Sightseeing
Features towering trees, botanical gardens, camping grounds, educational facilities, and several sport activities. La Mesa Ecopark is open for walking, running, biking, birdwatching, and family picnics, with only a P50 entrance fee per day. For those who are willing to shell out more than the entrance fee, there are many activities to choose from, such as horseback riding (P50), fishing (P30), paintball (P350), swimming (P80), biking (P60), butterfly trailing (P60), and tree walking (P500/group).
87 locals recommend
La Mesa Ecopark
Features towering trees, botanical gardens, camping grounds, educational facilities, and several sport activities. La Mesa Ecopark is open for walking, running, biking, birdwatching, and family picnics, with only a P50 entrance fee per day. For those who are willing to shell out more than the entrance fee, there are many activities to choose from, such as horseback riding (P50), fishing (P30), paintball (P350), swimming (P80), biking (P60), butterfly trailing (P60), and tree walking (P500/group).
Jog at UP Ikot, tambay and eat at any of the many restos in the University Mall, check out Ang Bahay ng Alumni, which has an art gallery and some restaurants; watch rare or classic movies at UP Film Center, or a play at UP Theatre
69 locals recommend
University of the Philippines Diliman
Jog at UP Ikot, tambay and eat at any of the many restos in the University Mall, check out Ang Bahay ng Alumni, which has an art gallery and some restaurants; watch rare or classic movies at UP Film Center, or a play at UP Theatre
Food Scene
Maginhawa
MaginhawaCheck out the vibrant street food scene
Drinks & Nightlife
Oblivion
104 Timog AveYoung crowd, full of energy
Zirkoh Comedy and Music Bar
Tomas Morato AvenueComedy shows
Route 196
196-A Katipunan AveIndie and rock, upcoming musicians
Route Km. 21 Grill and Restobar
Live music, drinks, big crowd
Shopping
U.P. Town Center station
Interesting spots and shops
SM City Fairview
2 Quirino HighwayPlenty of stores, restaurants to choose from
Entertainment & Activities
Red Box Karaoke
Esperanza StreetKaraoke Bar
Parks & Nature
LaMesa
Currently the largest zoological institution in the Philippines in terms of collection of live animals. The 7.5 hectare facility located in Rodriguez, Rizal houses more than 3,000 specimens of exotic wildlife representing more than 500 species of birds, mammals reptiles, amphibians, freshwater fishes and invertebrates. The zoo has a diverse collection of Philippine native and endemic fauna, most of which have been bred successfully in captivity through AVILON's ex situ conservation programs.
8 locals recommend
Avilon Zoo
Currently the largest zoological institution in the Philippines in terms of collection of live animals. The 7.5 hectare facility located in Rodriguez, Rizal houses more than 3,000 specimens of exotic wildlife representing more than 500 species of birds, mammals reptiles, amphibians, freshwater fishes and invertebrates. The zoo has a diverse collection of Philippine native and endemic fauna, most of which have been bred successfully in captivity through AVILON's ex situ conservation programs.
If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, rest your sore eyes on lush greenery, towering trees, check out the park
87 locals recommend
La Mesa Ecopark
If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, rest your sore eyes on lush greenery, towering trees, check out the park
Arts & Culture
Quezon Memorial Circle Parks Office
Quezon Memorial Circle Elliptical Road UnderpassInteresting budget friendly hangout spot