The 15 Best Day Trips from Caloocan
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 15 good day trips from Caloocan, Philippines, led by Taguig, Paranaque City, Las Piñas. The closest is Marikina City, about 25 min by car, and 11 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Caloocan at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taguig | 18 km SE | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Paranaque City | 19 km S | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Las Piñas | 22 km S | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Calamba | 53 km SE | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Muntinlupa | 30 km S | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Angeles City | 69 km NW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Imus | 25 km S | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Marikina City | 16 km E | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Dasmariñas | 36 km S | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Tarlac City | 101 km NW | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| San Jose del Monte | 20 km NE | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Bacoor | 21 km S | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Cabanatuan City | 93 km N | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Cabuyao | 45 km S | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| San Pablo | 75 km SE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Caloocan
- 1
Taguig, Philippines
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car18 km south-east of Caloocan50 min round tripKnown for Las Piñas Bamboo Organ.
- 2
Paranaque City, Philippines
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car19 km south of Caloocan1 hr round trip - 3
Las Piñas, Philippines
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car22 km south of Caloocan1 hr 10 min round trip - 4
Calamba, Philippines
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car53 km south-east of Caloocan2 hr round trip - 5
Muntinlupa, Philippines
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car30 km south of Caloocan1 hr 10 min round trip - 6
Angeles City, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car69 km north-west of Caloocan2 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Imus, Philippines
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car25 km south of Caloocan1 hr 20 min round trip - 8
Marikina City, Philippines
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car16 km east of Caloocan50 min round trip - 9
Dasmariñas, Philippines
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car36 km south of Caloocan1 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Tarlac City, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car101 km north-west of Caloocan3 hr 10 min round trip - 11
San Jose del Monte, Philippines
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km north-east of Caloocan1 hr round trip - 12
Bacoor, Philippines
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car21 km south of Caloocan1 hr round trip - 13
Cabanatuan City, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car93 km north of Caloocan2 hr 50 min round trip - 14
Cabuyao, Philippines
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car45 km south of Caloocan1 hr 40 min round trip - 15
San Pablo, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car75 km south-east of Caloocan2 hr 50 min round trip
A sample day trip: Caloocan to Taguig
A realistic pace for Taguig, 18 km from Caloocan. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Caloocan
- 08:55Arrive in Taguig (25 min drive)
- 09:10Las Piñas Bamboo Organ
- 11:10Lunch
- 12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Taguig
- 14:55Head back to Caloocan
- 15:20Home in Caloocan
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Caloocan?
- The best day trips from Caloocan are Taguig, Paranaque City, Las Piñas, Calamba, Muntinlupa. The closest is Marikina City, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Caloocan?
- Marikina City is the closest, 16 km east of Caloocan, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Caloocan?
- 11 places are within about an hour's drive of Caloocan: Marikina City (25 min), Taguig (25 min), Paranaque City (30 min), San Jose del Monte (30 min), Bacoor (30 min), Las Piñas (35 min).
- What is the biggest city near Caloocan for a day out?
- Taguig is the largest city in day-trip range, 18 km south-east of Caloocan and about 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Caloocan?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Tarlac City at 101 km, around 1 hr 35 min by car.
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