Ayala Museum

This gleaming museum features four floors of superbly curated exhibits on Filipino culture, art, and history. At the heart of the collection is a brilliant exhibit consisting of 60 dioramas that succinctly, yet effectively, trace the nation’s history, which kids will also love. The indigenous textile collection on the 4th floor is superb, and there…

Manila’s Pinto Art Museum

This fantastic museum in Antipolo, in the hills just east of Metro Manila, showcases some of the Philippines’ best contemporary artists. There are six impressive galleries, outdoor art installations, and an indigenous arts wing where you can get an authentic Kalinga (North Luzon) tattoo. The beautifully landscaped grounds, with sweeping views of smog-choked Manila, are…

Manila’s Fort Santiago

Guarding the entrance to the Pasig River is Intramuros’ premier tourist attraction: Fort Santiago. Within the fort, grounds are an oasis of lovely manicured gardens, plazas and fountains leading to an arched gate and a pretty lily pond. Within is the beautifully presented Rizal Shrine museum, the building where Dr. José Rizal – the Philippines’…

CORREGIDOR ISLAND

Corregidor Island is great for families, as it offers a day tour full of excitement and learning.

Date and Dine Resort

Nestled on Antipolo’s hilltop, this hotel is just 5km from the Pinto Art Museum and the famous Hinulugang Taktak Falls.