Is Arteche safe? Philippines travel risk
Is Arteche safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Arteche scores 61/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates Philippines Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 1 Sep 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 15 Jul 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Arteche scores 61/100 (Elevated). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and Philippines (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to Arteche: nearest emergency and transport facilities, 5-year natural hazard history within 100 km.
Driven by: security (66/100) and natural hazards (81/100).
A score of 61 is higher than 85% of the cities we score.
Consult the Philippines travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.
Geographic & Regional Coordinates
Situated in Eastern Samar at 12.2694° N, 125.3712° E (elevation 7 m), Arteche lies 541.0 km WNW of Manila. Time zone: Asia/Manila.
Eastern Samar
12.2694° N, 125.3712° E
7 m
Asia/Manila
16,360
Emergency & Aviation Access
Nearby Towns & Settlements in Philippines
Natural Hazard Calendar & History
No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Philippines travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Philippines entry requirements.
Evaluated Destinations in this Region
Request detailed assessment for Arteche
Prioritizes this destination in our editorial evaluation pipeline.
Launch Calculator