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Attractions

Ayala Malls

Located in the heart of Makati City's commercial district is the Ayala Malls comprised of Glorietta and Greenbelt Malls. A one-stop retail center, Glorietta Malls 1 to 5 features a full range of shopping, dining and entertainment in the bustling metropolis. Nearby is the exclusive Greenbelts 1 to 5 showcasing a three-hectare park of lush greenery, water features, world-class retailers and leisure venues. more

Ayala Museum

For a visually-arresting view of Philippine history and culture, visit the Ayala Museum in Makati City which houses 60 dioramas portraying the country's most important historical eras. A stone's throw away from the Ayala Museum is the Filipinas Heritage Library which houses numerous contemporary volumes on history, art and language. more

Makati Avenue

By night, Makati seems to transform from all-business to all-pleasure. Makati Avenue, Jupiter Street and Pasay Road offer gastronomic treats to go along with live entertainment. Clubs, watering holes, bars, KTVs and music lounges here can keep you awake till the morning light.

Manila Bay

Visit Manila Bay and enjoy going on a harbour cruise, having dinner in any of the restaurants and hotels that line Roxas Boulevard while witnessing what Manila Bay is famous for – the Manila Bay sunset. more

Guadalupe Ruins

Emanating the country’s rich and vibrant history, the Guadalupe Ruins is one of the Philippines greatest cultural treasures. The Ruins, which is one of the oldest churches in Manila, takes beholders back to the times of the colonial age. more

Rizal Park

Rizal Park was built to commemorate the spirit and life of novelist and doctor Jose Rizal who was shot under suspicion of treason against the then ruling Spanish government on the 30th of December, 1986. more

Malacanang Palace

Located on the North bank of the Pasig River in Manila, Malacanang Palace was originally built as a private country home for the Rocha family. Now serving as the official residence of the country’s head of state, Malacanang Palace was originally constructed in 1802 and since then has had many alternations taking place over the last 150 years. more

Corregidor

The island fortress, Corregidor of Philippines is renowned for its part in history, war and bravery. Flanked by the provinces of Bataan and Cavite, this rocky island faces the China Sea and is a mere 3 miles long. more

Greenbelt Park

Greenbelt Park is located in the centre of Makati on Makati Avenue, resting next to Ayala Museum. Both locals and tourists visit the site to escape from the bustling business district of Makati, by stepping into this lush serene greenery. more

Robinsons Place Manila

Nestled close to Roxas Boulevard and Taft Avenue in Ermita District, sits the outstanding upscale shopping mall - Robinsons Place Manila or Robinsons Midtown Mall. This spacious shopping mall exudes an opulent ambience and is popular among locals and tourists. more

San Agustin Museum

Snuggled within the Intramuros, or the Walled City, in Manila stands the Baroque style San Agustin Church. Next to the church sits a very popular tourist attraction in Manila, the San Agustin Museum. Here you can step into a world, few centuries old and feel the historical ambience of a golden age. more

Casa Manila Museum

Reconstructed to depict a typical 19th century Spanish villa in the Philippines, Casa Manila Museum gives visitors insight as to how the most elite of Spaniards lived in the city during its heyday. Beautifully displayed in period style, one may find a collection of antique furniture, chandeliers, paintings and vases. more

Boracay

After absorbing the alluring cosmopolitan outlay of Manila, the traveller who wishes to explore beyond the boundaries of the capital city will find that Boracay holds the trophy beaches of the Philippines. A one-hour flight from Manila, the powdery white beaches, turquoise waters and endless sun prove to be an ideal location for the sun worshipper. more

Metropolitan Museum of Manila

This institution has far exceeded the initial expectations of its function since it first opened its doors in 1976. Originally intended as an exhibition space for foreign art to further the local Filipino knowledge and interest in the cultures and ideologies of the world at large, it fast gained renown in local and international circles by successive shows featuring the work of some of the world’s most lauded and revolutionary artists, such as Pablo Picasso and Paul Klee. more

Museum of the Filipino People

To get a true understanding of the evolution of the Philippines into its current iteration, one needs to visit the array of museums and galleries that are dotted across the city and address a plethora of subjects ranging from history to art. One such institution is the Museum of the Filipino People, an extension of its larger sibling the National Museum of the Philippines that houses the anthropological and archaeological divisions. more

Intramuros

Built during the 16th century by the Spaniards, Intramuros functioned as the seat of government for a long period of time. A collection of relics portraying the Spanish period in Philippine history, Intramuros can be considered as a city within a city with its crumbling walls separating it from the rest of Manila. more

Las Pinas

Located in the National Capital Region of the Philippines, the city of Las Pinas is a major residential, industrial and commercial suburb of Metro Manila. Las Pinas is home to the Sarao Motors factory, where the-world famous jeepneys are assembled piece by piece. The factory keeps its doors open to buyers, as well as curious visitors all year round. The city is also popular world over for its bamboo organ, sited within the St. Joseph Church. more