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Getting Around
Navigating this megalopolis can be a challenge. However, there are several options to choose from ranging from buses, trains, tricyles, jeepneys, ferrys to private car rentals, taxis etc.
Taxis are also available to be hailed on the street or you can line up at the nearest designated taxi stand in commercial areas. For your convenience, you may also want to use the GRAB booking app
A helpful app to have is Sakay.ph which provides directions and routes across different modes of public transportation.It can also give you a general idea of how much it will cost to travel certain routes and how much walking is required between different locations.
Weather
The Philippines is a tropical country with two climate seasons – wet and dry. Rainy season begins in June and last through early October while the dry season starts in late October through the month of May. Temperatures are highest in the summer months between March and April while the coolest time of the year is between November and February.
Currency
Other than the airport, you can change your money for Philippine Pesos (Php) at major Department Stores like SM, Rustan’s and Robinson’s. There are also various stand alone foreign exchange shops in commercial areas and shopping malls. Rates do vary widely so make sure that you do your own research and go to reputable place like Czarina, Sanry’s and Kabayan. ATMs are also easy to find and will accept cards from issued by foreign banks.
Medical Care
Should you require medical care during your visit to Manila, state of the art medical facilities with excellent doctors and nurses are available.
St. Lukes Medical Center, Global City Rizal Drive cor. 32nd St. and 5th Ave., Taguig (02) 8-789-7700
Makati Medical Center 2 Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City (02) 8-8888-999
The Medical City Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City (02) 8-988-1000, (632) 8-988-7000
Asian Hospital 2205 Civic Drive, Filinvest Corporate City Alabang, Muntinlupa City (02) 7-771 9000
Medical Emergency Quick Response is also available thru LIFELINE by dialing 16-911 from a local phone or by downloading an App on your mobile device.
Customer Reviews
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Excellent food tour! - Food tour was excellent. Our host was very friendly and knowledgeable. Lots and lots of food. I would highly recommend specially the tour guide that we had. 
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December 12, 2024 Yum! - The whole experience was very good! Good food and company! Nel was very informative and nice! Would tell all my family and friends to book this tour! 
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December 11, 2024 So much fun! - We had such a good time eating, drinking and trying out local transport options with Nel! She was a wealth of information about so many things Filipino. The food was... read more 
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December 9, 2024
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