justo Lukban Street. 11AM–9PM. (updated Oct 2023) 5 Golden Baboy Daet, Felipe Segundo corner Moreno Street. 11AM–10PM. (updated Oct 2023) 6 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) 7 Spice Buds, MD Camarines corner J. Lukban Street. 10AM–9PM. (updated Oct 2023) 8 La Mia Cucina Giardino, Daet. Fine dining at its best. (updated Oct 2023) 9 Xie's Grill & Restaurant, Food Park Central Plaza Complex, Lagon-Itomang Barangay Road. 2PM–2AM. (updated Oct 2023) 10 Elmanny's Pizza delivery, San Vicente Road. 9AM–9PM. (updated Oct 2023) 11 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) 12 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) 13 Catherine's, President Cory Aquino Boulevard, Bagasbas. 7AM–11PM. (updated Oct 2023) 14 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) 15 Kwadro Cafe, Suzara St. 10AM–10PM. (updated Oct 2023) 16 Bobba Brew Cafe - Daet, Suzara Street corner

Drink & nightlife

1 Panulukan Restobar (Daet), M. De Camarines Street. 2–9:30PM. (updated Oct 2023) 2 TitoLes Food and Beverages, #1271 Dasmariñas Street. 10:30AM–11:30PM. (updated Oct 2023) 3 Icon 8 Superclub, Pan-Philippine Highway (located at Edgardo's Sinangag Plaza). Dsily 7PM-3AM. (updated Oct 2023) 4 But First, Coffee (BFC) - Daet, Vinzons Avenue cor N.I.A. Road. 9AM–9PM. (updated Oct 2023) 5 DCA Signature - Daet, DCA Building, Central Plaza Complex, San Vicente Road. 10AM–10PM. (updated Oct 2023) 6 Manuelito's Restobar, San Vicente Road. 2PM–4AM. (updated Oct 2023)

Sleep

1 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) 2 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) 3 Bagasbas Lighthou