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Philippines

Manila / Tropical urban paradise

MeowScore 😾63/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😾
🔈 Noisiness 😼
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😼

Best month

January

Experience the grand Feast of the Black Nazarene.

🎆
january

Visit for the Feast of the Black Nazarene. 🎉🙏🏽

🧧
february

Experience Chinese New Year in Binondo. 🏮🐲

🕍
march

Explore the cultural heritage sites in Intramuros. 🏰🌺

🎉
april

Enjoy the colorful Moriones Festival in Marinduque. 🐰🎭

🐠
may

Discover the pristine beaches of Palawan. 🏖️🌴

🥁
june

Witness the grand Kadayawan Festival in Davao. 🎉🎨

🧡
july

Attend the T'nalak Festival in South Cotabato. 🎭🎨

👩‍🏫
august

Join the lively celebrations of Buwan ng Wika. 🎉💃

😃
september

Experience the colorful MassKara Festival in Bacolod. 🎉😊

🍝
october

Sample the delicious food at the Pampanga Food Festival. 🍴👨‍🍳

🎪
november

Attend the Higantes Festival in Rizal Province. 🎉🤹‍♂️

🎁
december

Celebrate Christmas with the famous Simbang Gabi. 🎄🕯️

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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With a mix of high-end malls and affordable street markets, Manila offers good value for money. However, prices of imported goods tend to be higher.

Check out the weekend markets for good bargains. Haggle hard in street markets for better deals.

Usual visit duration

4-5 days

Exploring city highlights

Usual visit duration

4-5 days

Exploring city highlights

Tourists often visit nearby cities as well.

Tipping

0-10%

Tipping not expected but appreciated in restaurants.

Tipping

0-10%

Tipping not expected but appreciated in restaurants.

Cash is preferred, splitting the bill is common. No service charge in most restaurants.

internet situation

meh Speed

Slow speed due to infrastructure issues.

great Availability

Widespread availability in major areas.

great Cellular

Reliable coverage throughout the city.

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking hostile

Poor infrastructure

walking hostile

Heavy traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Mixed opinions

The cat's meow of chaos and charm, where the streets are filled with fish and fancy feline friends.

A cat's playground of lively energy, from the purrfectly pet-friendly cafes to the towering scratch posts of skyscrapers.

Things to do

The mainstream

🖼️
National Museum
🛍️
Mall of Asia
🏮
Binondo Chinatown
🌳
Rizal Park
🏰
Intramuros

The mainstream

🖼️
National Museum

Unleash your inner art critic and appreciate the diverse Filipino culture and history exhibits, from ancient artifacts to contemporary crafts. Purr-haps the most cultured spot in town.

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🛍️
Mall of Asia

Get your cat-itude on and shop till you drop, catch a movie, try the indoor ice skating rink, or watch the sunset over Manila Bay. Claw-some!

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🏮
Binondo Chinatown

Treat your taste buds to some cat-tivating Cantonese cuisine, shop for souvenirs and lucky cat figurines, and witness the vibrant street life. Furr-tastic!

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🌳
Rizal Park

Take a paw-sitive walk by the lake, admire the gardens and fountains, and learn about the Philippine hero Jose Rizal. Purr-fect for a lazy afternoon.

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🏰
Intramuros

Explore the historic walled city and its Spanish colonial architecture, stroll along the ramparts, and get some cat-tastic photo ops. Meow-velous!

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Off the beaten path

🏡🐈📜
Bahay Nakpil-Bautista
💦🐾💆‍♀️
Kasanag Well
😻⚰️🏛️
La Loma Cemetery
🎶🎋🙏
Bamboo Organ Church
🐾🎨☕️
Paw-sitively Art Cafe

Off the beaten path

🏡🐈📜
Bahay Nakpil-Bautista

A century-old house in Quiapo that is now a museum. Cats can take a tour of the house and see antique furniture, old photographs, and artifacts.

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💦🐾💆‍♀️
Kasanag Well

A hidden gem in Mandaluyong where cats can enjoy a refreshing dip or even get a traditional spa treatment. The well water is believed to have healing properties.

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😻⚰️🏛️
La Loma Cemetery

One of the oldest and largest cemeteries in Manila. It has beautiful Spanish-inspired mausoleums and tombs for cats who want to explore and learn about history.

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🎶🎋🙏
Bamboo Organ Church

A historical church in Las Piñas featuring the unique sound of a bamboo organ. It also has a beautiful garden and museum.

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🐾🎨☕️
Paw-sitively Art Cafe

A cat-themed cafe with cute and cozy interiors. Enjoy coffee and desserts while surrounded by cat-inspired decor and paintings.

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biking hostile

Poor infrastructure

walking hostile

Heavy traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Mixed opinions

Mindful meoweler tips

Manila's bustling jeepneys

Jeepneys are the most common mode of public transportation in Manila. These colorful and decorated vehicles have become iconic of the city's culture and history.

Eating with your paws

In the Philippines, it's common to eat with your hands or 'paws'. It's said that eating with your hands helps you to better connect with the food.

Beware of the traffic!

Manila's streets can be very busy and chaotic. Pedestrians should exercise caution when crossing the road or using the sidewalks.

The San Agustin Church

Built in 1607, the San Agustin Church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest stone church in the Philippines. It features Baroque architecture and beautiful murals.

Mabuhay!

Mabuhay is a Tagalog word used to welcome visitors and to wish them a long and happy life. It's a testament to the warm and welcoming nature of the Filipino people.

Useful external sites

www.tourism.gov.ph

Visit the Philippines↗

Official website of the Department of Tourism of the Philippines

www.manila-hotel.com.ph

Manila Hotel↗

Luxury hotel in the heart of Manila

www.rappler.com/life-and-style/travel

Rappler Travel↗

Online travel magazine for the Philippines

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