5 days in Metro Manila Itinerary

One of the 16 cities of the metropolitan area surrounding the capital, Makati stands as the financial hub of the country, possessing a large number of towering office buildings and the main trading floor of the stock exchange.

Explore hidden gems such as Eastwood City and Glorietta. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Makati: Manila (Fort Santiago, Intramuros, &more) and University of the Philippines (in Quezon City). There's lots more to do: stroll the grounds of Heroes Cemetery, gain insight at University of Santo Tomas, try your luck at Solaire Resort and Casino, and stop by SM Mall of Asia.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Makati itinerary site.

Boracay to Makati is an approximately 3- hour combination of ferry and flight. You can also do a combination of ferry, bus, and flight; or do a combination of ferry, flight, and bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.