'''Caloocan City''' is a city on the island of Luzon of the Philippines. This highly urbanized city is located in the northern part of Metro Manila and is further subdivided into two congressional districts. It is also a bustling city of around 1.4 million inhabitants, making it the 4th largest city of the Philippines in terms of population. It spans a combined but geographically separated land area of 55.8 sq. km., making it also the 2nd largest city in Metro Manila in terms of land area.

Get in

The city, like the rest of Metro Manila, is served internationally by NAIA.

Take the LRT Yellow Line and alight at either 5th Avenue, or Monumento Stations. You can also take EDSA-plying buses, which sometimes passes by Monumento area.

In the near future, Caloocan City will be connected to the EDSA MRT-3 line through an expansion project that will eventually connect MRT-3 with LRT Yellow Line 1.

Provincial Buses (from the northern Luzon area)are known to have their main terminals in the Monumento area. The city is also the easiest connection to cities such as Subic, Olongapo, and Baguio.

Get around

Small but convenient and very affordable tricycles ply around the city. Just say where you are going and they will bring you as fast as possible. Fares are at the range of PHP 7.00 (for single person payment) to PHP 30.00 (if you want to ride the tricycle on a "special" basis - meaning you and you're companion are the ones that will ride.)

Jeepneys also ply around with their own respective fixed routes. Metro Manila fares of a minimum of PHP 8.00 is applied. Do take note that the city is geographically divided in to 2 parts, Caloocan City North and South. Taking a tricycle from let's say, Bagong Barrio, is a big no-no among drivers. And besides, it is also not allowed by the local government.

See

  • Bonifacio Monument - this famous landmark of the city is located at the intersection of EDSA and Rizal Avenue. Made by nationalist Guillermo Tolentino, the monument commemorates the first encounter of the revolutionary group Katipunan, lead by hero Andres Bonifacio, with Spanish forces.
  • Gubat sa Ciudad Resort - features several swimming pools and other water facilities for the whole family.
  • Do

    Buy

  • Ever Gotesco Grand Central. izal Avenue, Monumento, Caloocan City. One of the largest shopping mall in the city.... not as exciting as SM North Edsa in neighbouring Quezon City, but offers wide range of products from original (but not signature) brands, to fake (pirated) VCD and DVD's , as well as VCD and DVD players often smuggled from China.

    Eat

  • Barrio Fiesta Restaurant. 87 EDSA Brgy. 087 District 11, Palanan Caloocan City" phone="+63-2-364-4450">Serves Asian, Filipino, Seafood cuisine</eat>
  • Orient Pearl Seafoods & Restaurant. 81 Macario Asistio, Sr. (Formerly 10th Ave.) cor. A. Del Mundo Caloocan City" phone="(+63-2)361-4132, 361-5095, 361-1618">Serves Chinese, Filipino, Seafood dishes</eat>
  • Padi's Point Restaurant and Bar. aloocan Grand Plaza Mall Samson Rd. cor. Mc Arthur Highway, Caloocan City. +63-2)359-0413 to 14, 809-7308. adislaspinas@yahoo.com. http://www.padispoint.com. pm to 3 am. Serves Filipino, Grill, Seafood, Spanish dishes.

    Drink

    Sleep

  • Kabayan Hotel Kalookan. 35 Caimito Rd. corner McArthur Highway(near Monumento)Caloocan City, Philippines" phone="(+632)361-7454, (+632) 362-4678, (+632) 362-1298" email="info@kabayanhotel.com.ph" url="http://www.kabayanhotel.com.ph/caloocan.htm" price="Rates start at $16">All rooms have air conditioning, internet connectivity, cable television, and private bath & toilet.</sleep>

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