Food Trips in Binondo and Quick Getaways from The Calinea Tower

Quick trips, spontaneous plans, and weekend escapes. 

 

That’s the kind of life waiting for you at The Calinea Tower, a DMCI Homes condo along M.H. Del Pilar St., East Grace Park, Caloocan City. 

Just a few steps from LRT-1 Monumento Station and a short drive to EDSA or the NLEX–SLEX Connector Road, you can hop on the train for city adventures or hit the road for a weekend in the mountains or by the sea. 

 

Here are some fun ways to spend your days from this convenient location: 

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1. Go on a Binondo food crawl 

 

Dimsum for breakfast, hopia for a snack, and hot noodles for lunch — all in one walkable route. Walk to the nearby LRT‑1 Monumento Station, take the train southbound, and get off at Carriedo Station. 

 

From there, you’re just a short stroll to all your favorite Binondo food spots. Skip the traffic and enjoy every bite without the hassle. 

2. Visit the Thai To Hien Tuah Taoist Temple 

 

A short train ride plus a brief walk takes you to this colorful temple in Caloocan. Located near 5th Avenue LRT‑1 Station, it’s a vibrant stop for photos or quiet reflection. 

3. Quick coffee or brunch in Trinoma or SM North EDSA
 

 

Hop on the train from the Monumento Station and get off at North Avenue Station, or drive via EDSA to Trinoma or SM North EDSA. Weekend brunches, coffee meetups, or casual mornings are simple, convenient, and stress-free. 

4. Explore Dangwa and Dapitan Arcade 

 

Grab fresh flowers at Dangwa Flower Market or hunt for bargains at Dapitan Arcade. Take the LRT‑1 southbound from Monumento Station and get off at Abad Santos Station for Dangwa, or Blumentritt Station for Dapitan Arcade. Both are also just a short drive away, making casual city exploring easy and fun. 

5. Mini-shopping sprees 

 

For everyday errands, SM City Grand Central is only a five-minute walk from home. Groceries, snacks, or quick shopping trips are effortless. 

 

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6. Quick trips to Baguio or Elyu 

 

With major roads like EDSA and the NLEX–SLEX Connector Road nearby, short escapes outside Metro Manila are simple. Morning drives can take you to Baguio for a cool escape or San Juan, La Union for surfing and seaside relaxation — all without long, stressful commutes. 

 

From food trips to cultural stops, shopping, and weekend escapes, living near a transit-oriented development like The Calinea Tower turns everyday plans into light, flexible, and fun experiences.  

The Calinea Tower (Artist’s Illustration)

Drop by The Calinea Tower's showroom at M.H. Del Pilar St., East Grace Park, Caloocan City to visualize your future home and explore the condo’s distinctive offerings, from generous layouts to a premium resort-inspired lifestyle. 

 

The Calinea Tower is one of the developments of DMCI Homes, renowned for building quality resort-inspired communities in Mega Manila, Baguio City, Boracay, and Davao City. Each of its properties is built with world-standard craftsmanship borne from D.M. Consunji Inc.’s over 70 years of expertise in the construction and development industry.   

  

To learn more about The Calinea Tower and other DMCI Homes’ pre-selling and ready for occupancy projects, units for lease, and special promos, call (632) 5324-8888. You can also visit leasing.dmcihomes.com to know more about opportunities in leasing and rent-to-own programs of DMCI Homes. News and other updates are also posted on the company’s official website and social media accounts on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube.