How To Get To Eastwood City?

Eastwood City in Libis, Quezon City is one of the fastest growing combined-residential-and-commercial areas in the metro. Eastwood currently hosts more than a dozen luxury condominiums and prime business buildings and still has some properties under development.

Eastwood City is home to the following attractions:
1. Eastwood Mall - one of the posh malls in the metro and the wide garden in front of the mall hosts occasional concerts and parties. The mall's veranda and ground floor hosts a variety of highly recommended restaurants (see list below the directions section)
2. Eastwood City Walk 1 and City Walk 2 and Fuente Circle
3. Eastwood Cinemas - Take your dates and the family to one of the most comfortable cinemas in the metro. And now, they are offering 3D Cinema! Eastwood Cinema 1,2,3,4 are in Citywalk 2 while Gold Cinema 5 and 6, as well as Ultra Cinema 7 are in Eastwood Mall.
4. Eastwood Central Plaza - This activity area is for the young and young-at-hearts. Go there at any evening and you will be able to catch small concerts and happenings.
5. Commercial buildings such as IBM, Citibank, Epixtar, and Cyberone

Directions on how to get to Eastwood City:
*Remember that Eastwood is along C-5. The nearest perpendicular road is Boni Serrano and Ortigas . Nearest MRT Stations are Ortigas, Santolan, and Cubao.

From the North (QC area and up):

Option 1. Take a bus going south (Baclaran or Alabang) or MRT and go down at Cubao. There are jeepneys coming from Cubao going to Rosario, Pasig (and Antipolo area) that passes through C-5 area. These jeepneys are the only ones plying through C-5. Nearest MRT and LRT2 station to Eastwood would be the Cubao Station.

Option 2. You can also opt to just take the MRT or bus (going to Baclaran or Alabang) and get down at the Santolan Station on EDSA and either a) ride a Jeepney to Gate 1 Camp Aguinaldo and then ride a jeepney again to Eastwood or b) take a taxicab going to Eastwood City

Option 3. There are FX taxis by Quezon Avenue (McDonald's) going to Eastwood.
Option 4. There are FX taxis by PhilCOA that also go to Eastwood (from around 6-10am). These can be located below the footbridge beside Petron and Landbank, and across McDonald's and Jollibee.

From the South (Makati, etc) and Rizal Area:

Option 1. There are jeepneys coming from Rosario, Pasig going to Cubao that passes through the C-5 Area. This jeepneys are the only ones plying through C-5.

Option 2. If you are commuting from Ortigas(EDSA area), you can take the jeepney or the GreenStar bus line (these are the green buses) going to Rosario, Cainta, or Antipolo area (passing through Ortigas Avenue) from Robinson's Galleria and go down at the intersection of Ortigas and C-5 (this area is commonly called as "I.P.I." when taking the jeepney). From the corner, you can cross and take the Cubao-bound jeepneys.

Option 3. During the morning and afternoon on weekdays, FX taxis bound to Eastwood can be found in the EDSA parking lot of Robinson's Galleria. These FX taxis are there from 7-11am and 530-8pm.

Option 4. You can take the MRT going to Ortigas and follow either #1, 2, or 3.

Option 5. You can take the MRT going to Shaw Blvd and ride a jeepney bound for Ugong, Pasig or Antipolo/Binangonan (make sure the jeepney will pass by IPI). Go down at the intersection of C-5 and Ortigas (usually called IPI), cross to the other side and ride a jeepney bound for Cubao. Ask to be dropped off at Citibank (Eastwood).

If you are coming from further south - Baclaran or Alabang, ride a bus going to Monumento or Fairview and follow steps in "From the South" directions.
If you are in the Tiendesitas area , you can just walk a bit to the corner of Ortigas and C-5 and wait for the Cubao-bound jeepneys to go to Eastwood.

For private vehicles: Eastwood City is along C-5 Road past Ortigas Avenue and before Boni/Santolan Avenue. The area is not traffic-heavy during normal days but make sure to reserve some ample time if you travel during the Holidays, particularly to days near Christmas. Parking is available in every building in Eastwood but to be sure park near the malls.

Of course, you can ride a taxicab from any area around the metro and just mention "Eastwood" or "Libis" and the driver already knows where to go.

Here's a map provided by Eastwood City on its website (click to enlarge):

View Eastwood City via Google Maps.

