Not far from Manila centre is Makati, one of the capital’s 16 metropolitan cities. Although it’s the financial hub of Manila, replete with tall office buildings and wealthy bankers, that doesn’t mean there is nothing here for the intrepid traveler. Quite the opposite. If you choose to stay at a hostel in the Philippines, we highly recommend you make this district your base. You can find a range of accommodation, food, shopping and entertainment options to suit any budget. Despite being a bustling city, Makati is a safe, clean and friendly place, where you can quickly bounce between plenty of fun attractions. To help you fill your days, we’ve compiled a top ten list to help you along. So, without further ado, let’s take a look!
- Market! Market!
If the heat of the tropics is starting to wear you do, take a much-need air-con break in Market! Market!, the area’s premier shopping mall. Here you will find a premier shopping destination filled with high-end shops, a flower market, themed bazaars, hawker stands, outlets stores, food court and cinema.
- Legazpi Active Park
If you want to get physical, this is the place to come. Legazpi Active Park is the area’s premier place for active people. From jogging and yoga to Frisbee throwing and dog walking, this delightful park has grassy meadows and tall shady trees to accommodate all manner of sporting pursuits.
- Leon Gallery
Leon Gallery is regarded as the premier home of Filipino art and culture in the country, housing an impressive array of old master paintings, antiques and modern works side-by-side. A trip here will be pleasing to the eyes and ears as it’s staffed by a team of passionate scholars.
- Guadalupe Ruins
You wouldn’t normally expect to find a collection of 17th Century ruins puncturing the city landscape, but that’s exactly what you get with the Guadalupe Ruins. Dating back to1629, these are some of the oldest ruins in the country. Besides being a place of worship, the church once served as a fortress for Spanish conquistadors.
- Rufo’s Famous Tapa
Tapsilog is the unofficial national dish of the Philippines. The word is an acronym, standing for
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