Marikina City
Marikina is the "Shoe Capital of the Philippines," known for its shoe industry, clean streets, and disciplined governance. A flood-prone but desirable residential city along the Marikina River valley. Home to the Marikina Sports Center and Riverbanks Center.
📄 How to Get There
## By AirnThe nearest airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), approximately 16 km away. Travel time is 40-80 minutes by taxi or car depending on traffic. Airlines serving NAIA include Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and AirAsia Philippines.nn## By BusnMarikina Terminal (Central Marikina): Jeepneys, Buses with routes to Quezon City, Manila, Antipolo.nn## By RoadnMarcos Highway connects to Quezon City, Antipolo (15-25 min).nSumulong Highway connects to Antipolo (15-20 min).nA. Bonifacio Avenue connects to Quezon City (10-15 min).nn## Local Transportn**Taxi:** Metered taxis available. Base fare: PHP 40. n**Ride_hailing:** Grab available. Primary ride-hailing.n**Jeepney:** Jeepney routes to QC, Antipolo, Pasig. Fare: PHP 12 minimum. n**Tricycle:** Sidecar motorcycles for short trips. Fare: PHP 20-50. n**Rail:** LRT-2 (Santolan station at Marikina-QC boundary). Fare: PHP 15-30.
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Shoe manufacturing, retail, food processing. Riverbanks Center for commerce.