First time in Makati? No problem! Here in Makati, the future builds up from practicality to convenience in just a few steps away or a few vehicles til your destination anywhere around Makati. To put it simply: Everywhere's convenient! From nearby streets to far - flung outskirts, whether you're traveling in its streets or zooming into the nightlife or simply adoring the many things this city has to offer, there's no thing as a wrong place. Here are a few places that should be on your landmark list to check out when you visit Makati.
Museums
• Ayala Museum
Since 1967, this museum offers the viewers the Philippines from the times during its pre - colonial period to how their economic relationship was over the years to its traditional craft. Their exhibits go from Gold of Ancestors: Pre - Colonial Treasures in the Philippines, which showcases a testament of the rich ancestry of the Filipinos to their craftsmanship as well as an exhibition of South East Asian and Chinese trade ceramics from the collection of Robert T. Villanueva, A Millennium of Contact, which features the history of the economic relationship with its neighboring countries throughout the years, Art and the Order of Nature in Indigenous Philippine Textiles, which shows a collection of traditional textile craft that Filipinos have made. You can also check out their The Philippine Diorama Experience, a gallery of dioramas depicting of how Philippines came to be, as well as the Filipinas Heritage Library, which is filled with rare books, photographs and recordings that serve as a primary source for your researches, papers, dissertations, homeworks and such.
This 2 in 1 museum and library is perfect for field trips as well as for people who want to take a detailed trip down memory lane on how Philippines evolved throughout the years in terms of culture, art, economics, and history, so don't forget to drop by as it is a walking distance from Greenbelt 5!
Entrance fees:
Full Access:
• Regular Adult (Non - Resident) - P425
• Regular Student, Senior Citizen and PWD - P300
• Discounted Resident Adult - P225
• Local Student, Senior Citizen and PWD - P125
• Tour Guides and Teachers - Free Admission
Changing Exhibits:
• All Changing Exhibits: P200
- Discounted Senior Citizen and PWD - P140
• One Changing Exhibit: P150
- Discounted Senior Citizen and PD - P100
Supplementary:
• JPN/KR Guidebook - Free
• Gold Guidebook - P50
• Audio Guide - P75
• Diorama Guidebook - P75
• Guided Tour - P100
• Bus Parking - P150
Ayala Museum is located at Makati Avenue corner Dela Rosa Street, Greenbelt Park, Ayala Center, Makati, Metro Manila. It opens from 9:00am - 6:00pm every Tuesdays to Saturdays. Schedule may vary during holiday seasons.
• Museo ng Makati (Makati Museum)
Okay, a little known fact about this museum: It was actually a town hall from 1918 - 1961, then a converted museum in March 1990 under Mayor Jejomar C. Binay, then was restored a year after to turn into a museum completely, then had its blessing in April 23, 1992, then the Tourism and Cultural Affairs (now known as the City Museum and Cultural Affairs office) moved in to manage the affairs happening in and out of the museum since June 1993.
In short, this museum is known dominantly for its relics, rare photographs, dioramas, murals, artifacts and treasures that are displayed and preserved to tell how the city of Makati came to be. It also showcases how historical and cultural Makati has over the years dating from 1918, making this landmark a slice of the city's heritage and also marking its story to viewers everywhere, everyday.
When there are special events, they launch their special living exhibit showing the different regions of the Philippines as well as cultural presentations and arts and crafts demonstrations in line with these special events.
Entrance fee: Free
Museo ng Makati is located at JP Street, Poblacion, Makati, Metro Manila. It opens from 8:00am - 5:00pm daily.
• Yuchengco Museum
A mix of the past, present and future all come into place when you go to this place as it caters to futuristic sculptures, paintings and a VR experience of the famous Philippine landmarks. Opened in 2005 and created and contrapted by Alfonso Yuchengco to inhabit his art collections as well as to showcase artistic and cultural exhibitions.