Restaurants in Eastwood Mall include: Johnny Rockets, Blue Fish, Flying Pig, Balducci, Buenisimo (by Cafe Ysabel), Mrs FieldsCafe, Mr Kurosawa Euro-Japanese, Itallianni’s, Crisostomo by Chef Florabel Co, Uncle Cheffy's, Cyma, , Gloria Jeans, Gustavian, Haagen Dazs, Kitchen Secrets (by Chef Florabel Co), Wagyu Stone Grill, Lucky Niku Cafe, My Thai, MOMO, Red Mango, McDonald's, Starbucks Coffee, The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, La Creperie, The Old Vine, Thousands Cranes, Via Mare

Other landmarks and structures around Eastwood are Shopwise and The Spa (along C5), Holy Family Chapel, Dell, IBM Tower, Epixtar, Club 650, Acropolis, Citibank Tower, Cyberone 1800, E-Commerce Plaza, luxury residential condominiums such as Olympic Heights, Orchard Road, and The Palazzo.

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How To Get To Cubao?

Cubao, a district in Quezon city, can be classified as one of the most recognized and commercial-heavy area in the country. It should be noted that Cubao is synonymous to Araneta Center, which has brought life to this already bustling district. Cubao, widely known to be the destination of most public transports from provinces north and south of Metro Manila, has most of the prominent bus terminals to any point in the Luzon, and some parts of Visayas and Mindanao (through ro-ro). Two commuter train transit lines, the Blue and Purple lines, also meet in this district.

Cubao is home to the following attractions:
1. Araneta Coliseum - who does not know this 25,000-seater sports and concert venue, also known as the Big Dome?
2. Araneta Center - If Makati has the huge Ayala Center, Cubao is known to have the Araneta Center, a wide commercial area with an estimated 1 million visitors daily.
3. Gateway Mall - an upscale place for shopping, dining, and entertainment. This also connects to the Cubao LRT2 Purple Line station.
4. Ali Mall - dubbed as the first fully enclosed shopping center in the country, the mall still stands and is still frequented by visitors.
7. SM Cubao - Of course, the brilliant tycoon Henry Sy would not let this very profitable area unmarked by SM. The department store was opened in 1978.
5. Farmers Plaza - found at the corner of EDSA and Aurora Boulevard, this shopping complex is Araneta Center's link to the MRT line station in Cubao.
6. Cubao Expo - a haven for artists as small concerts, gatherings, and poetry reading events are held here. Also a wonderland for bargain hunters since this is also the usual site choice for weekend flea markets.
7. Other big establishments such as Shopwise, National Bookstore, Rustan's, and Makro as well as BPO establishments can be found here as well.

Directions on how to commute and travel to Cubao:

From the north:

Option 1. MRT or Bus: From EDSA, ride a bus southbound to Baclaran or Ayala (make sure signboard says "Cubao Ibabaw") or take an MRT and go down at Cubao.

Option 2. From outside Metro Manila: Bus. If you are coming from the nearby northern provinces such as Bulacan or as far as Baguio or Laoag, the key destination in Metro Manila is Cubao, so there is no problem reaching this area.

From the south:

Option 1.MRT or Bus:From EDSA, ride a bus northbound to Fairview or Monumento (make sure signboard says "Cubao Ibabaw") or take an MRT and go down at Cubao.

Option 2. From outside Metro Manila: Bus. If you are coming from the nearby southern provinces such as Laguna and Cavite or as far as the Visayas and Mindanao, the key destination in Metro Manila is Cubao, so there is no problem reaching this area.

From Manila (Recto, Quiapo, Sta. Mesa) and Katipunan/Rizal area:

Option 1. Jeep or Bus: One can ride a jeepney that is bound for Cubao; these jeepneys pass through Aurora Boulevard and would not fail to stop at Cubao to pick up passengers from the perpendicular EDSA.

Option 2. Bus:  There are also MALTC buses coming from Montalban, Rizal bound for Baclaran, that passes through Cubao.

Option 3. LRT2 (Purple Line): Take the Purple Line LRT2 trains and get off at Cubao Station.

Option 4. LRT1 (Yellow Line) + LRT2 (Purple Line): If the LRT1 line is near your area, ride the LRT1 going to Doroteo Jose and transfer to the Recto Station of LRT2 via the connecting footbridge.

If you are in the Makati area:

Option 1. Bus: there are buses passing through Ayala Avenue coming from Leveriza/Buendia and Baclaran that are bound for Fairview or Monumento, make sure to ride one that has a signboard "Cubao Ibabaw".

Option 2. Jeep + MRT: You can take a jeepney ride going to any of the following stations: Magallanes, Ayala, Buendia, Guadalupe and then ride an MRT.

