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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines

Marikina

Spend a half‑day to see the Shoe Museum and River Park, then grab a quick meal; one night is enough if you want a local hotel.

Marikina, the shoe capital of the Philippines, sits just east of Manila. Its main attractions – the Shoe Museum, River Park and a few malls – are close together and reachable by LRT‑2 or tricycle, making a ½‑day visit realistic. One night in a budget hotel adds convenience for evening dining and safe return after possible late‑night rain.

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Country
Philippines
Best months
Dec–May
Avoid
Jun–Nov (rainy season, flood risk)
Stay
1 night

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
PHP
Money
Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.
Daily spend
Budget ₱800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₱1,200–2,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
SIM and data
Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
Emergency
Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
Plugs
Types A, B, C · 220 V · 60 Hz · US flat pins common; check your devices for 220 V.
Tipping
Restaurants: 10% if no service charge.; Grab / taxi: Round up.; Boat crew: ₱100–200 per tour.; Massage: ₱50–100.
Water
Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.
Toilets
Called 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.

What things cost

ItemPrice
Shoe Museum entry₱50
Street food (e.g., fishball, kwek‑kwek)₱100–200
LRT‑2 fare (single ride)₱30–40

Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.

Get in

By air

MNL · Ninoy Aquino International
Nearest major airport; onward travel by LRT‑2 (check)

Typical fares

LRT‑2 Santolan → Marikina
about ₱35, 10 min ride
Tricycle (short hop)
≈ ₱20–₱30 per ride
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Get around

LRT‑2 stations (Santolan and Marikina) are the main access points; they sit on the city border. From the stations walk or take a short tricycle ride to the Shoe Museum, River Park and malls. Check onward transport times.

See and do

Known for

  • Shoe Museum
  • Marikina River Park
  • shoe industry

Day trips

WhereHowTime
AntipoloLRT‑2 to Santolan, then jeepney or tricycle (check onward time)≈ 45 min (check)
Quezon City (Katipunan)LRT‑2 south to Cubao, then MRT‑3 north ~10 min≈ 30 min

Sleep

Marikina Hotel
Budget hotel, near city centre, easy LRT access.

Phrase card

EnglishSay or show
Excuse me / SorryPasensya na
Thank youSalamat
How much?Magkano?
Where is the bathroom?Nasaan ang banyo?

Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Smile, handshake; 'po' to elders; avoid: Loud confrontation
  • Beckoning: Palm down, wave; avoid: Palm up (used for animals)
  • Invitations: Accept food offered or decline politely; avoid: Refusing bluntly
  • Time: Expect 'Filipino time' socially; avoid: Lateness for flights and boats
  • Churches: Covered clothes; avoid: Loud tours during Mass

Scams and watch-outs

  • Flooding can occur quickly during heavy rain; heed river level warnings.
  • Last LRT trains run around midnight; plan return.

Marikina is generally safe for tourists, but watch flood warnings during heavy rain and keep valuables secure on public transport.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Marikina yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Shoe Museum
  • Marikina River Park
  • shoe industry

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

Marikina

Paki dalhin ako dito

To this address, please

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

  • Police / Fire / Ambulance911

US Embassy in Manila (check address).

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/marikina). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.