This museum offers major exhibit sections such as the Masters Gallery, which serves as an avenue to showcase artworks from Juan Luna, Fernando C. Amorsolo, and Carlos Francisco, The Yuchengco Group of Companies Collection (also known as the YGC Collection) showcases artworks from numerous Filipino modernists, Buhay Rizal, which displays various and numerous things that Jose P. Rizal owned as well as the original copies of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo as well as letters to and from his first and last girls he had, Design as Art, Art as Design, an exhibit showcasing different Philippine aesthetics in all forms of media, Art and Technology, which features the different technologies invented for the museum and for exploring Philippines in a different light as they collaborate with Samsung in contraptions to let the viewers enjoy art even more, Sino-Filipino Legacy: The Aty Art Collection, which shows different artworks from both Filipino and Chinese artists that live up to their patron's vision, Alfonso Yuchengco Sr., and Bridging Cultures, which viewers can see traditional and contemporary art visuals like The Suspended Garden as well as political and historical exhibitions and various of cultural trends and world views to Filipinos via exchange exhibitions and museum education programs.
There's also a mini gift shop called Books and Gifts, offering items locally made as well as featuring some of the most famous artworks displayed at the museum itself.
Needless to say, this museum raves about local artists and innovators to showcase to the public, boasting its futuristic architecture on the side as you go along Buendia as it is located at the core of RCBC Plaza and one of the Yuchengco Group of Companies flagships that is known throughout Makati.
Entrance fees:
• Adults - P100
• Students, Senior Citizen and PWD - P50
• YGC Employees - Free
Yuchengco Museum is located at RCBC Plaza, Corner Ayala and Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati, Metro Manila. It opens every Mondays to Saturdays at 10:00am 6:00pm, and is closed on Sundays and on holidays.
Malls and Hangouts
• Ayala Malls Circuit Lane
Within just a few minute walk or drive from the Makati Central Business District, you'd probably have seen and heard about this place. Ayala Malls Circuit Makati is not just a mall itself, but it prides in having a small community on its own named Circuit Makati. A lot of people raved this place as soon as it opened as it promised world - class indoor theaters, multipurpose entertainment halls, and open grounds that integrated hotels, commercial and residential blocks along your way! From concerts and events being held at the Global Circuit Event Grounds to various food options to three different sport activities for athletes such as CityKart, The Mountain Dew Skate Park and Gatorade Chelsea FC Blue Pitch, to living in Solstice and Callisto nearby, you shouldn't miss the talk of the ton events with this community as everything is up to date from events to basically anything that happens in the mall and its surroundings, as this collaboration project of Ayala Land Inc. PRCI, and the city of Makati bring you entertainment, lifestyle and business into a dice of a place that meets the avant - garde outlook of convenience and pleasure all boxed into one!
• Ayala North Exchange
As more and more stores are coming into this newest hangout place, people have been wondering what it's like to be in this place. Well wonder no more! Ayala North Exchange is the newest project Ayala Inc. has worked on, and it has two buildings to not let you be confused as to where the people are working and where are people hanging out. But one thing for sure is that this is the place where work and play meet at the exact measure!
Read: http://www.makaticitymycity.com/2019/03/ayala-north-exchange-new-destination-to.html
• Cash and Carry
If you're looking for somewhere without breaking a budget and don't want to worth your troubles anywhere, then this place is your closest bet. It's somehow familiar as they are known for having diet supplements at an affordable price as well as clothes and tech stalls line up the upper floor boundary as well as a food court to take your food on the go while you shop til you drop! Though I have to warn you: Some parts of this place barely get enough phone signal, so get those texts done in one place so you don't have to worry about sending a text in the middle of your shopping trip.
• Greenbelt
Where luxury meets minimalism, Greenbelt is one of the unmistakable upscale malls that serve to shopping outlets and restaurants that are beautifully arranged from the inside out. Greenbelt 1 and Greenbelt 2 are the tech and food hubs that you would look out for the minute you enter these as you find known restaurants as well as some hole - in - the - wall places to discover while Greenbelt 3, Greenbelt 4 and Greenbelt 5 has shopping outlets and food places that mix well and imply that these are fashion and food hubs part of the mall. Occasionally, a lot of people go outside of the mall to appreciate the outdoor aesthetics of the mall from the pavilion of coconut trees that are outside of Greenbelt 3 near the cafes to the wooden rails along the bridges to the occasional food trucks that appear to outdoor concert events that will let you get into the music scene. Also, have the time to check out their cinemas at Greenbelt 3 if you want to hit up on the latest flicks! And when you have the chance, go to the Ayala Museum, which just a bridge away from Greenbelt 5 if you want to explore some art!
