Manila Further Distractions
This little-known museum contains a vast collection of ancient books and artefacts, including the first book ever printed in the country.
Ground floor, Benpres Building, Exchange Road, corner of Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Tel: (02) 631 2417.
Website: www.lopezmuseum.org.ph
Admission charge.
Sunset over Manila Bay
The Philippines' high humidity creates superb cloud effects over the city's great natural harbour, resulting in the famous Manila Bay sunsets. Some sceptics also say that the light show at least allows spectators to turn their backs on the squalor and chaos of the city itself. Rizal Park, Roxas Boulevard or the cultural complex around San Isidro all offer fine venues for watching the sun go down, as does the SV Carina, which sets sail from Rizal Park for a 45- to 60-minute cruise around Manila Bay.
SV Carina
Departures from Rizal Park
Admission charge.
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