Option 3. Bus + MRT: Or you can take the bus bound for Cubao, get off at the Ayala, Buendia, Guadalupe MRT station and board the MRT train until Cubao.

For private vehicles: Cubao is just mostly concentrated along the northbound side of EDSA between P.Tuazon Avenue and Aurora Boulevard. The area is very traffic-heavy during normal days (as this is a very busy area compounded by provincial buses for commuters) and expect bumper-to-bumper heavy traffic during Christmas season on both sides.

Of course, you can ride a taxicab from any area around the metro and just mention "Cubao" or "Araneta Center" and the driver already knows where to go.

Here's a map around the Cubao area via Google Maps:

Other landmarks and structures around Cubao: Victory Transit, Genesis, Philtranco, and Baliwag Bus Terminals, Cubao Elementary School, Stella Maris College, Superstore Arcade, Farmer's Market, Eurotel, Isetann, New Arayat Market, Samson Institute of Technology.

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How To Get To La Mesa Eco Park?

The La Mesa Ecopark in Quezon City is a well-developed sanctuary around the La Mesa Watershed via a joint partnership between MWSS, ABS-CBN, and Quezon City. The public park spans 33 hectares aims to preserve and protect the La Mesa Watershed, not only by generating revenues, but also promoting environmental awareness in saving the environment. Primary focus of the EcoPark is for outdoor recreation and forest experience. Students, families, environmentalist, tourist, fitness buffs flock the park everyday, seeing it as an alternative to the shopping malls in the metropolis.

The La Mesa Ecopark is home to the following attractions:
1. Lopez Picnic Grounds - five hectares of picnic area under and surrounded by a forest of huge tall trees with grilling provisions.
2. Salt Water Swimming Pool - a public pool that utilizes salt granules instead of chlorine giving, not only a close-to-the-sea atmosphere, but also a safer and less toxic filtering process
3. Superferry Boating Lagoon - couples, families, barkadas, and anyone can enjoy a boat ride by paddling in this lagoon
4. Fishing Lagoon
5. Petron Fitness and Mountain Bike Trail - a fitness trail with exercise stations and connects to a mountain bike trail in a forest full of trees
6. Shell Flower Terraces - a dam wall converted into hectares of flower terraces
7. Ecomuseum
8. Butterfly Trail and Hatchery - an educational walking tour through the world of butterflies
9. Pavilions for rent for different private and public functions
10. Overnight camping zone
11. Paintball field - Global Glutz is also in the house!
12. Wall climbing, rappelling, and zipline!

Directions on how to travel and commute to La Mesa EcoPark:
*Key Note to remember: La Mesa EcoPark is located along Commonwealth Avenue. This is your main target road. You can access this via Quezon Avenue or North Avenue.

From the north (CaMaNaVa area):

Option 1. Ride a bus southbound via EDSA with signboards pointing to Baclaran, MIA, Alabang, FTI, or Ayala-Leveriza and get down at Quezon Avenue. From there, ride an FX or jeepney bound for SM Fairview. These are very easy to find as they are plying through Quezon Avenue. Ask the driver to the drop you off Winston St. in East Fairview Subdivision. From there, ride a tricycle going to La Mesa Ecopark.

Option 2.Ride an MRT southbound and get down at Quezon Avenue. From there, ride an FX or jeepney bound for SM Fairview. These are very easy to find as they are plying through Quezon Avenue. Ask the driver to the drop you off Winston St. in East Fairview Subdivision. From there, ride a tricycle going to La Mesa Ecopark.

From the south (i.e., south of Quezon City):

Option 1. Ride a bus northbound via EDSA to Fairview. Ask the conductor to the drop you off Winston St. in East Fairview Subdivision. From there, ride a tricycle going to La Mesa Ecopark.

Option 2. Ride a bus northbound via EDSA with signboards pointing to Monumento and get down at Quezon Avenue. From there, ride an FX or jeepney bound for SM Fairview. These are very easy to find as they are plying through Quezon Avenue. Ask the driver to the drop you off Winston St. in East Fairview Subdivision. From there, ride a tricycle going to La Mesa Ecopark.

Option 3. Ride an MRT northbound and get down at Quezon Avenue. From there, ride an FX or jeepney bound for SM Fairview. These are very easy to find as they are plying through Quezon Avenue. Ask the driver to the drop you off Winston St. in East Fairview Subdivision. From there, ride a tricycle going to La Mesa Ecopark.

