Guide Note

Despite its "grimy surfaces," Lonely Planet urges travelers to "discover" Manila's "friendliness and charm."¹ According to Time Out, the city can be overwhelmingly "chaotic" at times, but it retains its multicultural "spirit" and "bubbling energy."²

Fast Facts

Country: Philippines
Language: Filipino
Population: 1,660,714³ (2007)
Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP)
Country code: 63
Area code: 2
Time zone: PST
Average climate: 70-80°F (winter), 80-90°F (summer)⁴

Attractions

Fort Santiago: At one time the "seat of Spanish military power," the fort is now a memorial to Philippine hero José Rizal, who was executed there.⁵
Rizal Park: Home to various Rizal monuments, Wcities considers the park to be the "symbolic seat of the nation's heart and soul."⁶
Intramuros: Once a "mighty European city" within Asia, its 16th century walls and gates still stand, providing a "strong sense of history" for those who visit.⁷
San Agustin Church: The country's oldest church is a "mandatory destination" for travelers seeking landmarks of "great artistic and historical significance."⁸
Manila Cathedral: Rebuilt after World War II, the cathedral is known for its "graceful" cupola and "beautiful" stained glass.⁹

Mahalo Suggests

If planning a trip, please see Manila Hotels and Manila Restaurants.

Categories

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Manila Vacation

The Mahalo Top 7

Lonely Planet: Manila Destination Guide
Wikitravel: Manila Travel Guide
TripAdvisor: Manila Vacations
Official Tourism Site: WOW Philippines: Manila Vacation
Wcities: Manila Travel Guide
Yahoo! Travel: Manila Travel Guide
Time Out: Manila Vacation

Manila Flights

World Travel Guide: Ninoy Aquino Int'l Airport (MNL)
Philippine Airlines
Northwest Airlines
Expedia
Travelocity

Manila Travel Packages

TripAdvisor: Cheap Vacations to Manila
Priceline.com: Manila Vacation Package Deals

Manila Basics

Weather: Weather Underground - BBC Weather - The Weather Channel
Map: MapQuest - Google Maps - Fodor's
Current Events: Google News - Topix - The Manila Times
History: Wikipedia - City-Data.com - WCities - Lonely Planet
Photos: Google Image Search - Yahoo! Image Search - Flickr
Currency Exchange Rate: Yahoo! Finance - Google

Manila Info

Wikipedia: Manila
Fodor's: Religion in Southeast Asia
Fodor's: Manila Smart Travel Tips
Lonely Planet: Manila Fast Facts
City-Data.com: Manila Information

Manila Transportation

Lonely Planet: Manila Transport
Fodor's: Getting Around Manila

Manila Activities

Manila Attractions

WOW Philippines: Things to See and Do in Manila
Lonely Planet: See Manila
Fodor's: Manila Sights & Activities
WCities: Manila Attractions

Manila Events

WOW Philippines: Manila Calendar of Events
Lonely Planet: Manila Events

Manila Tours

The Mahalo Guide To Manila Tours
InfoHub: Manila Tours

Manila Hotels

The Mahalo Guide To Manila Hotels
Fodor's: Manila Hotels
Yahoo! Travel: Manila Hotels
VirtualTourist: Manila Hotels
WCities: Manila Hotels
WOW Philippines: Where to Stay in Manila

Manila Restaurants

The Mahalo Guide To Manila Restaurants
Fodor's: Manila Restaurants
Lonely Planet: Manila Restaurants
Yahoo! Travel: Manila Restaurants
VirtualTourist: Manila Restaurants
WCities: Manila Dining

Manila Shopping

WCities: Manila Shopping
Fodor's: Manila Shopping
Wikitravel: Manila Shopping
VirtualTourist: Manila Shopping

Manila Nightlife

Lonely Planet: Manila Nightlife
Fodor's: Manila Nightlife
VirtualTourist: Manila Nightlife

Manila Blogs and Message Boards

VirtualTourist: Manila Forum
Blog: Tour Manila
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TripAdvisor: Manila Forum
RealTravel: Manila Travel Blogs

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