• Glorietta
The other side of Greenbelt doesn't stop there if you want to explore some more! Glorietta offers endless of food, fashion and tech options that will let the people go wild everyday! With an indoor playground, children can play about while their parents can look around the shops that happen to be nearby. There's also Rustan's as well as the beauty hub right outside so that people can look for make up without hopping from one store with a hassle. This is also the place to scout for any food options if you couldn't find the one you're looking for in Greenbelt. Besides, there's always a silver lining if one doesn't work, right?
• The Landmark
Whether you want to go to Glorietta or Greenbelt in which ever way, one thing is for sure: You have to go through The Landmark. This department store and food court in one place has gotten a lot of people going in and out everyday, especially when there are sales. The employees dress up in a modern version of traditional Philippine clothes as well as hard to find things are there in one hub. What's more convenient is that since it connects between Glorietta and Greenbelt, people can actually go to both malls in one day via bridge! So if you want something to have without breaking your budget (almost), check out The Landmark!
• Makati Cinema Square
If you're looking a lowkey mall along Buendia Ave., then this mall is your best bet for food and tech hubs! This mall offers more hole - in - the - wall Japanese restaurants than you can think of. Also on the upper floor, you would find tech and shoe fix stalls you can check out whether you have a broken shoe or a broken phone to fix without going as far as you would normally to have those fixed. Also, a Book Sale is there just in case you need a quick book fix while you're at it over there!
• One Central
Another around the block hangout to chill into whenever you want your coffee and breakfast fix in Tim Horton's to satisfy your Chinese food cravings at Dim Tai Fung, this is another spot where workers would usually have a stampede whenever they want a breakfast rush or lunch surge. While the peak hours of the day don't get you into the rhythm of crowds, before or after peak hours, it's the best time to relax or to have a meet up and have conversations with. In short, even if it isn't a mall, it's still one of the best places to hangout with your family, friends and loved once to catch up with.
• Rockwell Powerplant Mall
With summer coming around, this mall welcomes you with their coconut trees that line up as you enter their main entrance. Frequently, there are food stalls here and there on the ground floor whenever they have an event happening. But more than that, they've recently extended a new wing where they transferred their small and solemn chapel and completely transformed into a miraculous and spacious one at the top floor of the new wing. They've got also new restaurants on the line such as Mighty Quinn's, Shi Lin, Starbucks Reserve, Elbert's Sandwiches, and many others to explore on! Aside from their futuristic looking cinemas, they've also got their activity center where they have their big Christmas tree displayed every December, also events in their Rockwell Tent, their firework display every Christmas and New Year, they also got their residential condominiums that is a bridge walk away!
• SM Makati
Go somewhere near National Bookstore, and at the end of it, you'd eventually find that people are going into another mall at the end of Glorietta. Although small, SM Makati is one of the few examples that a book shouldn't be judged by its cover as it boasts its luxurious interiors as soon as you go in. There's a food court downstairs as well as shops and cafes that line up the place. One thing that it's famous for is their Fashion Hall, where there are rows of shops from left to right! Their 4th floor is reserved for their shoes of all kinds while their 3rd floor is mainly for accessories. There's a lot to explore in this mall within the end of Glorietta!
• Three Central Mall
This new mall is smaller compared to the those of the big and upscale malls, but I'm not kidding when I'm about to say that this place is lined up with new and upscale restaurants around the block within a working distance. From the usual fast grab of Burger King and Peppy Olive to the upscale restaurants and cafes such as Kiss the Tiramisu, Locavore, Bodega, Shrimp in the Bucket, Nono's, and many others. It's not a question as to why people working nearby buzz around during the lunch hour as they scavenge for something to eat a their lunch breaks.
Parks and Leisure
• Art in the Park PH
You've probably heard of this place somewhere out of the blue, but if you want to escape the city scene for a while to enjoy art aside from the museum, food and fun, then this is the place for you! You can look around and appreciate the art and the scenery while escaping the city reality and enjoy food with your friends and loved ones while strolling on the greens with music to an aesthetic atmosphere for you to chill into and at the same time refresh your mind from the hustle and bustle of the city!
