Location: Marikina
Top Things to do in Marikina
The 9 Best Things to Do in Marikina, Philippines
Marikina (/mərɪˈkɪnə/) (Filipino: Lungsod ng Marikina) is one of the cities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 450,741.
Restaurants in Marikina
1. Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By mlahm - Washington DC, District of Columbia
Reconstructed/renovated in 1957 but dating back almost 350 years, the Cathedral is a bright, open, airy church with beautifully painted ceiling panels. Located 200 feet from the shoe museum and across the street from two traditional Filipino houses (one wood, one stone) one of which is a restaurant. There is no real reason to make a special trip, but if you are close by, a quick, contemplative stop is worth it.
2. Marikina Sports Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By dolesamson - Marikina, Philippines
The Marikina Sports Complex, also known as Marikina Sports Park and formerly known as Rodriguez Sports Center, is a sports complex located in Marikina, at the corner of Shoe Avenue and Sumulong Highway in Metro Manila, Philippines. It is formerly the site of a train station in early 20th century prior to the construction of the complex. It is built in 1969 under the Rizal provincial government under Gov. Isidro Rodriguez Sr. in the land of the then Rizal municipality of Marikina. It is turned over to the Marikina City Government under Mayor Bayani Fernando in 1995 and was renovated in 2001 under Mayor Maria Lourdes Fernando. It hosts an Olympic-size swimming pool, two grandstands Seating a total of 15,000, a 400-meter track oval, a sports building, an indoor gymnasium and several courts. The area has been host to several sports competitions – both national and regional including the 2014 ASEAN School Games which serves as the main venue, as well as entertainment such as grand Concerts, finals night and live Television shows, and other events such as for private uses and other community and local government activities. Aside from hosting events, Marikina Sports Complex also host sports clinics for the residents of Marikina during the summer season yearly, dubbed as the "Summer Sports Camp".
3. Book Museum cum Ethnology Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
The Book Museum cum Ethnology Center was founded in 2013 and features the vast personal collection of the President of Rex Group of Companies—Atty. Dominador Buhain. As a traveler, Atty. Buhain has collected items from over 200 countries and Islands he has visited. The logo of the museum reflects the lifestyle of Atty. Buhain as a wanderer who chooses to share his journey through his priceless collection. This place offers two major settings – The Book Museum and Ethnology Centers. The Book Museum showcases different kinds of books and other printed materials from all over the world. The Ethnology Centers highlight well-preserved and priceless artifacts from Northern and Southern part of the Philippines. Other sights to see are the hand painted mural which shows the history of printing in the Philippines and in the world. There are also two fiesta-colored Totem Poles depicting some Philippine myths and legends, and the James Dean Diner, a 50s theme-inspired café diner.
Reviewed By sojournerchild - Manila, Philippines
Entrance Fee: Php100
This museum is an awesome place not just for bookworms like me but also to the increasing number of Pinoy travellers because they'd display books (mostly free to read and browse) from different places in the world. It's actually a sort of collection library and has so much room for improvement (facilities and add ons). The place is huge and well lighted and it'll be a fun place for kids to learn things about history and places. I've been here with a friend and we stayed for almost four hours, exceeding their closing hours. haha. thanks to their kind and approachable museum guide. :) They also have two Ethnology Centers which we really enjoyed! History seekers, art lovers, museum goers, students, adults, and kids, y'all surely love this place! We'll go back with our family next visit.
4. Marikina City Footwear Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By MijnlieverdFH - Amsterdam
This is a shoemaker's place which for sometime business was booming. I then went here before to purchase two pairs for myself. Later Marikina shoes was overshadowed by some imported brands young people patronized.
It is high time to rekindle the love of Philippine products like the Marikina shoes. I heard the present President showed off his Marikina made shoes promoting the Marikina made shoes to all of us. Help business grow.
We came here by the LRT and reach Santolan station to visit the Museum and our relatives living close.
5. Crave Park PH
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By mtf524 - Quezon City, Philippines
Food choices were quite varied and abundant. Layout of the place was easy to navigate. Prices very reasonable. There's even an open air 2nd level that's great for evening drinks with friends. Parking could be a problem though.
6. Philippine Science Centrum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By enjoyfunlovetravels - Philippines
Philippine Science Centrum will be one of the best place that the people will getting interested in Science.Life with science will be too useful.Students will be interested to learn about this subject with fun.The entrance fee is quite affordable.Staffs were accomodating.All things here were tangible.More fun to be here and discover the mysteries of science and how this were very useful to us.
7. Marikina River Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Brian F - Manila, Philippines
By local standards, the river park in Marikina is a great public space. Marikina is a proud city that clearly works hard to serve the community. Although the river itself is not attractive, the walkway is wide and well maintained. While walking you can see model animals, historical dioramas and Gardens with local produce. You can even rent bicycles for P30 per hour. One end of the park has a picnic and stage area, and the other end has a large Amphitheater. This is one of the best places in Manila to watch fireworks during holidays and special events.
8. St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By amanda8312015 - Marikina, Philippines
If there's one place which i used to visit in good and in bad times, it's the church! Closest to my work place is Our Lady of Sorrows...i appreciate it very much when this church was finally done! Before, it looks like makeshift church....i have nothing against this church but i've experienced one of the worst in my life, when i was pregnant to my 3rd child and my pregnancy was a bit risky at that time, then i decided to have church visits before my Delivery schedule, to my disappointment, an old woman - probably a caretaker of the church ( which at that time was under construction ), she asked me to leave the area because she's about to close the church area, and she's on a hurry to leave the place. WORST that i even cried in tears....i was at my last term that time when that old woman, drove me away from the church, which i don't even intent to stay longer since i have to visit more churches at that time....guess what? After few months, i returned to that church, and another old woman did the same thing to me! I thought the first time was just a bad time, but when it happened to me twice, am speechless...i don't feel mad at the church, only for those wrong people who run the church, maybe they need a little reinvention when it comes to there attitude of treating people who visits the church.
9. Marikina Chinese Temple Park
Overall Ratings
3 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Ayan M - Marikina, Philippines
Its plain temple park. Just ok for taking photos and sometimes its good to see other people doing some activities here. If your the loner type you can go here and enjoy the quietness of this place.
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