Attractions

Manila Bay is a natural harbor that is located in Manila.  Roxas Boulevard is a waterfront promenade that runs along the shore of Manila Bay.  Manila Bay is famous for its sunsets and is a great place to get some fresh air and exercise

The Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex, also known as the CCP Complex, is a 88 hectare property located on a reclaimed section of Manila Bay.  CCP is home to the Tanghalang Pambansa (National Theater) and houses three major performing arts venues, one theater for film screenings, galleries, a museum and the center's library and archives.  Within the complex there is also Harbor Square, host to restaurants and bars as well as Star City.

Star City is an amusement park located in the Cultural Center of the Philippines.  Established in 1991 the venue contains 25 rides and attractions and is home to the Aliw and Star Theaters.  A place for young and old to make happy memories.   

Museo Pambata (Children's Museum) is a museum for children located near the famous Rizal Park, along Roxas Boulevard.  Unlike traditional museums, Museo Pambata is an interactive museum that invites visitors to learn from the exhibits using all their senses.  The museum also regularly hosts special events and programs.   Most suitable for children under 12 years old. 

Mall of Asia, or MOA, is a very large shopping mall located on a reclaimed area of Manila Bay.  The mall is host to many major brands and also hosts lots of events.  It is home to the first IMAX theater in the Philippines.  An esplanade behind the mall is a good place to watch the sunset over Manila Bay and to enjoy the various restaurants, rides and amusements.   

Rizal Park is also know as Luneta.  It is a historical park located in Ermita, Manila and covers an area of 58 hectars.  It is adjacent to the historical walled city of Intramuros.  The northeastern section is designated as the National Museum Complex.  The central section includes the Rizal Monument and various other attractions.  The southwestern section includes an open field, the Quirino Grandstand and Manila Ocean Park. 

Manila Ocean Park is an oceanarium located behind the Quirino Grandstand at Luneta/Rizal Park.  The main attraction is the Oceanarium which houses 14,000 sea creatures from about 277 species indigenous to South East Asia.  A curved walkway tunnel is the perfect place to view the many different species.  There are also stingray and jellyfish exhibits. 

Rizal Memorial Sports Complex is a national sports complex of the Philippines.  It is managed by the Philippine Sports Commission and houses Philippine national athletes.  Some of the sports venues located inside the complex are the Rixal Memorial Coliseum, Rizal Memoial Basevall Stadium, Rizal Memorial Track and Football Stadium and the Teofilo Yldefonso Swimming Pool. 

Intramuros (which is Latin for "inside the walls") is a 0.67 square kilometer historic walled area within Manila.  Construction of the city began under the Spanish imperial government in the late 16th century to protect the city from foreign invasions.  The city was nearly flattened during the Battle of Manila in 1945.   Intramuros is still undergoing a process of postwar reconstruction.  It is home to many significant landmarks and cultural sites including Fort Santiago. 

Robinsons Place Manila is a large shopping mall located near the University of the Philippines Manila.  The mall is home to many major brands, restaurants and cinemas. 

De La Salle University is a private, catholic university run by the De La Salle Christian Brothers and established in 1911.    The oldest of the De La Salle schools in the Philippines, the campus is 5.45 hectares and is considered part of the University belt, near St Scholastica's College, Arellano College, Philippine Women's University and the University of the Philippines, Manila. 

Cuneta Astrodome is an indoor arena located in Pasay.  It has been home to the Philippine Basketball Association on and off and also hosts various other basketball competitions as well as evangelical  and political gatherings.  The arena has a seating capacity of 12,000. 

The US Embassy is the diplomatic mission of the US in the PHilippines.  The Embassy is one of the largest US embassies in the world employing close to 300 Americans and 1,000 Philippine employees.  It has been used as the US Embassy since the US formally recognized Philippine independence in 1946.  Filipinos wishing to travel to the US are required to visit the Embassy for a formal interview as part of the visa process.