Read: http://www.makaticitymycity.com/2019/03/contemporary-art-fair-takes-over-busy.html
• Ayala Triangle Gardens
Opened in November 2009, this 2 - hectare triangular landscaped urban park offers lush greens to the people to relax and unwind in the middle of one of the busiest parts in Makati with your family, friends and loved ones. It's also great for morning walks or jogs when you're alone or with a group while admiring the various trees that range from rain trees to interesting podo cerpus, as well as public art pieces curated from leading local artists.
Ayala Triangle Gardens is at Paseo De Roxas St Cor Makati Ave, Cor Ayala Ave, Makati, Metro Manila. They open at 6:00am - 10:00pm daily.
• Legazpi Active Park
Somewhere in Legazpi Village, there's a park not only with the children's playground, but also various outdoor fitness activities such as yoga, badminton, zumba, a jogging trail and many others for the whole family to be not only more active, but also more enjoyable! With its renovation last December 15, 2017 due to some space issues, it became spacious for the people to enjoy these outdoor activities as well as to appreciate the natural scene of lush green grass and trees that line up the park itself!
Legazpi Active Park is at Rada, Legazpi Village, Makati, Metro Manila. They open at 6:00am - 10:00pm daily.
• Legazpi Sunday Market
If there's the Salcedo Saturday Market, there's the counterpart of the Sunday Market that happens every Sunday in the heart of Legazpi. With over 100 food and refreshments stalls to get your chow on ranging from Filipino and Japanese to Middle Eastern and European cuisines and locally made products from entrepreneurs that will shine your inner Filipino in you, this market will definitely fill up your a part of your Sunday schedule not only with prices that make your wallet and piggy bank happy, but also to have an escape from the ordinary busy life and enjoy a change of scenery with your friends, loved ones and family! So head over to Legazpi one of those Sundays because there's a reason to use that Sunday wisely and save up money to make your wallets and piggy banks happy for this weekly event!
The Legazpi Sunday Market is located at Herrera St. cor. Legazpi and Salcedo, V.A. Rufino St, Legazpi Village, Makati, Metro Manila. It opens at 7:30am - 2:00pm every Sunday.
• Poblacion
You're probably familiar with this part of Makati where nightlife is active and alive with hole - in the - wall restaurants and bars lined up along the streets of Poblacion while clubs line up for people to enjoy music from DJs having gigs with their friends. You can still go into this district at the daytime to appreciate each and every place because it is known as the old downtown of Makati and one of the busiest districts next to the Central Business District as it has a lot of places to be in as well as a heritage treasure for passerby who would want a little bit of history in the place. Overall, this place is suited for day and night trips down South if you either want to experience the nightlife without travelling too far or to simply adore the aesthetics of this place.
• Salcedo Park/Jaime C. Velasquez Park
On the other side of Makati, lush greens and trees trail along with the flow of the park as well as a children's playground and the Salcedo Park Condominium happened to be in one compound within each other, it's accessible for families and friends living in Salcedo to either appreciate the scenery to escape the usual skyscraper and busy street atmosphere or let their children play and interact with each other in the playground. Placed in one of hectic districts in Makati, this park is a sanctuary to balance the serene and peaceful vibe to blend in perfectly with the hustle and bustle streets of Salcedo for people who likes to pause for a while and need a refresher on the way home from work or to have an energizing jog on early mornings.
Jaime C. Velasquez Park/Salcedo Park is located between Tordesillas, and Leviste Streets on the north and south, and Toledo and Velasquez Streets on the east and west. It opens at 5:00am - 10:00pm daily.
• Salcedo Saturday Market
Made in 2005, this market offers a variety of food, ranging from wet to dry food in all of the different cuisines of different countries as well in selling hard - to - find local goods, artisan crafts, and antique furniture. As a project by the Women of Bel - Air Foundation Inc., this market is held every Saturday at the Jaime Velasquez Park for people to enjoy a change of scenery of hectic streets of Salcedo that happens every weekdays as a refresher for family, friends and loved ones to enjoy. In other words, weekends are the best to visit the Saturday Market and the Sunday Market on Sundays in Legazpi Village as the counterpart.
Salcedo Saturday Market is located at the Jaime C. Velasquez Park/Salcedo Park. It opens at 7:00am - 2:00pm every Saturday.
