Makati Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
highly urbanized city in Metro Manila, Philippines
About Makati
Makati City's cost of living is significantly higher than its neighboring Filipino cities, owing primarily to its skyrocketing real estate value and relatively upscale commercial and residential selections. However, compared to other major cities of the world, Makati is not that expensive compared to other upscale cities in the world. Furthermore, bargains comparable to other Philippine cities may be found in certain areas, such as in the Makati Cinema Square, The Landmark, Cash & Carry, and Guadalupe Mall, that will make a stay in Makati possible even with a backpackers' budget. The area of Makati City was first dismissed as worthless swampland by the Spanish conquistador Juan Miguel de Legazpi in 1571. Yet over the centuries, this small community would leave large imprints in the social,
Top Attractions in Makati
Explore the best things to see and do in Makati:
- ★Ayala Museum
- ★Ayala Triangle Park
- ★Filipinas Heritage Library
- ★Gabriela Silang Monument
- ★Greenbelt Chapel
- ★Greenbelt Park
- ★Legazpi Active Park
- ★Makati Museum
Where to Eat in Makati
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Apartment 1B
- 🍴Bizu Patisserie and Cafe
- 🍴Blackbird Makati
- 🍴Chimara Feel Good Kitchen
- 🍴Cyma Greek Taverna
- 🍴Din Tai Fung - Greenbelt3
Where to Stay in Makati
- 🏨AIM Conference Center Manila
- 🏨Amorsolo Mansion Apartments & Suites
- 🏨Antel Spa Hotel Suites
- 🏨Ascott Makati
- 🏨Asian Mansion II Condotel Makati
- 🏨A.Venue Hotel Suites
Makati Travel Guide Sections
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