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The 15 Best Day Trips from Marikina City

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 Marikina City, Philippines, led by Caloocan, Valenzuela, Paranaque City. The closest is Caloocan, about 25 min by car, and 12 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Marikina City at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Caloocan16 km W25 minHalf-day trip
Valenzuela17 km W25 minHalf-day trip
Paranaque City21 km SW30 minHalf-day trip
Las Piñas26 km SW40 minHalf-day trip
Calamba49 km S55 minHalf-day trip
Muntinlupa30 km S35 minHalf-day trip
Angeles City80 km NW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Imus31 km SW35 minHalf-day trip
Dasmariñas40 km SW45 minHalf-day trip
Pasay17 km SW25 minHalf-day trip
Tarlac City108 km NW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
San Jose del Monte20 km N30 minHalf-day trip
Bacoor28 km SW40 minHalf-day trip
Cabanatuan City94 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Cabuyao42 km S50 minHalf-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Marikina City

  1. 1

    Caloocan, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km west of Marikina City50 min round trip

    Known for The Life and Heroism of Gat Andres Bonifacio.

  2. 2

    Valenzuela, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km west of Marikina City50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Paranaque City, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km south-west of Marikina City1 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Las Piñas, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km south-west of Marikina City1 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Calamba, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km south of Marikina City1 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Muntinlupa, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km south of Marikina City1 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    Angeles City, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north-west of Marikina City2 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Imus, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km south-west of Marikina City1 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Dasmariñas, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km south-west of Marikina City1 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Pasay, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km south-west of Marikina City50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Tarlac City, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north-west of Marikina City3 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    San Jose del Monte, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km north of Marikina City1 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Bacoor, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km south-west of Marikina City1 hr 20 min round trip
  14. 14

    Cabanatuan City, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km north of Marikina City3 hr round trip
  15. 15

    Cabuyao, Philippines

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km south of Marikina City1 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Marikina City to Caloocan

A realistic pace for Caloocan, 16 km from Marikina City. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Marikina City
  2. 08:55Arrive in Caloocan (25 min drive)
  3. 09:10The Life and Heroism of Gat Andres Bonifacio
  4. 11:10Lunch
  5. 12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Caloocan
  6. 14:55Head back to Marikina City
  7. 15:20Home in Marikina City

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Marikina City?
The best day trips from Marikina City are Caloocan, Valenzuela, Paranaque City, Las Piñas, Calamba. The closest is Caloocan, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Marikina City?
Caloocan is the closest, 16 km west of Marikina City, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Marikina City?
12 places are within about an hour's drive of Marikina City: Caloocan (25 min), Valenzuela (25 min), Pasay (25 min), San Jose del Monte (30 min), Paranaque City (30 min), Las Piñas (40 min).
How far is too far for a day trip from Marikina City?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Tarlac City at 108 km, around 1 hr 40 min by car.

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