And those are some of the places that you shouldn't miss when you're in Makati! There are a lot more places to explore beyond the list, but that doesn't mean you should be bummed out. Go ahead explore beyond the map of Makati with your family, friends and loved ones or just by yourself, and before you know it, you could get the hang of the place! Despite its hectic streets on weekdays and holidays, you should go check out what Makati has to offer you within its corners from the crowds and streets that will leave you excited for more!
Museums
• Ayala Museum
Since 1967, this museum offers the viewers the Philippines from the times during its pre - colonial period to how their economic relationship was over the years to its traditional craft. Their exhibits go from Gold of Ancestors: Pre - Colonial Treasures in the Philippines, which showcases a testament of the rich ancestry of the Filipinos to their craftsmanship as well as an exhibition of South East Asian and Chinese trade ceramics from the collection of Robert T. Villanueva, A Millennium of Contact, which features the history of the economic relationship with its neighboring countries throughout the years, Art and the Order of Nature in Indigenous Philippine Textiles, which shows a collection of traditional textile craft that Filipinos have made. You can also check out their The Philippine Diorama Experience, a gallery of dioramas depicting of how Philippines came to be, as well as the Filipinas Heritage Library, which is filled with rare books, photographs and recordings that serve as a primary source for your researches, papers, dissertations, homeworks and such.
This 2 in 1 museum and library is perfect for field trips as well as for people who want to take a detailed trip down memory lane on how Philippines evolved throughout the years in terms of culture, art, economics, and history, so don't forget to drop by as it is a walking distance from Greenbelt 5!
Entrance fees:
Full Access:
• Regular Adult (Non - Resident) - P425
• Regular Student, Senior Citizen and PWD - P300
• Discounted Resident Adult - P225
• Local Student, Senior Citizen and PWD - P125
• Tour Guides and Teachers - Free Admission
Changing Exhibits:
• All Changing Exhibits: P200
- Discounted Senior Citizen and PWD - P140
• One Changing Exhibit: P150
- Discounted Senior Citizen and PD - P100
Supplementary:
• JPN/KR Guidebook - Free
• Gold Guidebook - P50
• Audio Guide - P75
• Diorama Guidebook - P75
• Guided Tour - P100
• Bus Parking - P150
Ayala Museum is located at Makati Avenue corner Dela Rosa Street, Greenbelt Park, Ayala Center, Makati, Metro Manila. It opens from 9:00am - 6:00pm every Tuesdays to Saturdays. Schedule may vary during holiday seasons.
• Museo ng Makati (Makati Museum)
Okay, a little known fact about this museum: It was actually a town hall from 1918 - 1961, then a converted museum in March 1990 under Mayor Jejomar C. Binay, then was restored a year after to turn into a museum completely, then had its blessing in April 23, 1992, then the Tourism and Cultural Affairs (now known as the City Museum and Cultural Affairs office) moved in to manage the affairs happening in and out of the museum since June 1993.
In short, this museum is known dominantly for its relics, rare photographs, dioramas, murals, artifacts and treasures that are displayed and preserved to tell how the city of Makati came to be. It also showcases how historical and cultural Makati has over the years dating from 1918, making this landmark a slice of the city's heritage and also marking its story to viewers everywhere, everyday.
When there are special events, they launch their special living exhibit showing the different regions of the Philippines as well as cultural presentations and arts and crafts demonstrations in line with these special events.
Entrance fee: Free
Museo ng Makati is located at JP Street, Poblacion, Makati, Metro Manila. It opens from 8:00am - 5:00pm daily.
• Yuchengco Museum
A mix of the past, present and future all come into place when you go to this place as it caters to futuristic sculptures, paintings and a VR experience of the famous Philippine landmarks. Opened in 2005 and created and contrapted by Alfonso Yuchengco to inhabit his art collections as well as to showcase artistic and cultural exhibitions.
