Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

Lucky Chinatown Mall
During your trip to Manila, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Lucky Chinatown Mall. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Manila Chinese Cemetery
You can learn about the history of Manila with a stop at Manila Chinese Cemetery. Discover the great live music and shops in this culturally rich area.

SM Mall of Asia
You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit SM Mall of Asia, a popular shopping spot in Pasay. Visit the churches and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

SM North EDSA
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to SM North EDSA, a favourite shopping spot in Quezon City. Discover the great live music and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.

Venice Grand Canal Mall
During your visit to Taguig, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Venice Grand Canal Mall. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Manila Ocean Park
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Manila Ocean Park during your holiday to Manila. Visit the shops and churches in this vibrant area.
Activities

Authentic Manila Chinatown Food Tour Exploration

The Hidden Gems of Manila Guided Tour

1.5-Hour Express Bike Tour in Intramuros (tour using a bamboo bicycle!)
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz

Intramuros
Intramuros is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by San Agustin Church and Manila Cathedral while in the area.

Ermita
National Museum of Fine Arts and SM City Manila are top sights in Ermita, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at United Nations LRT Station or Central LRT Station to see more sights in the area.

Malate
Travellers choose Malate for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Quirino Avenue LRT Station or Vito Cruz LRT Station and check out top sights like Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Makati Central Business District
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Makati Central Business District. Make a stop by Ayala Triangle Gardens or Greenbelt Shopping Mall while you're exploring the area.

Makati Downtown
Makati Downtown is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Power Plant Mall and Century City while in the area.

Bel-Air
If you're spending some time in Bel-Air, Ayala Triangle Gardens and Century City are top sights worth seeing.
- Pasig River
- SM Mall of Asia
- U.S. Embassy
- SM North EDSA
- Newport World Resorts
- Venice Grand Canal Mall
- Manila Ocean Park
- Fort Bonifacio
- Manila Bay
- City of Dreams Manila
- Alabang Town Center
- Greenbelt Shopping Mall
- St. Luke's Medical Center
- SM Megamall
- Bonifacio High Street
- Rizal Park
- Greenhills Shopping Center
- St Luke's Medical Center Global City
- Philippine Arena