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Crazy, bustling and not for the faint-hearted, if you love the kind of big city you can really get lost in, then Manila is the place for you. As the capital of the Philippines and boasting a population of 1.78 million people, it’s a fast paced, buzzing kind of place where you can eat, drink and shop 24 hours a day. Not only that, but it has a seriously cool vibe where the Filipino history of native, Spanish, Chinese and American cultures combine to offer a vacation experience like no other.
Manila itself is not actually just one city but is in fact sixteen small cities and one municipality which covers 636 square kilometres. This makes up what is classed as Metro Manila. But don’t let Manila’s vast size put you off, as most sights and attractions are actually centred around the smaller area of Intramuros. There’s also Manila Bay and Makati which can easily be explored in just a few days. Manila also offers a fantastic variety of restaurants, bars and nightlife and those who live there are warm and welcoming in the extreme. Head to the areas of Malate and Makati in particular for an amazing night out after a day of haggling on the markets for local goods as well as Chinese imports.
Despite the relative poverty across the rest of the Philippines, Manila is comparatively wealthy and developed. There’s a wide range of huge shopping malls to explore as well as street markets and food stores galore. The best way of getting around Manila is by taxi, jeepney, bus, Light Rail Transit (LRT), Metro Rail Transit (MRT), and car rental. Walking is also an option for short distances but don’t forget it’s very hot and sweaty so you’ll need to take some water with you. A jeepney ride is a must-do when in Manila too, but expect to go nowhere fast as it’s all about the fun of it!
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5 Things You Need to Know About Manila
Manila is full-on, fast paced and frenetic but it’s worth getting clued up on a few things before you go:
Time Difference: UTC +8 hours
Currency: Philippine Peso (?)
Native Language: Filipino and English
Weather: The dry season starts in late November and ends in May, with the rainy season being June to October. September and October are actually often the typhoon season in the Philippines. The temperature is typically hot all year round at 30-34°C.
Sales Tax: 12%
Flying to Manila from Canada
Before you start planning your trip, here’s everything you’ll need to know when flying to Manila from Canada.
Flight Times
Travelling from Canada to Manila takes around 13 hours depending on where in Canada you’re flying from.
Entry Requirements
Canadian citizens using a Canadian passport may visit the Philippines without a visa for the purposes of business or tourism for no more than 30 days per stay. Visits over this duration will require a visa.
Airlines That Fly to Manila
The following airlines currently offer direct flights from Canada to Manila:
- Air Canada
- Philippine Airlines
The Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Manila’s main airport is located along the border between Pasay City and Parañaque City in Metro Manila. It is about 7 km (4 miles) south of Manila, and southwest of Makati City's Central Business District. You can get to downtown Manila from the airport in a variety of ways, the most popular of which is by taxi which takes around 20 minutes to an hour depending on traffic.
10 Manila Must-Dos
Make the most of your time in Manila using our list of the ten main things to see whilst you’re there:
- San Agustin Museum
- San Agustin Church
- University of Santo Tomas
- Manila Cathedral
- National Museum
- Robinsons Place Mall
- Casa Manila
- Intramuros
- Fort Santiago
- Monastery of Saint Agustin
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