Manila, Philippines
Republic of the Philippines
The vibrant capital of Philippines, featuring government buildings and cultural institutions.
📖 About Manila
Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines after Quezon City.
According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 1,902,590 people.
Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on the island of Luzon, it is classified as a highly urbanized city. With 43,611.5 inhabitants per square kilometer (112,953/sq mi), Manila is one of the world's most densely populated cities proper.
Trip Settings
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Total Budget
$1,540
$110 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers
Accommodation
$60 per night
Food & Dining
$24 per day
Local Transport
$10 per day
Entertainment
Budget Tips for Manila
- Street food is delicious, safe, and incredibly cheap
- Always negotiate prices at markets
- Motorbike taxis are the cheapest transport option
- Avoid tourist areas for better prices
Philippines Facts
🏛️ Capital
Manila
🌍 Continent
Asia
📐 Area
342,353 km²
📞 Phone Code
+63
💰 Currency
Philippine peso
₱ (PHP)
🗺️ Region
South-Eastern Asia
🗣️ Languages Spoken:
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
6 sites in Philippines
Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park
The Tubbataha Reef Marine Park covers 96,828 ha, including the North and South Atolls and the Jessie Beazley Reef. It is a unique example of an atoll ...
Read More →Baroque Churches of the Philippines
These four churches, the first of which was built by the Spanish in the late 16th century, are located in Manila, Santa Maria, Paoay and Miag-ao. Thei...
Read More →Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras
For 2,000 years, the high rice fields of the Ifugao have followed the contours of the mountains. The fruit of knowledge handed down from one generatio...
Read More →Historic City of Vigan
Established in the 16th century, Vigan is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. Its architecture reflects the coming ...
Read More →Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park
This park features a spectacular limestone karst landscape with an underground river. One of the river's distinguishing features is that it emerges di...
Read More →Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary
Forming a mountain ridge running north-south along the Pujada Peninsula in the south-eastern part of the Eastern Mindanao Biodiversity Corridor, the M...
Read More →2026 Holidays in Philippines
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