This museum offers major exhibit sections such as the Masters Gallery, which serves as an avenue to showcase artworks from Juan Luna, Fernando C. Amorsolo, and Carlos Francisco, The Yuchengco Group of Companies Collection (also known as the YGC Collection) showcases artworks from numerous Filipino modernists, Buhay Rizal, which displays various and numerous things that Jose P. Rizal owned as well as the original copies of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo as well as letters to and from his first and last girls he had, Design as Art, Art as Design, an exhibit showcasing different Philippine aesthetics in all forms of media, Art and Technology, which features the different technologies invented for the museum and for exploring Philippines in a different light as they collaborate with Samsung in contraptions to let the viewers enjoy art even more, Sino-Filipino Legacy: The Aty Art Collection, which shows different artworks from both Filipino and Chinese artists that live up to their patron's vision, Alfonso Yuchengco Sr., and Bridging Cultures, which viewers can see traditional and contemporary art visuals like The Suspended Garden as well as political and historical exhibitions and various of cultural trends and world views to Filipinos via exchange exhibitions and museum education programs.
There's also a mini gift shop called Books and Gifts, offering items locally made as well as featuring some of the most famous artworks displayed at the museum itself.
Needless to say, this museum raves about local artists and innovators to showcase to the public, boasting its futuristic architecture on the side as you go along Buendia as it is located at the core of RCBC Plaza and one of the Yuchengco Group of Companies flagships that is known throughout Makati.
Entrance fees:
• Adults - P100
• Students, Senior Citizen and PWD - P50
• YGC Employees - Free
Malls and Hangouts
• Ayala Malls Circuit Lane
Within just a few minute walk or drive from the Makati Central Business District, you'd probably have seen and heard about this place. Ayala Malls Circuit Makati is not just a mall itself, but it prides in having a small community on its own named Circuit Makati. A lot of people raved this place as soon as it opened as it promised world - class indoor theaters, multipurpose entertainment halls, and open grounds that integrated hotels, commercial and residential blocks along your way! From concerts and events being held at the Global Circuit Event Grounds to various food options to three different sport activities for athletes such as CityKart, The Mountain Dew Skate Park and Gatorade Chelsea FC Blue Pitch, to living in Solstice and Callisto nearby, you shouldn't miss the talk of the ton events with this community as everything is up to date from events to basically anything that happens in the mall and its surroundings, as this collaboration project of Ayala Land Inc. PRCI, and the city of Makati bring you entertainment, lifestyle and business into a dice of a place that meets the avant - garde outlook of convenience and pleasure all boxed into one!
• Ayala North Exchange
As more and more stores are coming into this newest hangout place, people have been wondering what it's like to be in this place. Well wonder no more! Ayala North Exchange is the newest project Ayala Inc. has worked on, and it has two buildings to not let you be confused as to where the people are working and where are people hanging out. But one thing for sure is that this is the place where work and play meet at the exact measure!
• Cash and Carry
If you're looking for somewhere without breaking a budget and don't want to worth your troubles anywhere, then this place is your closest bet. It's somehow familiar as they are known for having diet supplements at an affordable price as well as clothes and tech stalls line up the upper floor boundary as well as a food court to take your food on the go while you shop til you drop! Though I have to warn you: Some parts of this place barely get enough phone signal, so get those texts done in one place so you don't have to worry about sending a text in the middle of your shopping trip.
• Greenbelt
Where luxury meets minimalism, Greenbelt is one of the unmistakable upscale malls that serve to shopping outlets and restaurants that are beautifully arranged from the inside out. Greenbelt 1 and Greenbelt 2 are the tech and food hubs that you would look out for the minute you enter these as you find known restaurants as well as some hole - in - the - wall places to discover while Greenbelt 3, Greenbelt 4 and Greenbelt 5 has shopping outlets and food places that mix well and imply that these are fashion and food hubs part of the mall. Occasionally, a lot of people go outside of the mall to appreciate the outdoor aesthetics of the mall from the pavilion of coconut trees that are outside of Greenbelt 3 near the cafes to the wooden rails along the bridges to the occasional food trucks that appear to outdoor concert events that will let you get into the music scene. Also, have the time to check out their cinemas at Greenbelt 3 if you want to hit up on the latest flicks! And when you have the chance, go to the Ayala Museum, which just a bridge away from Greenbelt 5 if you want to explore some art!
