Manila Travel

If your planning a trip to travel to Manila, Philippines you have come to the right place. The Manila Travel Guide will provide you with complete information about traveling to this great city and all of the wonderful things to see and do there.

We have links to cheap manila flights, accommodations, car rentals, places to stay, and information about the city itself to help you plan your manila travel trip.

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About Manila

Manila is located in the country of Philippines, and is the capital city. The city is on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on Luzon, the country's largest island. The population of the city itself is around 1.5 million according to the last consensus. It is currently the second most inhabited city, behind Quezon City which is close by. It is actually the most populous city in the world when referring to land area, as it is very small in size compared to the large population.

Manila is part of the National Capital Region (NPR) which is essentially a big metropolis of 17 cities, with a total population exceeding 10 million inhabitants. This metropolitan area that Manila is a part of is considered to be the economic and cultural center of the Philippines and a vital part of the country.

The city of Manila is divided into various districts, (Binondo, Quiapo, Sampaloc, San Miguel, Santa Cruz, Santa Mesa, Tondo, Ermita, Intramuros, Malate, Paco, Pandacan, Port Area, San Andres Bukid, and Santa Ana).

There are 3 specific ethnic groups in Manila. The Spanish, the East Asians, and the natives. The East Asian and Spanish groups, companies and families control most political and financial institutions.

The primary language for Manila is filipino, with english and spanish also being commonly used in communications.

Manila has a vibrant culture, with many colleges and universities located within the city. It is interesting to travel around the city and view many of these different attractions.

The economy of Manila is largely based on public markets, and there are also some high class malls for your shopping pleasure. Great bargains can be found on all types of goods ranging from foods to electronics.

For air travel to Manila there is the Ninoy Aquino International Airport which serves as the major air transportation hub of the area. While on vacation, you can rent cars and arrange other transportation to get around and explore the city.

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Favorite Manila Attractions

When traveling around Manila you may want to visit some of these landmarks:

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