Manila tours can be made to a number of places located in and around Manila. Besides a large number of tourist spots inside the city, there are also many tourist destinations within close distance to Manila. Some of these places include Tagaytay, Corregidor Island, Old Manila, Hidden Valley and Villa Escudero.
It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach Tagaytay from Manila. It is located at the corner of the Tagaytay Ridge. The place looks beautiful with fruit orchards and rice fields all around. Moreover, the salubrious climate of the place makes this an ideal tourist destination. The smallest Taal Volcano can be seen from the Tagaytay Highlands.
A visit to the Old Manila is worthwhile. It takes about 4 hours to reach the place. It is known for the old walled city of Intramuros, Bahay Tsinoy museum, Rizal Monument, Fort Santiago and San Agustin Church. About an approximate of 8 hours is needed to reach the Corregidor Island. To feel nature's beauty from the closest, a visit to the Hidden Valley is ideal. One can access the place within 9 hours from Manila. One will be awe-stricken to see the beauty of lines of coconut trees at Villa Escudero. It can be reached within 9
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hours. Escudero Private Museum, a storehouse of Spanish era collectibles, is also located here.
One can plan for a tour in Manila during any time of the year as the place enjoys a tropical climatic condition throughout the year. Tourists can also embark on a tour to Manila during the festive months. Some of the Manila festivals are:
- Feast of the Black Nazarene, January
- People's Power Day, February
- Cocoa de Flores, April
- Flores de Mayo- May
- Santacruzan, May
- Fete de la Musique de Manila, June
- Cinemanila- November
- Christmas- December
For any kind of information on Manila tourism, one can contact at:
- Philippine Tourism Authority (DOT)
Fifth Floor, DOT Building, TM Kalaw Street, Teodoro Valencia Circle
Tel: (02) 524 2502
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