Some of the major tourist places of Manila are San Agustin Museum, Baclaran Church, Corregidor Island, Batasang Pambansa, Museo Pambata, Manila Cathedral and Coconut Palace. The tourists can also visit the neighboring places of Manila, which are Ermita, Malate, Intramuros, Pandacan, Paco, Santa Ana, Port Area, San Andreas Bukid, Quiapo, Binondo, San Nicolas, Tondo, Sampaloc and Santa Mesa.
Some other important information on Manila travel is as follows:
- The currency of Manila is known as Philippine Peso.
- English and Filipino (Tagalog) are the two main languages spoken by the people of Manila.
- It is always advisable to drink mineral/distilled water or soda instead of tap water.
- Majority of the shopping malls in Manila operate from 10 am to 8 pm/9 pm.
- The main airport of the city of Manila is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Phone: 02-877-1109). This airport has facilities like a bank, ATMs, duty-free shop and souvenir shops.
- For moving around, there are jeepneys, taxis and buses
- For any kind of travel assistance, one can call Philippine Tourism Authority at (02) 524 2502.
- Some of the travel agents of Manila are Pan Pacific Travel Corporation, Asiaventure Tours and Travel, Inc, Premiere Travel and Tours, Inc. and Yoyo Holidays Travel Service, Inc.
