Metro Manila is a highly populated and extremely large sprawling metropolis made up of several different cities and towns. We highly recommend staying in the central business district of Makati City which is known for its extremely cosmopolitan culture, unsurpassed shopping malls and exceptional nightlife.



Philippine Adventures offers several fascinating tours of Manila with visits to the walled city of Intramuros, The American WW2 Cemetery and and Coconut Palace.

Manila spread outward over the centuries, so that the oldest districts are those closest to Intramuros. Yet very few buildings attest to the city's antiquity, since it suffered extensive damage during World War II, more than any other city except Warsaw, Hiroshima, and Nagasaki



The Ayala Museum in Makati is excellent and showcases several historical displays depicting significant events throughout the Philippine history. The museum also has excellent models of Southeast Asian watercrafts as well as archaeological artifacts.