Component city in Cavite
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Bacoor (pronounced “Ba-ko-or”) is a suburban city in Cavite. It is a large, overwhelmingly sprawling community south of Manila, and the gateway to the province from the north.
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A historic arch bridge at the boundary with Las Piñas, where two battles during the Philippine Revolution and the Philippine-American War, the 1897 Battle of Zapote Bridge and the 1899 Battle of Zapote River, occurred. The 1897 battle was a Filipino victory, while the 1899 battle was an American victory (as they used gun boats to devastate the Filipino positions). At the middle of the bridge, since bypassed by a modern six-lane one, is a National Historical Marker commemorating the two battles.
Saint Michael the Archangel Parish
The Spanish-era church was first built in the 18th century, but had to be rebuilt several times due to wars and earthquakes. One of the Gomburza, Mariano Gomez, became one of its parish priests until he was arrested in 1872 for alleged involvement in the Cavite Mutiny and was executed at the garrote in Bagumbayan, Manila. There is a historic marker dedicated to Gomez in front of the convent, along with a plaza beside the church.
One of the few remaining bahay na bato residences from the Spanish era, the privately-owned house became the first headquarters of the Philippine revolutionary government following the declaration of independence in June 1898 until September that same year, when it was transferred to Malolos, Bulacan. It became the temporary seat of the Roman Catholic Church in Bacoor in the early 1900s when Bacoor Church was taken over by the Aglipayans.
Dimsum house.
Good food, night band, good service. The service and food are worth the price.
Branch of motel chain with red and yellow buildings, with rooms primarily cateried to romantic partners.
Furnished rooms with flat-screen TV. Has free WiFi, breakfast, and parking. Van shuttle service available from Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
A love motel.
A members-only warehouse grocery.
By bus
There are many buses plying Aguinaldo Highway, the city's main street.
By jeepney
From Metro Manila, jeepneys travel to Bacoor from Baclaran in Parañaque via Zapote.
By car
From Manila, the main entry point by car is the toll Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX, or formerly but still called Coastal Road), with an exit at barangay Longos.
By jeepney
Bacoor is well served by jeepney routes, and they ply all the major roads through town. Fares start at ₱13 for the first 4 kilometers, and ₱2 are added for each additional kilometer.
By tricycle
By car
Travel by car is far the worst way to get around town. While the malls are best accessed by car, parking rates can be burdensome, and parking space becomes limited during weekend sales.
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