Option 4. There is an FX in SM Mall of Asia terminal that is bound for Fairview, you can ride that and ask the driver to drop you off Winston Street that is going to La Mesa Ecopark. From there, ride a tricycle to the park. This route might entail a longer travel time since you are circling Manila first before going to EDSA but the upside is you don't have to transfer vehicles.

If you are coming from the Manila/Pasay area, you can also ride an LRT Line 1 to Doroteo Jose and transfer to the Purple Line via Recto Station and get down at Araneta-Cubao Station. From there, ride an MRT to Quezon Avenue and ride an FX or bus bound for Fairview and asked to be dropped at La Mesa Eco Park (Winston Street).

Around Quezon City, you can ride a jeepney going to any point in QC Circle (for example, PhilCoa) and then ride a bus or FX bound for Fairview. Ask the driver to drop you off Winston St. to get to La Mesa EcoPark.

For private vehicles, La Mesa EcoPark is along Commonwealth Avenue. You can access this road via EDSA passing through Quezon City Circle or via C-5 passing through Katipunan extension (going to Tandang Sora). Once you are in Commonwealth, the main landmarks are the following: if you are Fairview-Bound, you will see Sangkalan and City Oil gas station to your right and Honda showroom, PLDT/Skycable building on your left side. Turn right at Pearl Street, then right to Winston, and then left at Dunhill St.

Of course, you can ride a taxicab from any area in the Metro and ask the driver to bring you to "La Mesa Ecopark" along Commonwealth Avenue.

Here's a route map for La Mesa Ecopark via its website:

View La Mesa Eco Park via Google Maps.
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How To Get To Greenhills Shopping Center?

Greenhills Shopping Center, located in San Juan, is a mid-to-upscale bargain center catering to all social classes who are looking for cheap thrills with stylish branding. With thousand of stores and stalls, one needs more than a day to finish roving around the center. The shopping arcades are usually crowded every Christmas as young and old people troop to Greenhills not only to buy gifts and giveaways but also to witness the lifesize mannequin show, that is the "Christmas on Display" (C.O.D.). Tourists and foreign visitors are also brought here to shop for cheap versions of branded items as well as Filipiniana souvenirs.
 
Greenhills Shopping Center is home to the following attractions:

1. Virra Mall (now known as V-Mall) - a newly redesigned mall with a new outlook (like refraining from selling pirated CDs and DVDs and focus on original materials). This area is more known as a computer store hub with a bunch of retailers and direct seller shops present in the mall.
2. A huge airconditioned Tiangge area connected to V-Mall, Shoppesville, and TheaterMall.
3. Annapolis Carpark Square and Connecticut Carpark - parking area doubling as buildings with restaurants and bars.
4. Shoppesville Arcade - a four-story center that focuses on selling local and imported goods, RTWs, toys, and computers.
5. Theater Mall - Cinema 1 and 2 are here as well as a few botique shops, cellphone, RTWs, and food stalls and restaurants
6. Promenade - just built a few years ago, this area contains Cinemas 3 to 5, restaurants, dessert shops, bookstores, KTVs. Basically, this activity center focuses on the hip and young visitors of Greenhills.
7. The Jewellery - a bridgeway that houses around a dozen jewelry stores.
8. Music Museum and Teatrino - venues for concerts, comedy shows, and big corporate and social gatherings.
9. Bridgeway Shops, The Shops, LifeStyle Center, Beauty Central, McKinley Arcade, and The Strip, Connecticut Lane, G Strip, Greenlanes Arcade, Officenter, Plaza Building, Unimart
10. Club Filipino, the landmark venue for historical events such as former President Cory Aquino's oath-taking.
11. Roman Catholic chapel and a Muslim prayer room can also be found here.
12. A myriad of beauty and wellness centers can also be found in Greenhills.

Mall Hours: 10A-8P from Sundays to Thursdays; 10A-9P on Fridays and Saturdays. Of course, the cinemas and restaurants, as well as establishments around the malls are open until later into the evening. 
Mass Schedules are: 1215pm Mon-Sun, 6pm Thurs, 530pm every 1st Friday, 530pm Sat (anticipated), and 9am, 1230pm, 530pm Sunday mass.

One can also get to Tiendesitas via the free shuttle service (in front of Mercury Drugstore in Connecticut Carpark) every hour from 2pm to 8pm. 
Public Transport Terminals are also available at the main entrance of Greenhills Shopping Center along Ortigas Avenue: Greenhills to Fairview (from 10am to 10pm), Greenhills to Marikina (5pm to 10pm), Greenhills to Pasig (12pm to 10pm), Greenhills to Ortigas Center (10am to 10pm).

