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Pulilan
Spend a half‑day in Pulilan for the Carabao Festival (May 14‑15) or a quick town tour; otherwise 1 day is enough.
Pulilan is a small Central Luzon town known for its Carabao Festival and a handful of heritage houses. It is reachable from Manila via NLEX and the Pan‑Philippine Highway, and its sights cluster around the downtown (Poblacion) area, making a single day sufficient for most visitors.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler)
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy, flood risk)
- Airports
- MNL · CRK
- Nights
- 1
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- Philippines ↗Carry pesos in small notes; many stalls, jeepneys and taxis are cash-only.
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Pulilan117 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Pulilan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.Philippines-wide
- SIM or eSIMGlobe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.Philippines-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.Philippines-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% if no service charge.Philippines-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Philippines-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for flooding in the rainy season and keep belongings secure on crowded jeepneys.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 117 fire and ambulance · 911 National emergency
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckMNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport (About 1.5 h by bus or car via NLEX; check traffic.).
- Getting aroundJeepneys and tricycles serve the town; most routes stop at SM Pulilan, then a short tricycle ride to the church and heritage sites.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeLocal coffee₱30–₱60 (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealStreet food (kwek‑kwek, fishball)₱20–₱50 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketEntrance to San Isidro Labrador Church (museum)₱20–₱50 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedPrivate resort room, a night, per room₱1,500 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedPrivate resort room, a night, per room₱2,500 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedPrivate resort room, a night, per room₱4,000 (≈ US$75)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱800 (≈ US$15) · Mid ₱1,200 (≈ US$25) · High ₱2,000 (≈ US$40)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport (About 1.5 h by bus or car via NLEX; check traffic.) · CRK Clark International Airport (About 1 h by car via NLEX; check traffic.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Aug (21 rain days), driest Feb (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pulilan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
20 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
21 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
19 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Jeepneys and tricycles serve the town; most routes stop at SM Pulilan, then a short tricycle ride to the church and heritage sites.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Baliwag
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus or jeepney via NLEX, about 30 min
Nearby town with a historic church.
Bocaue
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Jeepney southbound, about 20 min
Known for the Bocaue River Festival.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Marahuyo Private Resort
Quiet private resort outside town, suitable for a night stay.
RL de Leon Private Resort
Small private resort near Dampol II‑B.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₱800–₱1,200 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱1,200–₱2,000 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Private resort room1 × 1 night × ₱1,500 | ₱1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₱800 | ₱800 |
| NLEX toll (round trip)1 × ₱200 · check | ₱200 |
| Jeepney fare to town centre1 × ₱30 · check | ₱30 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × ₱500 · check | ₱500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱303 |
| Trip total≈ ₱3,333 per person per day, bed included | ₱3,333≈ US$60 |
Marahuyo or RL de Leon
2026 estimate in PHP; flights and inter‑city bus fares excluded.
Prices of common things
| Local coffee | ₱30–₱60 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Street food (kwek‑kwek, fishball) | ₱20–₱50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Jeepney ride | ₱10–₱15 (≈ under US$1) |
| Entrance to San Isidro Labrador Church (museum) | ₱20–₱50 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Flooding risk during the rainy season; check river levels before travel.
- Most jeepney routes bypass downtown; transfer at Robinsons Pulilan junction.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire and ambulance
- 117
- National emergency
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- NLEX Pulilan exit – town centre (jeepney): ≈ ₱30, 10 min
- SM Pulilan – San Isidro Church (tricycle): ≈ ₱20, 5 min
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Pulilan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler) · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy, flood risk) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a short walking loop around the downtown heritage cluster.
- Include a visit to the Carabao Festival if traveling in May.
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