Calabarzon · Philippines
Bacoor travel guide
Bacoor is a city in Calabarzon, Philippines, home to about 661,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- MNL8 km · Ninoy Aquino International Airport
- Currency
- PHPPhilippine peso
- Time zone
- Asia/Manila
- Language
- English, Filipino, Taglish
About
About Bacoor
Bacoor, officially the City of Bacoor, is a component city in the province of Cavite, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 661,381 people., making it the 15th most populous city in the Philippines and the second largest city in the province of Cavite after Dasmariñas.
Bacoor is large and sprawling, due to the fast pace of suburbanization that turned this quiet fishing and farming municipality into one of the most populous cities in Cavite. It just lies south of Metro Manila, and its suburban character can be seen from aircraft taking off or landing at Ninoy Aquino International Airport from the west. Little is known about Bacoor's history, but it has some bits of it.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Bacoor
See
- Zapote Bridge
- Bacoor Church
- Cuenca Ancestral House
Do
- Emilio Aquinaldo Tirona Highway Park
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Where to stay
Hotels in Bacoor
2 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Mella Hotel | 2.4 km | |
| RedDoorz Near Christ the King Medical Center RedDoorz | 0.7 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Bacoor
Bacoor has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; August is the wettest, with about 514 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Bacoor: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), about 7.9 km from the city centre in a straight line; Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS, 83 km) and Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK, 92 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Bacoor is about 15 minutes from Manila or the airport. There are many buses plying Aguinaldo Highway, the city's main street. The city has designated stops for all buses through the city, but the most useful of them is the stop near SM City Bacoor, at the junction of Aguinaldo and Tirona highways. Another useful stop is Talaba junction, where the terminal for jeepneys leading to Bacoor poblacion via Gen. Evangelista Street is located. All buses use the Manila-Cavite Expressway to and from Manila.
Getting around
Bacoor is well served by common public transportation such as jeepneys and tricycles, making it relatively easy to get around for daily commuters. However, rapid suburban development since the 1990s has led to car-dependent urban sprawl, contributing to its growing reputation for heavy traffic congestion. If you plan to drive in Bacoor, it’s important to prepare for rush hour delays and frequently clogged main roads, especially along major routes connecting to Metro Manila. Leaving early, checking live traffic updates, and considering alternative routes can help reduce travel time and stress.
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MNL · Ninoy Aquino International Airport
SFS · Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point
CRK · Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Bacoor
Stay safe
A low-lying town, Bacoor is vulnerable to flooding in the rainy season, compounded by high tide in Manila Bay.
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Questions
Bacoor: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Bacoor?
Bacoor has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; August is the wettest, with about 514 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Bacoor?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), about 7.9 km from the city centre in a straight line; Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS, 83 km) and Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK, 92 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Bacoor?
Philippine peso (PHP).
Nearby
Destinations near Bacoor
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.