Greenhills Shopping Center Map:

Directions on how to travel/commute to Greenhills Shopping Center: 
Remember to take note that Greenhills Shopping Center's main landmark boundary streets (clockwise) are Ortigas Avenue, Club Filipino Avenue, Eisenhower, Annapolis, Missouri, and Connecticut Streets. Nearest MRT 1 stations are Ortigas and Santolan.

From Camanava:
Camanava stands for Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela

Option 1. From Monumento, you can ride a bus passing through EDSA going to going to Ayala, MIA, SM Mall of Asia or Baclaran and get down in Ortigas. From the corner of EDSA and Ortigas, ride a jeepney or bus (G-Liner) bound for San Juan or Quiapo and get down at Greenhills.

Option 2. You can also take a bus up to North Avenue and then ride the MRT and get down at Ortigas Station and walk northbound. From the corner of EDSA and Ortigas, ride a jeepney or bus (G-Liner) bound for San Juan or Quiapo and get down at Greenhills.

Option 3. From Monumento, you can ride a bus passing through EDSA going to Ayala, MIA, SM Mall of Asia or Baclaran and get down at Gate 5 (there's a Caltex Station there). From the corner, ride a jeepney bound for Greenhills.

Option 4. You can also take a bus up to North Avenue and then ride the MRT and get down at Santolan Station and walk southbound to Annapolis Street. From the corner, ride a jeepney bound for Greenhills.

From Quezon City:

Option 1. From EDSA, ride a bus going to going to Ayala, MIA, SM Mall of Asia or Baclaran and get down in Ortigas. From the corner of EDSA and Ortigas, ride a jeepney or bus (G-Liner) bound for San Juan or Quiapo and get down at Greenhills.

Option 2. Ride the MRT and get down at Ortigas Station and walk northbound. From the corner of EDSA and Ortigas, ride a jeepney or bus (G-Liner) bound for San Juan or Quiapo and get down at Greenhills.

Option 3.  From EDSA, ride a bus going to Ayala, MIA, SM Mall of Asia or Baclaran and get down at Gate 5 (there's a Caltex Station there). From the corner, ride a jeepney bound for Greenhills.

Option 4. Ride the MRT and get down at at Santolan Station and walk southbound to Annapolis Street. From the corner, ride a jeepney bound for Greenhills.

From Makati and Pasay:

Option 1. From EDSA, ride a bus going to going to Monumento or Fairview and get down in Ortigas. From the corner of EDSA and Ortigas, ride a jeepney or bus (G-Liner) bound for San Juan or Quiapo and get down at Greenhills.

Option 2. Ride the MRT and get down at Ortigas Station and walk northbound. From the corner of EDSA and Ortigas, ride a jeepney or bus (G-Liner) bound for San Juan or Quiapo and get down at Greenhills.

Option 3. Ride the MRT and get down at at Santolan Station, cross to the other side (Camp Crame) and walk southbound to Annapolis Street. From the corner, ride a jeepney bound for Greenhills.

From Manila (basically those who can access LRT 1 or 2):
via LRT 1:

Option 1. Ride an LRT 1 bound for EDSA-Taft Avenue or jeepney bound for Baclaran (get down at EDSA). From EDSA, ride a bus going to going to Monumento or Fairview and get down in Ortigas. From the corner of EDSA and Ortigas, ride a jeepney or bus (G-Liner) bound for San Juan or Quiapo and get down at Greenhills.

Option 2. Ride an LRT 1 bound for EDSA-Taft Avenue or jeepney bound for Baclaran (get down at EDSA). Transfer to the MRT and get down at Ortigas Station and walk northbound. From the corner of EDSA and Ortigas, ride a jeepney or bus (G-Liner) bound for San Juan or Quiapo and get down at Greenhills.

Option 3. Ride an LRT 1 bound for EDSA-Taft Avenue or jeepney bound for Baclaran (get down at EDSA). Transfer to the MRT and get down at at Santolan Station, cross to the other side (Camp Crame) and walk southbound to Annapolis Street. From the corner, ride a jeepney bound for Greenhills.

via LRT 2:

Option 1. Ride an LRT 2 bound for Araneta-Cubao and get down there. From EDSA, ride a bus going to going to Monumento or Fairview and get down in Ortigas. From the corner of EDSA and Ortigas, ride a jeepney or bus (G-Liner) bound for San Juan or Quiapo and get down at Greenhills.

