Metro Manila - Is It The Philippines?

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Metro Manila the Philippines' Urban Jungle

Metro Manila is also known as the National Capital Region (NCR). It comprises of 16 cities and 1 municipality including the City of Manila, capital of the Philippines. NCR is not really a place for vacation nor is it a reflection of the Philippines by itself. It is a metropolis and an urban jungle. Just like it's counterpart everywhere else around the globe, it serves as a center for business not akin to what the country is truly about, vacation wise.

Nevertheless it is still a Philippine destination definitely worthy of a visit, especially if you know how to move around Manila. It is home to the finest dining in the country, and active nightlife. Shopping complex and fine restaurants are plentiful and are everywhere in the metropolis. Entertainments and bars are also all over to fill your night and help you wind down from a days activity.

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Getting around Metro Manila is easy. Taxi drivers are familiar with places that tourist frequent. They can be chartered and the amount depends on an individual's haggling ability. There are a lot of world class accommodations around town and also plenty of modest ones for the budget minded. If you want to stretch your money, you will need to learn what the locals do. Budget hotels are good enough unless you are with your special someone whom you like to impress. Riding the local jeepneys, buses, metro trains, and even tricycles will do the job.

Jeepney in Metro Manila Philippines

Some of the night spots around are the ones in Quezon Avenue, Timog Avenue and Tomas Morato Avenue in Quzon City, where nightclubs, comedy bars, and restaurants can be located. There are also night hangouts in Greenbelt Makati, Tiendesitas in Pasig, and Eastwood City in Quezon City that are popular among the locals.

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Historical sites Include: Luneta Park, where Dr. Jose Rizal was executed by the Spaniards in 1896; Fort Santiago, in Intramuros was built in 1571 and served as a Spanish defense fortress; San Agustin Church in Intramuros is Manila's oldest church erected in 1606; Corregidor island, about 48 km from Manila, was the location of the Filipino and American forces' last stand against the invading Japanese in WWII; EDSA Shrine, erected in memory of the 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution is in EDSA and Ortigas ave.

Metro Manila is the main gateway to and from the Philippine Islands. It is also a hub to the different vacation destinations in the country. While here, book for a vacation to the province/s of choice to experience the two different or opposite sides of the Philippines. There's a whole lot to choose from and a whole lot to suit your interest. Most visitors enjoy their stay and come back for more. Some even stay for good. Find out why.

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