🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Intramuros
- ✓Rizal Park
- ✓Manila Cathedral
- ✓San Agustin Church
Manila
Manila
The capital of the Philippines and the political, economic and cultural center, it is home to historical buildings from the Spanish colonial era and modern urban functions.
🌐Other Cities in Philippines
Recommended Hotels in Manila
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Manila Hotel
- ★Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
- ★The Peninsula Manila
- ★Raffles Makati
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Barbara's Heritage Restaurant
$$$Traditional Filipino cuisine, cultural shows
•Ilustrado Restaurant
$$$Spanish-Filipino dishes in historic Intramuros
•Toyo Eatery
$$$$Modern Filipino innovative cuisine
•Mesa Filipino Moderne
$$Contemporary Filipino comfort food
💡 Travel Tips
- • Download Grab app before arrival - safest transportation option
- • Avoid rush hours (7-10am, 5-8pm) if possible - traffic is extreme
- • Stay in Makati or BGC for safer, cleaner, more walkable experience
- • Keep valuables secure in crowded areas and public transport
- • Try authentic Filipino breakfast (tapsilog, longsilog) at carinderias
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
December - May
💰Daily Budget
$40-80/day
👥Popular With
History BuffsFoodiesBudget TravelersFamilies
🗓️Recommended Stay
3-4 days
🌐Timezone
UTC+8 (PHT)
💬Local Language
Filipino, English
💱Currency
PHP (Philippine Peso)
📅Manila 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Historic Manila - Intramuros & Spanish Heritage
🌅
Morning2-3h
🎭
Fort Santiago & Rizal Shrine
💡 Arrive early to avoid heat. Explore the dungeons and walk along the fortress walls with stunning river views.
☀️
Afternoon3h
🎭
Intramuros Walking Tour (Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, Casa Manila)
💡 Wear comfortable shoes for cobblestone streets. San Agustin Church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with beautiful baroque architecture.
🌙
Evening2h
🌿
Rizal Park & Manila Bay Sunset
💡 Watch the sunset at Manila Bay promenade. Try street food vendors near Rizal Park.
💡Tips
- •Download Grab app for reliable transportation (ride-hailing)
- •Avoid rush hours (7-10am, 5-8pm) for traffic
- •Carry small bills - many vendors don't have change
- •Stay hydrated and use sunscreen - tropical heat is intense
- •Learn basic Filipino phrases - locals appreciate the effort
🌡️ Climate Information
Average Temperature
Summer:34°C
Winter:26°C
Best Season
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May
Rainy Season
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Humidity
high
Tropical climate with dry and wet seasons. Dry season December-May is best. Typhoon season June-November brings heavy rains.
🌍 Local Culture & Customs
👋 Greetings
Handshake with smile. 'Mano po' (blessing) to elders.
👔 Dress Code
Smart casual widely accepted. Modest dress at churches.
💵 Tipping
10-15% at restaurants if no service charge. Round up for taxis.
✅ Etiquette
- •Use 'po' and 'opo' for respect
- •Point with lips not finger
- •Remove shoes when asked
❌ Taboos
- •Criticism of elders
- •Public arguments
- •Refusing offered food
💬 Useful Phrases
Kamusta
Kah-moos-tah
→ Hello/How are you
Salamat
Sah-lah-maht
→ Thank you
Magkano?
Mag-kah-no
→ How much?
Opo
Oh-poh
→ Yes (respectful)
Hindi
Hin-dee
→ No
🚨 Emergency Contacts
👮 Police117
🚑 Ambulance911
🚒 Fire Department911
🛡️ Tourist Police+63-2-8524-1660
🏛️ Japanese Consulate
Embassy of Japan in the Philippines
📞+63-2-8551-5710
Address:2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Metro Manila
Hours:8:30-12:00, 13:30-17:00
🏥 Hospitals
Makati Medical Center
📞 +63-2-8888-8999English Support
St. Luke's Medical Center BGC
📞 +63-2-8789-7700English Support
※ Don't hesitate to call in case of emergency