Top Things to do in Metro Manila
Top 10 Nature & Parks in Metro Manila, Luzon
Discover the best top things to do in Metro Manila, Philippines including La Mesa Nature Reserve, Kidzoona, Greenbelt Park, Valenzuela City People's Park, Kasalikasan Garden, Paco Park, Rizal Park, Fort Santiago, La Mesa Eco Park, Marikina River Park.
Restaurants in Metro Manila
1. La Mesa Nature Reserve
2. Kidzoona
3. Greenbelt Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 540 reviews
Reviewed By jamescL6810XF
This beautiful garden is located in the heart of Makati which is the financial center of Metro Manila. Although it is surrounded by retail shops and restaurants, the garden itself is a tranquil escape from the hustle & bustle of this busy area. Lush plants and flowers ...take time to feed the ducks !
4. Valenzuela City People's Park
5. Kasalikasan Garden
6. Paco Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 233 reviews
This former cemetery is now a manicured park and venue for fairs and concerts featuring local artists and musicians.
Reviewed By Citygal12456 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Beautiful park cemetery with a small chapel and a nice fountain. A popular venue for weddings. It is well maintained.
7. Rizal Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,066 reviews
Reviewed By esco0230
The water fountain and the music is just amazing... Very fun to watch and perfect for a couple or family or even solo.
8. Fort Santiago
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,077 reviews
This museum and public park was built as a stone fortress at the turn of the 17th century and marked the beginning of the walled city's riverside barricades.
Reviewed By 317luzc - Houston, United States
Markers document the historical landmarks; it is well lit and safe, with free entertainment at different spots. Fort Santiago, the main fortress of Intramuros established by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi on the site of the former wooden fort of Rajah Soliman in 1572, was burned during the siege of the Chinese Pirate Lin Fen (Limahong) in 1574. It was reconstructed with local tuff (adobe) from 1590 - 1593. It was the citadel of the armies of four foreign powers: Spain ???????? from 1571 to 1898; Great Britain ???????? from 1762 through 1764 during the Seven Year War; United States ???????? from 1898 to 1946; and the Empire of Japan ???????? from 1942 through 1945 during the Second World War. It was declared a National Shrine and a National Monument in 1951 and as a National Cultural Treasure in 2014. The marker, Last Walk to Martyrdom Trail, a centennial freedom trail characterized by the shoe prints of Philippine National Hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, memorializes the path he took to Bagumbayan from his cell in Fort Santiago in the early hours of December 30, 1896. It symbolizes the birth of the Filipino nation. The marker was unveiled on December 27, 1996 during the incumbency of His Excellency President Fidel V. Ramos. Another point of interest for me was the Postigo de la Nuestra Señora de Soledad, a postern used as access from Fort Santiago to the Pasig River, from whence Lieutenant General Simon de Anda, leader of the Spanish Resistance against the British Occupation of Manila from 1762 through 1768 during the Seven Year War after a siege of Intramuros by the British Army. A white stone cross marks the final resting place of approximately 600 Filipinos and Americans who were victims of atrocities including starvation and possibly suffocation by the Japanese Imperial Forces, during the last days of February 1945, who were found inside a nearby dungeon which had inner doors of massive iron bars and outer doors of iron plates on wood.
9. La Mesa Eco Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 285 reviews
Reviewed By Victorianlad - Melbourne, Australia
I caught a GRAB prebooked modern car from near GMA railway station at a weekday peak cost of P374. As there were no traffic jams at 0900 hours on a Thursday, in 25 minutes I was at the park. Entrance was P50. The aged in her 20s Filipina spoke excellent English. The park has a typical 1000 visitors on a weekend day but only 200 or so on most non-holiday weekdays. Bring water and a hat as even at 1000 hours it was humid and very warm. A lot of the park is in shade, but not all. I did not experience any mosquitoes but insect repellent may be another wise item to carry. I inspected the butterfly house at an extra cost of P60. There were about 30 flying of three species. In summer, from March, a larger aviary is opened. The park covers 73 hectares and has benefited hugely from thousands of trees and understorey planted since 2001. The forest trails were unsigned but terrific, with dense canopies. I saw some colourful birds including a yellow-bellied flycatcher. One really felt a million miles away from Metro Manila. There are two swimming pool complexes. The one that was open has about an eight lane, 50 metre pool that was very clean and looked inviting. Entrance was P80. There are refreshment kiosks with food prices as low as P15. A 330ml can of Coke was P40. The flower terraces have views of La Mesa dam. A lot of schoolchildren were visiting on this weekday and were noisy, but did not seem to walk into the forest. This is a great attraction. An oasis away from the traffic and congestion of the Metro Manila area. It is not open on Christmas Day and possibly not on Good Friday, but apart from that opens 363 days a year 0800 - 1700. Arriving early gives the best chance to see birds, particularly if one has binoculars. Some of the trees are 30 metres tall, at least. I walked to the bridge (where there was a friendly guard who spoke good English) and eventually found a tricycle to the Jollibee (and other restaurants) complex on Pearl Drive. The fare was P30. I then caught a taxi to my other Quezon City destination.
10. Marikina River Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By susmitashaineoborro - Marikina, Philippines
This place was good spot for family picnic. For relaxing.. this place best for biking and placing together with kids and dogs..
