City of Manila
Manila is the capital city of the Philippines and one of the most densely populated cities in the world (~73,920/km² in 2020). The cultural, historical, and political heart of the country. Home to Intramuros, Rizal Park, the National Museum complex, and the University Belt. Metro Manila's center for government and heritage tourism.
📄 How to Get There
## By AirnThe nearest airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), approximately 7 km away. Travel time is 20-45 minutes by taxi or car depending on traffic. Airlines serving NAIA include Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and AirAsia Philippines.nn## By BusnLawton Terminal (Ermita): Jeepney and bus routes with routes to Intramuros, Quezon City, Makati.nn## By RoadnRoxas Boulevard connects to Pasay, Parau00f1aque (15-20 min).nTaft Avenue connects to Pasay, Caloocan (20-30 min).nEDSA connects to Makati, Quezon City (30-60 min).nn## Local Transportn**Taxi:** Metered taxis widely available. Base fare: PHP 40. n**Ride_hailing:** Grab available. Primary ride-hailing.n**Jeepney:** Extensive jeepney network throughout the city. Fare: PHP 12 minimum. n**Tricycle:** Sidecar motorcycles for short trips. Fare: PHP 20-50. n**Rail:** LRT-1, LRT-2, and PNR Commuter lines. Fare: PHP 15-30.
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Government center (Malacau00f1ang, Supreme Court, Congress), port (Manila South/North Harbor), heritage tourism, University Belt (FEU, UE, CEU, PLM, UST nearby)