Overview
Meycauayan is an industrialized city in Bulacan, founded in 1578, making it one of the oldest towns in the province. Its name translates to 'a place with lots of bamboo,' which can still be seen in the partly-rural northeastern barangays.
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Before you go
Accommodation
Limited accommodation options; Lo Beato offers apartment-style rooms. Most travelers stop briefly rather than stay overnight.
Culture
Kawayanan Festival celebrates the city's bamboo heritage with street dancing. Founded 1578, one of Bulacan's oldest towns.
Safety
Flooding is common during rainy season and typhoons due to low-lying geography and high tide from Manila Bay.
Transport
Meycauayan is on the North Luzon Expressway and MacArthur Highway; the city common terminal has vans to Manila, Malolos, and San Fernando.