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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines

Calumpit

Spend a half‑day in Calumpit: see the historic church, stroll the market, then head back to Manila or nearby Bulacan towns.

Calumpit is a small historic town in Bulacan, just 45 km north of Manila. Its main attractions cluster near the town centre, making a half‑day visit enough unless you want to linger at the riverside resort.

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Country
Philippines
Best months
Dec–May
Avoid
Jun–Oct (rainy season, flooding risk)
Stay
0 nights

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
PHP
Money
Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.
Daily spend
Budget ₱800–₱1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₱1,200–₱2,000 excl. bed · High ₱2,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
SIM and data
Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
Emergency
Police 117 · Fire/ambulance 117 · National emergency 911
Plugs
Types A, B, C · 220 V · 60 Hz · US flat pins common; check your devices for 220 V.
Tipping
Restaurants: 10% if no service charge.; Grab / taxi: Round up.; Boat crew: ₱100–200 per tour.; Massage: ₱50–100.
Water
Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.
Toilets
Called 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.

What things cost

ItemPrice
Coffee at a café₱80–₱150
Longganisa (sausage) plate₱120–₱250
Meal at a local eatery₱150–₱300
Tricycle ride (short hop)₱30–₱50
Jed's Island Resort entrance₱209

Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.

Get in

By air

MNL · Ninoy Aquino International Airport
About 1 h by car via NLEX to Pulilan exit

Typical fares

Manila → Calumpit van (round trip)
≈ ₱350 per person, 1 h each way (check)
Tricycle within Calumpit
≈ ₱30–₱50 per short ride
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card

Get around

Tricycles are the main local transport; hire one for short hops between barangays or to the market.

See and do

Known for

  • Calumpit Church
  • Meyto Shrine
  • Old Bagbag Bridge
  • Jed's Island Resort

Day trips

WhereHowTime
Jed's Island ResortTricycle or jeepney north along MacArthur Highway, about 15 min≈30 min round trip

Sleep

Paco Royal Inn And Cafe Inc
Basic rooms on MacArthur Highway
El Vistra Travellers Inn
Budget inn near Pio Cruzcosa
Seven Seven Travellers Inn
Simple rooms on MacArthur Highway
Lawiswis Kawayan Garden Resort & Spa
Resort‑style garden rooms in Buguion
Leticia’s Garden Resort And Events Place
Garden resort on Calumpit‑Pulilan Road

Phrase card

EnglishSay or show
Excuse me / SorryPaumanhinpa-u-man-hin
Thank youSalamatsa-la-mat
How much?Magkano?mag-ka-no
Where is the bathroom?Nasaan ang banyo?na-san ang ban-yo
Can I have the bill?Pahingi ng resibopa-hin-gi ng re-si-bo

Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Smile, handshake; 'po' to elders; avoid: Loud confrontation
  • Beckoning: Palm down, wave; avoid: Palm up (used for animals)
  • Invitations: Accept food offered or decline politely; avoid: Refusing bluntly
  • Time: Expect 'Filipino time' socially; avoid: Lateness for flights and boats
  • Churches: Covered clothes; avoid: Loud tours during Mass

Scams and watch-outs

  • Low‑lying town prone to flooding in the rainy season; check river levels before travel.
  • Traffic on MacArthur Highway can be heavy during peak hours; consider early arrival.

Generally safe during daylight; watch for sudden floods in the rainy months and keep valuables secure on tricycles.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Calumpit yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Calumpit Church
  • Meyto Shrine
  • Old Bagbag Bridge
  • Jed's Island Resort

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

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Calumpit

Paki-dala ito

To this address, please

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

  • Police117
  • Fire/ambulance117
  • National emergency911

US Embassy Manila (check address); other consulates in Manila.

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/calumpit). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.