The first Filipinos were Indo-Malaya migrants who established their first settlements along the bay and a nearby river now the Pasig River. The first Filipino Muslim chieftain established his seat of power along Manila Bay, and early Chinese businessmen traded with the settlers of Maynila along its banks. Then, in , the Spanish came and ruled the country for long years. In , Spanish authorities chose Maynila or Manila as their seat of political, military and religious power. They built Fort Santiago , a bulwark overlooking the bay to protect the city from possible foreign invasions that might be likely to come in from that strategic entry point.
True enough, after three centuries, it was at the bay where the Americans landed to liberate the Philippines. Package Deals. Car rentals. Travel Information. Book your trip now. Guide to the Philippines. By Ella Larena. Verified Expert. See our popular Manila Tours. Find the best trips and experiences in Manila for your vacation in the Philippines For first time visitors, Manila may seem overwhelming to explore.
See our popular Intramuros Tours. Fort Santiago This is one of the country's oldest Hispanic stone castles. Manila Cathedral This is the religious center of the Archdiocese of Manila. Plaza de Roma It's one of two significant squares in Intramuros. Casa Manila It's a rebuilding of a 19th-century Spanish colonial house that dates back to Baluarte de San Diego This was built from a circular tower that was initially intended to protect Manila during the Spanish times.
Bahay Tsinoy This building houses the Kaisa-Angelo King Heritage Center, a museum that documents the history, lives, and contributions of Chinese ethnicity in Philippine life and history.
National Museum of Fine Arts The collection here contains both classical and contemporary Filipino paintings and sculptures. National Museum of Anthropology It features collections of artifacts of Anthropology and Archaeology. National Museum of Natural History This museum presents the rich biodiversity of the country, including Lolong's skeleton, which used to be the world's largest caught crocodile and placed in captivity.
National Planetarium It contains astronomic displays of celestial bodies and their real-life projections. Binondo Church Since its construction in , it has been an iconic location in Chinatown. Escolta This used to house the stores of Chinese merchants during the galleon trade in Manila. Food Trip You can't leave Binondo without feasting on authentic Chinese delicacies such as dumplings, frozen scallions, lumpia, oyster cake, kiampong and stir fry tofu. Shop Until You Drop in Manila Stores Shopping is one of the most enjoyable activities you can do in Manila because of the multitude of malls that we have.
Here are some of the best places to shop in the metro: Divisoria This is a shopping mall in the Philippines of Tondo, Manila. Quiapo There are a lot of shops in Quiapo. Baclaran They have a big market. Greenhills Shopping Center It's a charming shopping mall and has a mix of thrift stalls and significant shops. SM Megamall It's the second-largest shopping mall in the Philippines.
Greenbelt The establishment combines high-end boutiques, restaurants, amenities, leisure, and entertainment events. Jeepney The jeepneys or jeeps were initially produced of U.
Tricycle The tricycles are built with the construction of a sidecar and an imported motorcycle. Explore the Modern Cities of Manila One of the most exciting things to do in Manila is to visit its aesthetic and modern business districts. Here are some of the modern cities of Manila you can visit during your trip: Makati In addition to being one of the significant financial, academic, and business institutions in all Asia, it is the economic core of the Philippines.
Taft Avenue It's primarily considered to be a component of the University Belt, with several of Manila's leading colleges and universities nearby. Get Artsy at Cubao Expo Cubao Expo has housed aesthetic institutions, art galleries, thrift stores, and shoe shops for several years. Enjoy the Nightlife Filipino's love to party! Here are some locations you should visit: Poblacion Photo by Kartel Rooftop Bar This is Makati's famous nightlife district, with a wide variety of beautiful hotels and bars to let individuals unwind from stress.
Have a Gastronomic Food trip One of the best things to do in Manila is to have a gastronomic adventure, what better way to than trying some food trips! Aside from Binondo, you can have a local food trip here: Maginhawa Street Several local restaurants started on this 2.
Jolly Jeep This is the name of Makati's famous food trucks. Kapitolyo This is an area renowned for its charming and eclectic vibe. Join the Weekend Markets If you get excited by shopping for real, local products, an excellent activity is to join a city excursion at a weekend market in Manila!
Sample a combination of delicious meals and Philippine cuisine, observe local entrepreneurs trading for products, and discover unique things visiting a weekend market, like these listed below: Salcedo Market This weekend market starts at 6 a.
Legazpi Market This market is Salcedo's equivalent, available only at 7 a. Visit Fun Modern Museums Modern museums should be on your list if you're the type of traveler who wants to experience something new. Here are some museum trips you can try in Manila: The Dessert Museum Photo by The Dessert Museum This is a great spot to see desserts, eat them and take artistic pictures as well.
Lakbay Museo It's recognized as the first cultural interactive museum that showcases different cultures and tribes in the Philippines. See our popular Museum Tours. Art in Island Art in Island, one of the world's largest animated 3D art museums, enables visitors to take beautiful photos with wall-to-floor sculptures. Upside Down If you like to take pictures in a unique manner, this museum will definitely surprise you.
Mind Museum Find out how science is to be discovered every day with an all-day trip to The Mind Museum, Philippines' first world-class research zoo.
Explore University Campuses The Philippines doesn't fall short of beautiful universities. The University of the Philippines-Diliman This campus has a vast area of hectares and is wealthy in history and culture. Whether you're a traveler wanting to discover more places beyond the metro, or a local who wants to take some time off from the town, these are some great options: Corregidor If you want to discover the remnants of the historic past, add this to your travel go-to list.
Tagaytay It is renowned for being a place for excellent restaurants and picturesque tourist spots. See our popular Tagaytay Tours. Taal Lake This is the Philippines' third-largest lake. Pinatubo One of Manila's most breathtaking trips: walking along the picturesque Mount Pinatubo and admiring the province's panoramic perspective. Popular articles. Learn about its top destinations. Check our article on Philippines travel requi Check our article on Ph This island province has it all for anyone who is looking for an enjoyable experience outdoors.
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Explore best beaches. Go Snorkeling. Visit top attractions. Try exciting adventures. Discover historical sites. Go to the Harbor Square…. It's a great place to hang out and view the famous Manila Bay sunset. It is a short walk to the terminal pier of Sun Cruises for fast craft to Corregidor Island.
Around the area are plenty of restos and bars to choose. Clothing and other items are also sold in the area. Visit the Manila Ocean Park…. It offers various activities that will surely give you lots of enjoyment. This is not only for kids but also for all the people who want to experience different kinds of fun and excitement in, out, or under the water. It has also a mini shopping mall and a boutique Hotel inside the Ocean Park.
Overexploitation of resources , illegal and destructive fishing, habitat destruction, pollution, siltation and sedimentation, uncontrolled development and the conflicting use of limited available resources cause pressures on the bay. Almost completely landlocked, it is considered one of the world's great harbours and has an area of square miles 2, square km with a mile km circumference. But the DENR emphasized that the beach nourishment with the use of dolomite is a significant component of the rehabilitation aimed to protect the coastal resources in the area and prevent coastal flooding, erosion, and pollution.
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