• Glorietta
The other side of Greenbelt doesn't stop there if you want to explore some more! Glorietta offers endless of food, fashion and tech options that will let the people go wild everyday! With an indoor playground, children can play about while their parents can look around the shops that happen to be nearby. There's also Rustan's as well as the beauty hub right outside so that people can look for make up without hopping from one store with a hassle. This is also the place to scout for any food options if you couldn't find the one you're looking for in Greenbelt. Besides, there's always a silver lining if one doesn't work, right?
• The Landmark
Whether you want to go to Glorietta or Greenbelt in which ever way, one thing is for sure: You have to go through The Landmark. This department store and food court in one place has gotten a lot of people going in and out everyday, especially when there are sales. The employees dress up in a modern version of traditional Philippine clothes as well as hard to find things are there in one hub. What's more convenient is that since it connects between Glorietta and Greenbelt, people can actually go to both malls in one day via bridge! So if you want something to have without breaking your budget (almost), check out The Landmark!
• Makati Cinema Square
If you're looking a lowkey mall along Buendia Ave., then this mall is your best bet for food and tech hubs! This mall offers more hole - in - the - wall Japanese restaurants than you can think of. Also on the upper floor, you would find tech and shoe fix stalls you can check out whether you have a broken shoe or a broken phone to fix without going as far as you would normally to have those fixed. Also, a Book Sale is there just in case you need a quick book fix while you're at it over there!
• One Central
Another around the block hangout to chill into whenever you want your coffee and breakfast fix in Tim Horton's to satisfy your Chinese food cravings at Dim Tai Fung, this is another spot where workers would usually have a stampede whenever they want a breakfast rush or lunch surge. While the peak hours of the day don't get you into the rhythm of crowds, before or after peak hours, it's the best time to relax or to have a meet up and have conversations with. In short, even if it isn't a mall, it's still one of the best places to hangout with your family, friends and loved once to catch up with.
• Rockwell Powerplant Mall
With summer coming around, this mall welcomes you with their coconut trees that line up as you enter their main entrance. Frequently, there are food stalls here and there on the ground floor whenever they have an event happening. But more than that, they've recently extended a new wing where they transferred their small and solemn chapel and completely transformed into a miraculous and spacious one at the top floor of the new wing. They've got also new restaurants on the line such as Mighty Quinn's, Shi Lin, Starbucks Reserve, Elbert's Sandwiches, and many others to explore on! Aside from their futuristic looking cinemas, they've also got their activity center where they have their big Christmas tree displayed every December, also events in their Rockwell Tent, their firework display every Christmas and New Year, they also got their residential condominiums that is a bridge walk away!
• SM Makati
Go somewhere near National Bookstore, and at the end of it, you'd eventually find that people are going into another mall at the end of Glorietta. Although small, SM Makati is one of the few examples that a book shouldn't be judged by its cover as it boasts its luxurious interiors as soon as you go in. There's a food court downstairs as well as shops and cafes that line up the place. One thing that it's famous for is their Fashion Hall, where there are rows of shops from left to right! Their 4th floor is reserved for their shoes of all kinds while their 3rd floor is mainly for accessories. There's a lot to explore in this mall within the end of Glorietta!
• Three Central Mall
This new mall is smaller compared to the those of the big and upscale malls, but I'm not kidding when I'm about to say that this place is lined up with new and upscale restaurants around the block within a working distance. From the usual fast grab of Burger King and Peppy Olive to the upscale restaurants and cafes such as Kiss the Tiramisu, Locavore, Bodega, Shrimp in the Bucket, Nono's, and many others. It's not a question as to why people working nearby buzz around during the lunch hour as they scavenge for something to eat a their lunch breaks.
Parks and Leisure
• Art in the Park PH
You've probably heard of this place somewhere out of the blue, but if you want to escape the city scene for a while to enjoy art aside from the museum, food and fun, then this is the place for you! You can look around and appreciate the art and the scenery while escaping the city reality and enjoy food with your friends and loved ones while strolling on the greens with music to an aesthetic atmosphere for you to chill into and at the same time refresh your mind from the hustle and bustle of the city!
• Ayala Triangle Gardens
Opened in November 2009, this 2 - hectare triangular landscaped urban park offers lush greens to the people to relax and unwind in the middle of one of the busiest parts in Makati with your family, friends and loved ones. It's also great for morning walks or jogs when you're alone or with a group while admiring the various trees that range from rain trees to interesting podo cerpus, as well as public art pieces curated from leading local artists.
