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Manila
(Philippines)
Look past the grimy surfaces and you'll find Manila's hidden treasures.
Modern Manila is a teeming metropolis, with huge tower blocks crowding the few examples of colonial architecture that survived the bombing of the city during WWII. Many people use it only as a base for further travel, but the more adventurous will discover its friendliness and charm.
At a Glance
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The LRT (Light Rail Transit) has two elevated lines and allows you to avoid the nightmare traffic. L1 runs from Monumento in the north to Bacalaran in the south. It has interchanges with the MRT at EDSA/Pasay. This is the most useful line for visitors as it's convenient for Santa Cruz, Intramuros and the east edge of Ermita and Malate. The new L2 runs from Recto to Santolan. The modern MRT (Metro Rail Transit) travels a south-north route along EDSA. The trains get very crowded as people travel home from work, but the system is still much quicker than crawling along in a bus, taxi or jeepney. Car hire is available, but with public transport so good and the traffic so bad, there's really no need to bother. |
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Manila has an average temperature of 30°C (86°F) + all year round. From February to April the humidity drops slightly, though by the end of this period heavy rains have started, continuing through the typhoon season (June to November) until the start of the dry season (November).
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