The National Capital Region, better known as Metro Manila, is the beating heart of the Philippines. It is made up of sixteen cities and one municipality, Pateros, and Manila itself is the capital. Between the old walled city, the bayside promenades and the glass towers of Makati and Taguig, there is plenty to fill a few days.

Explore Metro Manila

Metro Manila has no provinces, so I have grouped the places I have visited by city. Pick a spot below.