Ayala Triangle Gardens is at Paseo De Roxas St Cor Makati Ave, Cor Ayala Ave, Makati, Metro Manila. They open at 6:00am - 10:00pm daily.
• Legazpi Active Park
Somewhere in Legazpi Village, there's a park not only with the children's playground, but also various outdoor fitness activities such as yoga, badminton, zumba, a jogging trail and many others for the whole family to be not only more active, but also more enjoyable! With its renovation last December 15, 2017 due to some space issues, it became spacious for the people to enjoy these outdoor activities as well as to appreciate the natural scene of lush green grass and trees that line up the park itself!
Legazpi Active Park is at Rada, Legazpi Village, Makati, Metro Manila. They open at 6:00am - 10:00pm daily.
• Legazpi Sunday Market
If there's the Salcedo Saturday Market, there's the counterpart of the Sunday Market that happens every Sunday in the heart of Legazpi. With over 100 food and refreshments stalls to get your chow on ranging from Filipino and Japanese to Middle Eastern and European cuisines and locally made products from entrepreneurs that will shine your inner Filipino in you, this market will definitely fill up your a part of your Sunday schedule not only with prices that make your wallet and piggy bank happy, but also to have an escape from the ordinary busy life and enjoy a change of scenery with your friends, loved ones and family! So head over to Legazpi one of those Sundays because there's a reason to use that Sunday wisely and save up money to make your wallets and piggy banks happy for this weekly event!
The Legazpi Sunday Market is located at Herrera St. cor. Legazpi and Salcedo, V.A. Rufino St, Legazpi Village, Makati, Metro Manila. It opens at 7:30am - 2:00pm every Sunday.
• Poblacion
You're probably familiar with this part of Makati where nightlife is active and alive with hole - in the - wall restaurants and bars lined up along the streets of Poblacion while clubs line up for people to enjoy music from DJs having gigs with their friends. You can still go into this district at the daytime to appreciate each and every place because it is known as the old downtown of Makati and one of the busiest districts next to the Central Business District as it has a lot of places to be in as well as a heritage treasure for passerby who would want a little bit of history in the place. Overall, this place is suited for day and night trips down South if you either want to experience the nightlife without travelling too far or to simply adore the aesthetics of this place.
• Salcedo Park/Jaime C. Velasquez Park
On the other side of Makati, lush greens and trees trail along with the flow of the park as well as a children's playground and the Salcedo Park Condominium happened to be in one compound within each other, it's accessible for families and friends living in Salcedo to either appreciate the scenery to escape the usual skyscraper and busy street atmosphere or let their children play and interact with each other in the playground. Placed in one of hectic districts in Makati, this park is a sanctuary to balance the serene and peaceful vibe to blend in perfectly with the hustle and bustle streets of Salcedo for people who likes to pause for a while and need a refresher on the way home from work or to have an energizing jog on early mornings.
Jaime C. Velasquez Park/Salcedo Park is located between Tordesillas, and Leviste Streets on the north and south, and Toledo and Velasquez Streets on the east and west. It opens at 5:00am - 10:00pm daily.
• Salcedo Saturday Market
Made in 2005, this market offers a variety of food, ranging from wet to dry food in all of the different cuisines of different countries as well in selling hard - to - find local goods, artisan crafts, and antique furniture. As a project by the Women of Bel - Air Foundation Inc., this market is held every Saturday at the Jaime Velasquez Park for people to enjoy a change of scenery of hectic streets of Salcedo that happens every weekdays as a refresher for family, friends and loved ones to enjoy. In other words, weekends are the best to visit the Saturday Market and the Sunday Market on Sundays in Legazpi Village as the counterpart.
Salcedo Saturday Market is located at the Jaime C. Velasquez Park/Salcedo Park. It opens at 7:00am - 2:00pm every Saturday.
And those are some of the places that you shouldn't miss when you're in Makati! There are a lot more places to explore beyond the list, but that doesn't mean you should be bummed out. Go ahead explore beyond the map of Makati with your family, friends and loved ones or just by yourself, and before you know it, you could get the hang of the place! Despite its hectic streets on weekdays and holidays, you should go check out what Makati has to offer you within its corners from the crowds and streets that will leave you excited for more!
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