3 Days in Manila: Intramuros, Food and Island Escape

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๐Ÿ“ Manila, Philippines๐Ÿ—“ 3 days๐Ÿ‘ฅ History fans and adventurous travellers

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3Days
8Stops
3Meal tips
About ยฃ40-80 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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Three days in Manila: the walled city of Intramuros, Chinatown food, Makati and a side trip to Tagaytay's Taal Volcano view. Traffic is heavy; use the LRT/MRT and Grab.

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Day by day

The iconic Rizal Monument in Rizal Park, Manila, memorializing national hero Josรฉ Rizal.
1

Intramuros

09:00

Fort Santiago

A Spanish-era fortress.

๐Ÿ“ Intramurosโฑ 1.5 hours๐Ÿ’ท ~PHP 75
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11:00

San Agustin Church

Oldest stone church in the Philippines.

๐Ÿ“ Intramurosโฑ 1 hour๐Ÿ’ท ~PHP 200
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14:00

Binondo Chinatown

Oldest Chinatown in the world.

๐Ÿ“ Binondoโฑ 3 hours๐Ÿ’ท ~PHP 300
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๐Ÿฝ Where to eat

dinnerAdoboFilipino ยท $
The iconic Rizal Monument in Rizal Park, Manila, under a clear sky.
2

Museums and Makati

10:00

National Museum complex

Free museums.

๐Ÿ“ Rizal Parkโฑ 3 hours๐Ÿ’ท Free
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15:00

Ayala Museum and Greenbelt

Culture and shops.

๐Ÿ“ Makatiโฑ 3 hours๐Ÿ’ท ~PHP 750
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๐Ÿฝ Where to eat

lunchSisigFilipino ยท $
๐ŸŽŸ Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: National Museum complex
Statue with red lanterns in Manila's Chinatown, vibrant and historic.
3

Tagaytay

08:00

Drive to Tagaytay

Taal Volcano view.

๐Ÿ“ Tagaytayโฑ 2 hours๐Ÿ’ท ~PHP 1,500
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11:00

Picnic Grove and Sky Ranch

Viewpoints.

๐Ÿ“ Tagaytayโฑ 3 hours๐Ÿ’ท ~PHP 100
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15:00

Bulalo lunch

Beef marrow stew.

๐Ÿ“ Tagaytayโฑ 1 hour๐Ÿ’ท ~PHP 400
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๐Ÿฝ Where to eat

dinnerDinner back in ManilaFilipino ยท $$
๐ŸŽŸ Book ahead for day 3Tickets and tours: Drive to Tagaytay

Good to know

โœˆ๏ธ Getting thereNinoy Aquino Airport is 30-60 minutes by Grab or taxi.
๐Ÿš† Getting aroundGrab, LRT, MRT and jeepneys.
๐Ÿ’ท CurrencyPhilippine peso (PHP). Carry cash.
๐Ÿ—ฃ LanguageFilipino and English.

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