Bocaue

Bocaue is a municipality in Bulacan.

Understand

Bocaue is dubbed the "Fireworks Capital of the Philippines".

Get in

From Metropolitan Manila one can drive through the North Luzon Expressway and exit at Bocaue exit. From the Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan City (popularly known as Monumento) one can use the MacArthur Highway going through Valenzuela and Marilao before reaching Bocaue.

From MNL (Tolls)

Get on Northbound South Luzon Expressway/Osmena Highway/Pan-Philippine Highway

Follow the Pan-Philippine Highway to Exit 27 or Governor Fortunato Halili Ave.

See

• Philippine Arena, Ciudad de Victoria, ☎ [phone]. With a 55,000 seating capacity, the arena is the biggest domed indoor arena not only in the Philippines but in the world. Built by local Christian sect, Iglesia ni Cristo for their centennial, the Philippine Arena hosts several events including sporting events, church events and concerts. (updated Feb 2015)
• Philippine Sports Stadium (New Era University (NEU) Stadium), Ciudad de Victoria. Also part of Iglesia ni Cristo's Ciudad de Victoria complex. The stadium is mainly for football events. It also hosts a blue athletics track. (updated Feb 2015)
• St. Martin of Tours Church of Bocaue. One of the oldest churches in Bulacan. The church is the home of the Krus ng Wawa, a Catholic relic. (updated Feb 2015)
• Francisca Reyes Aquino Shrine. Tu-Su 9AM-5PM. Shrine built in honor of Philippine National Artist Francisca Reyes Aquino, who was credited for her contributions to Philippine art and culture in the field of native dance. The place is managed by the National Historical Institute. (updated Feb 2015)

Do

Buy

You can buy fireworks and firecrackers in Bocaue for a relatively cheap price, especially during the New Year season.

Eat

Drink

Sleep

• Dream Wave Resort, e-mail: [e-mail]. (updated Feb 2015)

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