Location: Manila
Top Things to do in Manila
What to do and see in Manila, Luzon: The Best Nature & Parks
Metropolitan Manila encompasses six cities and 12 towns. Located on Manila Bay in the South China Sea, and bisected by the Pasig River, the capital of the Philippines is historic and modern, rich and poor. A popular sight is the walled area called Intramuros. The capital during Spanish colonization, Intramuros has retained old dungeons and gunpowder rooms but added art galleries and theaters. The city is filled with museums, shops, parks and churches, plus enough nightlife to last until dawn.
Restaurants in Manila
1. 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.
2. Rizal Park
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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.
3. Father Blanco's Garden
4. Fort Santiago
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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.
5. San Diego Gardens
6. Manila Bay
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3.5 based on 1,157 reviews
This natural harbor is an excellent place from which to view a most elegant sunset.
Reviewed By linanauli21 - Jakarta, Indonesia
Manila Bay in Manila, Philippines is relatively quiet in the morning. It is walkable from SM Mall of Asia. The good thing about this place is that only the patrol motorbikes are allowed to pass. The walk by the bay is convenient. It is the right place to spend outdoors. A pair of sneakers will be good to wear here.
7. Manila Ocean Park
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3.5 based on 2,200 reviews
From a spectacular marine themed park, Manila Ocean Park has finally evolved into Metro's Holiday Destination where everything is all about Life and Living.An array of exciting attractions, enticing view of the bay, enriching marine life exhibits, entertaining dining and lifestyle shapes to mold into an integrated resort destination. Manila Ocean Park is proud to have a marine-themed park in the country that houses Life of the best of both under and over the sea!
Reviewed By abhinavs904 - Guangxi, China
It was a very nice visit to the park. I enjoyed the sea lion show and the bird show and we took the all 14 package was just 995 peso and was worth buying..The oceanarium was the best and the fish spa was a great experience..
8. Arroceros Forest Park
9. Plaza Miranda
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
