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Philippines

Navotas / Where fish are friends, not food

MeowScore 😿34/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😿
🔈 Noisiness 😾
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😿
🌳 Parks and greenery 😿
👮‍♂️ Safety 😼

Best month

December

Festive Christmas celebrations 🎄

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january

Visit Navotas for the annual Feast of the Black Nazarene. 🎉

🐲
february

Experience the Chinese New Year festivities in the city. 🏮

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march

Explore the Navotas Fish Port Complex, the largest in the country, during the cooler season. 🐟

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april

Join the Holy Week processions and witness the reenactments of the Passion of Christ. 🙏

🎊
may

Attend the Flores de Mayo and Santacruzan celebrations. 🌺

🎇
june

Experience the Araw ng Navotas festivities. 🎉

🌹
july

Participate in the Nuestra Señora del Carmen Festival. 🎭

🍴
august

Enjoy the Navotas Oyster Festival and eat your fill of fresh seafood. 🦪

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september

Explore the Mangrove Eco-Park and join in the coastal cleanup drive. 🌳

🍁
october

Visit the Navotas Centennial Park and join the National Children’s Month celebrations. 🧒

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november

Be part of the All Soul's Day traditions at local cemeteries. 💀

🎁
december

Experience the colorful and festive Christmas celebrations in Navotas. 🎄

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Navotas is relatively affordable, but not a particularly cheap destination for visitors. It has a range of shopping options, with both local markets and modern shopping centers available.

Visit local markets for a more affordable shopping experience. Look out for sales in malls and department stores.

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

Transit to/from Manila

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

Transit to/from Manila

Navotas is a mainly residential area with not much tourist attractions.

Tipping

0-5%

Tipping not expected in Navotas.

Tipping

0-5%

Tipping not expected in Navotas.

Cash is the preferred payment method. Splitting the bill is acceptable, but not common practice. No strict etiquette on paying.

internet situation

bad Speed

Slow internet speeds

bad Availability

Limited internet service providers

meh Cellular

Decent coverage, but slow speeds

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

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

High traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

Cat's whiskers will tingle at Navotas' bustling fishing port. Plenty of fish in the sea here!

Cats looking for a good time will find furr-endly locals and meowvelous street food.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Paco Roman Shrine
🏛️
Navotas City Hall
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Navotas Centennial Park
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San Roque Parish Church
🎣
Navotas Fish Port

The mainstream

🕯️
Paco Roman Shrine

A solemn and historical place where cats can learn about the Filipino revolution against Spain. Remember the heroes who fought for freedom. 🇵🇭

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🏛️
Navotas City Hall

Take a selfie with the statue of Lapu-Lapu and learn about local government history. Purr-haps meet the mayor? 🎖️

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🌳
Navotas Centennial Park

For cat-naps or playtime, this park has greenery and a playground. Enjoy a view of Manila Bay at sunset. 🌅

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⛪️
San Roque Parish Church

A beautiful church with a peaceful atmosphere. Cats can admire ornate decorations and have a moment of reflection. 🙏

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🎣
Navotas Fish Port

Watch fishermen unload their daily catch and experience the bustling fish market. Meow-vel at the variety of fish and seafood available. 🐟

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Off the beaten path

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Pawikan Conservation Center
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The Navotas Cemetery Chapel
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Pan De Sana bakery
🌅
Navotas Centennial Park
🦐
Bahay Katay

Off the beaten path

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Pawikan Conservation Center

A sanctuary for endangered marine turtles. Visitors can learn about the conservation efforts and watch the release of rehabilitated pawikans back into the sea.

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🕍
The Navotas Cemetery Chapel

A beautiful chapel located inside Navotas Cemetery. Perfect for cats who like to appreciate art and architecture.

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🥐
Pan De Sana bakery

A small bakery that serves delicious bread and pastries. Their specialties include pandesal and ensaymada.

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🌅
Navotas Centennial Park

A peaceful park perfect for catnaps and bird watching. It also offers a stunning view of Manila Bay during sunset.

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🦐
Bahay Katay

A unique restaurant that serves seafood and offers an interactive dining experience. Guests get to catch and grill their own food.

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

High traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

Mindful meoweler tips

Visit Fishport - Heart of Navotas' Fishing Industry

Check out the bustling Fishport, a hub for local fishermen, where fresh fish are sold directly from boats to markets. Get to know the community who depend on the rich waters of Navotas.

Savor Bagoong (Shrimp Paste)

Navotas is famous for its salty yet savory bagoong, a paste made from fermented shrimp. Try it as a dip or as a seasoning in your Filipino dishes.

Experience Navotas' Annual Bamboo Festival

Join the city's Bamboo Festival, a celebration of its thriving industry and skilled artisans. Watch traditional dance performances, visit local exhibitions, and buy bamboo products.

Useful external sites

navotas.gov.ph

Navotas City Government Official Website↗

Official website of Navotas City Government which includes news, tourism information, and services for the locals and visitors.

philippineairlines.com

Philippine Airlines↗

The website of Philippine Airlines with flight schedules and bookings to and from Manila, which is the closest airport to Navotas.

www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Tourism-g1028559-Navotas_Metro_Manila_Luzon-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor: Navotas↗

A page on TripAdvisor specifically for Navotas with reviews and recommendations on things to do, restaurants, and accommodations.

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