Place to visit
Twin Forts of Romblon, Philippines: what it is and when to go
Twin Forts of Romblon is a Spanish fortifications in the Philippines (Fort San Andres). Interests: History. The best time to visit is December to April. In June there are 12 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 16. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Spanish fortifications in the Philippines · History
- Local name
- Fort San Andres
- Where
- Philippines
- Best time
- December to April.
- Nearest airport
- MNL Manila (Pasay), 254 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 12.57861, 122.27039
What it is and where
Twin Forts of Romblon is a Spanish fortifications in the Philippines (Fort San Andres). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 12.57861, 122.27039; the nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL, Manila (Pasay)), 254 km as the crow flies. How to get around Philippines (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Philippines. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Twin Forts of Romblon is December to April.
- JanBest time11:20
- FebBest time11:36
- MarBest time11:55
- AprBest time12:17
- MayPossible12:35
- JunBetter not12:44
- JulBetter not12:40
- AugBetter not12:25
- SepBetter not12:04
- OctBetter not11:43
- NovPossible11:24
- DecBest time11:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 16. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Philippines in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Philippines
To enter Philippines there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity and two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Philippines checklist. Currency: Philippine peso (PHP); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 60 Hz (European voltage with American sockets: you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Romblon Synoptic StationObservatory1.2 km
- Hydraulic ramCyclic water pump powered by hydropower30 km
- Fuerza de San José17th-century Spanish colonial fortification in Banton, Philippines45 km
- Banton ChurchRoman Catholic church in Banton, Philippines45 km
- WaterColors Boracay Dive ResortDive site78 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Philippines guide.
More in Philippines: History
- San Agustin Church: Roman Catholic church in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines
- Paoay Church: Roman Catholic parish church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
- San Sebastian Church: all-steel church in Manila, Philippines
- Miagao Church: Roman Catholic parish church in Miagao, Iloilo
- Fort Drum: islet in the Philippines
- BRP Sierra Madre: 1944 LST-542-class tank landing ship
Every Philippines place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Twin Forts of Romblon?
It is a Spanish fortifications in the Philippines (Fort San Andres in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Twin Forts of Romblon?
December to April. In June there are 12 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 16.
How do you get to Twin Forts of Romblon?
The nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 254 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Philippines is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Philippines map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Romblon Synoptic Station, Hydraulic ram, Fuerza de San José. The rest is in the Philippines guide.
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