Option 2. Ride an LRT 2 bound for Araneta-Cubao and get down there. Transfer to the MRT and get down at Ortigas Station and walk northbound. From the corner of EDSA and Ortigas, ride a jeepney or bus (G-Liner) bound for San Juan or Quiapo and get down at Greenhills.

Option 3. Ride an LRT 2 bound for Araneta-Cubao and get down there. Transfer to the MRT and get down at at Santolan Station, cross to the other side (Camp Crame) and walk southbound to Annapolis Street. From the corner, ride a jeepney bound for Greenhills. Or you can get down at Gate 5 (there's a Caltex Station there) and from there ride a jeepney bound for Greenhills

Option 4. Ride an LRT 2 bound for Gilmore Station and get down there. Ride a San Juan bound jeepney. Ask the driver to bring you to the terminal for jeepneys bound for Ortigas/Robinson's Galleria; once there, ride the jeepney and get down at Greenhills Shopping Center.

via bus: From Quiapo, ride a bus (RCGG or G-Liner) bound for Ortigas/Cainta and ask to be dropped off Greenhills.

via jeepney: You can also try riding a Cubao-bound jeepney from Quiapo/Divisoria. Go down at Gilmore and ride a San Juan bound jeepney. Ask the driver to bring you to the terminal for jeepneys bound for Ortigas/Robinson's Galleria; once there, ride the jeepney and get down at Greenhills Shopping Center.

From more southern areas (South of Makati like Paranaque, etc):

Option 1. Ride a bus going to going to Monumento or Fairview and get down in Ortigas. From the corner of EDSA and Ortigas, ride a jeepney or bus (G-Liner) bound for San Juan or Quiapo and get down at Greenhills.

Option 2. Ride a bus going to going to Monumento or Fairview and get down in Magallanes MRT Station. Ride the MRT and get down at Ortigas Station and walk northbound. From the corner of EDSA and Ortigas, ride a jeepney or bus (G-Liner) bound for San Juan or Quiapo and get down at Greenhills.

Option 3. Ride a bus going to going to Monumento or Fairview and get down in Magallanes MRT Station. Ride the MRT and get down at at Santolan Station, cross to the other side (Camp Crame) and walk southbound to Annapolis Street. From the corner, ride a jeepney bound for Greenhills.

From Tiendesitas, free shuttle service are also available from 3pm to 7pm in front of the Delicacies Village. The shuttle leaves every hour.

From Ortigas, from the corner opposite of Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) or Robinson's Galleria, there are jeepneys bound for San Juan or buses bound for Quiapo, ride those buses and get down at Greenhills.

For private vehicles: Greenhills Shopping Arcade is located along Ortigas Avenue. From EDSA southbound, it is accessible either via Ortigas Avenue, Annapolis, or Connecticut streets. The area is already traffic-heavy during normal days (but lighter on weekends) and expect bumper-to-bumper heavy traffic during Christmas season. Parking is ample in this area though when crowded, it is advisable to drop your companions first in the mall and proceed to parking as finding a space is very tedious and time-consuming.

Of course, you can ride a taxicab from any area around the metro and just mention "Greenhills" and the driver already knows where to go. 

Here's a map around Greenhills via Google Maps (click to enlarge):

Restaurants that can be found in Greenhills include Annapolis Carpark Arcade: Chowking Greenhills 1, Greenwich, Halal Southern Deli, Jollibee, KFC, Ranao Halal Food, Red Ribbon, Yoshinoya. Connecticut Carpark: Bangus Republic, Casa Reyes Restaurant, Cheesecake Etc, Don Henrico’s, Goodies N’ Sweets, Italiannis Restaurant, Ling nam, Max’s, Mini Shabu Shabu, Racks, Subway, Yellow Cab. Promenade: Ah Pao Food, Annabel Lee Gourmet; The Finest Cheesecakes, Arya Persian, Beard Papa's, Bizu, Burgoo's, Cafe Via Mare, Cafe Xocolat, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), Cibo, Figaro, Freska Ilonggo Grill, Gerry’s Grill, Grilla Bar & Grill, Hizon’s Cakes and Pastries, Las Paellas Cafe, Little Asia, Mexicali, One Penang, Peri-Peri Chicken, Su Zhou Dimsum, Tender Bob’s, Teriyaki Boy, CBTL, Won Ton Restaurant

Landmarks around Greenhills are La Salle GreenHills, POEA building, Xavier School, Immaculate Concepcion Academy, Wack-Wack Golf and Country Club, Columbia Tower, Santuario de San Jose Parish

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How To Get To The Fort?

