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Manila Ocean Park

Manila Ocean Park is one of the premiere marine-themed parks in the Philippines, located behind Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park area of Manila. The oceanarium houses more than 13000 sea creatures from 277 species. The prime highlight is its 25-meter glass tunnel. Besides the sharks, eels, and stingrays floating above, beside, and in front of you, you can also slip on a mermaid suit and watch the penguins in a freezing cold temperature. In addition to this, you can also watch the sea lion and bird shows and enjoy a 4D ride. Located right next to the Manila Bay, the water for the park is also sourced from here. In addition to that, the close vicinity to the bay makes it an accessible point to a plethora of dining options and other major attractions. What's more, the park also has a hotel of its own called the Hotel H2O where you can enjoy a perfectly comfortable stay amidst pleasant ambiance. Read More

Located in Malate in Manila, Philippines, Manila Zoo (formerly known as Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden) is a 14-acre zoo boasting rich wildlife. The zoo also houses the Wildlife Rescue Centre, which helps rescue injured, sick, and abandoned animals. In addition to that, it also has two aviaries. The highlight of the Manila Zoo is the Asian Elephant named Mali. Besides, it has several crocodiles, a separate goose section, peafowl, herons, an African veldt section, a Bengal tiger, a monitor lizard, a Malayan civet, and a hippopotamus, etc. Other than the rich wildlife and an exorbitant collection of species, the zoo has a botanical arboretum and a lush green garden boasting of the diverse native flora and fauna. You can walk around the quaint little pathways and soak in the serenity of nature. Or else, you can also rent a boat and spend some peaceful time in the lake paddling away. Not only this, you can find several playgrounds and green spaces for kids to run around and enjoy themselves while you can relax. There are also several eateries to cater to your hunger pangs and souvenir shops from where you can pick up little knick knacks. The zoo is a popular spot of tourism and it attracts not just kids but also adults. Read More

Manila Money Museum (Permanently Closed)

Housed within the premises of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Complex in Manila, Money Museum is a literal treasure trove of ancient coins, bills, banknotes Barter exchanges, etc. Owned and operated by the Central Bank of the Philippines, or Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the museum was founded on the 3rd of January, 1999 as part of the celebration of 50 years of central banking in the Philippines; it has remained a favourite tourist hotspot of the city ever since. It basically traces the history of the Philippine’s economy especially in terms of the literal currency bills from the primitive means to the contemporary banknotes. Among the top highlighted relics of the repository include the fashionable barter shells, stunning gold pebbles also known as piloncitos, gorgeous gold barter rings, vintage circus-designed paper money, envelope-sized banknotes, and also the silver dos mundos which are considered to be the most notable and rarest coins amongst the collectibles. The museo collection is divided into several galleries which is thronged not just by the numismatists or the history buffs, but also by regular tourists. These sections are - Pre-Hispanic Period, Spanish Period, Colonial Period, Revolutionary Period, the American Regime, Japanese Occupation, and the present Republican Period. Read More

Formerly known as the National Art Gallery, the National Museum of Fine Arts is a popular art museum across from the National Museum of Anthropology on Padre Burgos Avenue in Rizal Park in Manila. It houses stunning paintings and colossal artworks from contemporary and classical Filipino artists like Juan Luna, Félix Resurrección Hidalgo, Guillermo Tolentino, etc. Owned and operated by the National Museum of the Philippines, the museum was recently established in 1998. The building was originally designed and opened in 1926, keeping in mind the idea of a grand public library. However, after construction, the upper floors were occupied by the Senate and the House of Representatives. The exhibitions are spread over two floors, frequently thronged by Art buffs, contemporary artists, and regular tourists. Read More

The National Museum of the Philippines successfully documents the ethnographic, anthropological, archaeological, natural history, and visual arts of the Philippines. It showcases local Filipino artists from the 17th and 20th centuries. The museum is an umbrella organization that oversees several other departments- the National Museum of Fine Arts, the National Museum of Anthropology, the National Museum of Natural History, and the National Planetarium, all of which are housed within the same complex in Manila. Known to be one of the most popular attractions in town, the museum has an impressive fine arts section sprawling over two floors. The museum also conducts regular exhibitions and workshops that are especially popular among students and history buffs. Read More

Located on General Luna Street in Paco, Manila, Paco Park is a green oasis and a recreational park based on the ground, which was once the municipal cemetery of Manila. The circular park has unmarked graves of the three ancient priests and has a significant history to tell. It also has a shrine dedicated to Dr Jose Rizal- the Philippines’ national hero- and a Roman Catholic chapel dedicated to St. Pancratius. The church is oval in shape and displays long, faded marks of golden and white paint. One of the city's busy and popular tourist spots, the park also organizes live band performances, musical concerts, and photoshoots. Initially called the Cementerio General de Dilao, the Dominicans built the cemetery in the Spanish colonial period to bury the Spanish elites. However, later it also accommodated the Asiatic casualties in the 18th century that resulted from the outbreak of the epidemic cholera. Read More

Canonically known as Parish of Saint John the Baptist, Quiapo Church, also known as the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene is a prominent Catholic Church situated on Quezon Blvd in Metro Manila. The church houses the famous Black Nazarene- the black life-sized statue of Jesus Christ kneeling and carrying the cross. The statue is supposed to be miraculous and is the reason why tourists and believers equally visit the church. The statue is believed to be first bought here in 1767. However, the church was reconstructed in 1933 after it was destroyed by a fire once. Read More

Popularly known as Luneta Park, Rizal Park is Manila’s most iconic urban central park on Roxas Blvd in Malate. Specially dedicated to Jose Rizal- the Filipino nationalist and freedom fighter- the park's highlight is the central Rizal Monument that houses the mortal remains of Jose Rizal. The urban park is one of Asia's largest green spaces, boasting ornamental lawns, shining fountains, well-groomed flower beds, and paved walkways. Considered to be an oasis of greenery in the middle of a cluttered and chaotic city, Rizal Park is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Metro Manila which is especially thronged in the morning and evening hours, and on public holidays. Formerly known as Bagumbayan at the time of Spanish colonization, the park was later dedicated to the Filipino freedom fighters and the name was changed to Rizal Park. Other than being a popular picnic spot, the park is also used to play games like badminton, chess, Stick fighting, kite flying etc. Read More

Situated behind the Philippine General Hospital and the University of the Philippines Manila, Robinsons Place is the largest serving mall in Manila. Sprawling over a wide 240,000 sq. meters, the seven-storeyed mall has many stores with premium merchandise, apparel, shoes, cosmetics, etc. There is also multi-story parking and an enormous food court to cater to your hunger pangs after you are done shopping. Boasting of hundreds of big brand retail stores- both international and domestic, several fine dining outlets, entertainment facilities, gaming zone for kids and the like, the mall is also connected to a twin residential high-rise condominium called Robinsons Place Residences and a triple tower residential called Adriatico Residences. This means that the traffic within the mall is especially high as it is extensively thronged by the residents of the colony other than thousands of other shoppers and diners. Read More

Located inside the walled city of Intramuros in Metro Manila, San Agustin Church is the oldest church in the Philippines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Boasting a Baroque style of architecture, it was built between 1587 and 1606. The Roman Catholic church houses the San Agustin Museum and tombs of several historical figures, including conquistadors, statesmen, artists, etc. In addition to the beautiful architecture, the church also has green lawns at the back that are very popular for weddings and other ceremonies. Sunday mass at the church does not allow visitors. Besides that, the church is a popular stop for most sightseeing tourist tours and is especially popular among history buffs. After seven major earthquakes, the current building is the third to be built in the same spot. Read More