Caloocan City
Caloocan is the 3rd most populous city in Metro Manila (~1.66M), divided into North and South sections. The "Gate of the North" — entry point to Valenzuela, Malabon, and Bulacan. The Bonifacio Monument marks the start of the Philippine Revolution.
📄 How to Get There
## By AirnThe nearest airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), approximately 20 km away. Travel time is 50-90 minutes by taxi or car depending on traffic. Airlines serving NAIA include Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and AirAsia Philippines.nn## By BusnMonumento Terminal (Monumento area): City buses, Jeepneys with routes to Manila, Quezon City, Makati.nn## By RoadnEDSA connects to Quezon City, Makati (30-60 min).nMacArthur Highway connects to Valenzuela, Malabon (15-25 min).nRizal Avenue Extension connects to Manila (15-20 min).nn## Local Transportn**Taxi:** Metered taxis available. Base fare: PHP 40. n**Ride_hailing:** Grab available. Primary ride-hailing.n**Jeepney:** Extensive jeepney routes. Fare: PHP 12 minimum. n**Tricycle:** Sidecar motorcycles for short trips. Fare: PHP 20-50. n**Rail:** LRT-1 (Monumento, 5th Avenue, R. Papa). MRT-7 under construction.. Fare: PHP 15-30.
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Commercial, industrial, residential. LRT-1 runs through South Caloocan.