Fort Bonifacio, or more commonly known as The Fort, is a fast-rising combined commercial-residential district in Taguig; taking a cue from its name, The Fort was a military district controlled by the Philippine Army for a very long time before it was privatized and handed off to Taguig for administration. To those who frequent The Fort, the place is usually called by other names based on what can be found in the district such as Serendra, High Street, or Bonifacio Global City. The latter would be the more apt term to the developed land that now includes upscale residential condominiums and tall business buildings.

The Fort and Bonifacio Global City are home to the following attractions:
1. Market Market - One of the earliest landmarks in the area, developed by Ayala Land and caters to shoppers of all classes. It also houses the Market! Market Transport Terminal which serves as a hub for jeepneys, buses, and FX cabs with routes leading to destinations around Metro Manila.
2. Serendra - an upscale residential area that features variety of restaurants of different cuisines and grandeur that gives everyone a pleasant ambiance.
3. Bonifacio High Street - where trendy retail outlets as well as bars and restaurants are located.
4. Upscale residential condominiums such as Essensa, Pacific Plaza, Bonifacio Ridge, and Regent Parkway.
5. Commercial buildings such as Net One and Bonifacio Technology Center, as well as HSBC and Deutsche Bank offices.
6. Newly-built St. Luke's Medical Center, which has state-of-the-art equipment and hundreds of hospital rooms and beds.
7. Bars and Restaurants like Encore, Prince of Jaipur, NBC Tent, Pier One, The Fort Square, The Fort Strip, and KarFort
8. Some international schools such as British School Manila, Manila Japanese School, International School Manila, as well as local pioneering schools like STI (Systems Technology Institute).
9. Soon-to-rise would be Taguig Coliseum and Convention Center and the Shangi-La at the Fort.  Next year, there will be SM City Taguig, which is expected to host the fourth IMAX Theater in the country.

10. Manila American Cemetery and Memorial - where graves of American soldiers in WWII were laid to rest. 
11. S&R Shopping Center - to satisfy the craving for All-American goods .
12. Car showrooms - Honda, Hyundai, Ford, Mini, BMW, and soon, Lexus

13. MC Home Depot.
14. [Update]: The Mind Museum at Taguig opens March 16 and this is also your guide to get there. Just mention to the jeepney or Fort Bus driver to drop you off near Mind Museum.

Directions on how to get to The Fort:

From the north of Makati (Quezon City, Mandaluyong, Pasig, CaMaNaVa):

Option 1. From EDSA, ride a bus southbound to Baclaran or Ayala or take an MRT and go down at Ayala and look for the jeepney terminal (under MRT station) and ride those that are bound for Market Market. Note that the jeepney/FX trips here might not be that frequent; the other options have more assurance of frequent trips.

Option 2. From EDSA, ride a bus southbound to Baclaran or Ayala or take an MRT and go down at Ayala, cross EDSA using the MRT bridge and look for the bus terminal of The Fort buses (at the gate of Forbes across Shell Station) bound for Fort Bonifacio. These are air-conditioned buses that go around Fort Bonifacio.

Option 3. From EDSA, ride a bus southbound to Baclaran or Ayala or take an MRT and go down at Guadalupe. There are jeepneys in Guadalupe that are bound for AFP Housing and Fort Bonifacio Gate 3. You can ride either of the two, both of those routes pass by The Fort/Serendra. If your destination is by 3rd/5th Avenue, ride AFP Housing; if it's on the other side of the The Fort/Serendra (meaning along McKinley Parkway), ride Gate 3. In any case, The Fort is a small area and you can just go to buildings by walking.

Option 4. From the C5 area, ride an FX or jeepney going to Kalayaan Avenue and go down at the intersection of Kalayaan and C5. There are jeepneys bound for Market Market from that corner.

From the south (Pasay, Paranaque, Muntinlupa, Las Pinas):

Option 1. From EDSA, ride a bus northbound to Fairview or Monumento or take an MRT and go down at Ayala and look for the jeepney terminal (under MRT station) and
ride those that are bound for Market Market. Note that the jeepney/FX trips here might not be that frequent; the other options have more assurance of frequent trips.

Option 2. From EDSA, ride a bus northbound to Fairview or Monumento or take an MRT and go down at Ayala, cross EDSA using the MRT bridge and look for the bus terminal of TheFort buses (at the gate of Forbes across Shell Station) bound for Fort Bonifacio. These are air-conditioned buses that go around Fort Bonifacio.

Option 3. From EDSA, ride a bus northbound to Fairview or Monumento or take an MRT and go down at Ayala, cross EDSA using the MRT bridge, and look for the jeepney terminal where jeepneys with signboard McKinley-Fort-Bonifacio-Gate 2 that are bound for Market Market are stationed. 

Option 4. From EDSA, ride a bus northbound to Fairview or Monumento or take an MRT and go down at Guadalupe. There are jeepneys in Guadalupe that are bound for AFP Housing and Fort Bonifacio. You can ride either of the two, both of those routes pass by The Fort/Serendra. If your destination is by 3rd/5th Avenue, ride AFP Housing; if it's on the other side of the The Fort/Serendra (meaning along McKinley Parkway), ride Gate 3. In any case, The Fort is a small area and you can just go to buildings by walking.

If you are commuting to The Fort from the Makati area:

Option 1. There are jeepneys in the Ayala terminal (under MRT station) that are bound for Market Market. 

Option 2. There are also jeepneys passing along Pasong Tamo/Mantrade/WalterMart (along Pasay Road) that are bound for FTI. Ride the one that goes to Gate 3. From Gate 3 or end of Pasong Tamo Extension, there are jeepneys bound for Guadalupe, passing by The Fort.

Option 3. There are also jeepneys in Guadalupe that are bound for AFP Housing and Fort Bonifacio. You can ride either of the two, both of those routes pass by The Fort/Serendra. If your destination is by 3rd/5th Avenue, ride AFP Housing; if it's on the other side of the The Fort/Serendra (meaning along McKinley Parkway), ride Gate 3. In any case, The Fort is a small area and you can just go to buildings by walking.

If you are coming from the Manila/Caloocan area or near the LRT stations, the best way is to take the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and go down at the EDSA-Taft Avenue station, use the footbridge that connects the LRT station to the MRT station and then ride an MRT going to Ayala and follow the directions stated above (for taking MRT).

If you are in the Taguig or Paranaque area, ride a jeepney going to Nichols in Taguig, ask to be dropped off the Gate 3 - where the jeepney terminal to The Fort is located. From Gate 3 , there are jeepneys bound for Guadalupe, passing by The Fort.

Going around the Fort Bonifacio area is now easy through the use of CityLink buses and the electric tricycles.

For private vehicles: Fort Bonifacio is just along the southbound side of C5 between Kalayaan Avenue (in Makati) and the C5/Nichols Exit. The area can also be accessed through EDSA northbound using either a) KalayaanAvenue b) McKinley Road going to Forbes by the Ayala corner or c) C5 flyover coming from Buendia. Parking is available on most buildings in The Fort as well as paved open lot parking spaces.
The area is already traffic-heavy during rush hours on normal days (due to the volume of cars going to Makati and SLEX) and expect bumper-to-bumper heavy traffic during Christmas season on both sides.

Of course, you can ride a taxicab from any area around the metro and just mention "The Fort", "Fort Bonifacio", "Serendra", or "High Street" and the driver already knows where to go.

Here's a map around The Fort area via Google Maps:

Interactive Map via Google:



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Here's a map provided by Fort Victoria on Condoforsaleph (click to enlarge): 

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How To Get To McKinley Hill?

McKinley Hill is the newest development project of Megaworld Corporation (developers of Eastwood City), which will include residential areas and commercial complex, specifically for BPOs. It is located in Fort Bonifacio and just adjacent to Bonifacio Global City.

McKinley Hill is home to the following attractions:
1. Business complex that includes One World Square, McKinley Hill Cyberpark, and Commerce and Industry Plaza. 
2. The Venetian Mall where the following can be found: Piazza Grande (a promising concert ground and events venue), Rialto Bridge (where the Grand Canal passes by), St. Mark's Tower,
3. Educational institutions such as Chinese International School Manila and Korean International School Philippines (both found in Upper McKinley Hill), and Enderun Colleges, an international hotel school located at Park Avenue.
4. Residential areas (some already open for occupancy): McKinley Hill Tuscany, McKinley Hill Village, The Venice Luxury Residences, Morgan Executive Suites, Forbeswood Heights, The Bellagio
5. Embassy of United Kingdom and soon, the Korean Embassy
6. McKinley Hill Botanical Garden and Town Center.


Directions on how to get to McKinley Hill:

From the North:

Option 1. From EDSA, ride a bus southbound to Baclaran or Ayala or take an MRT and go down at Ayala and look for the jeepney terminal (under MRT station) and ride those that are bound for Market Market. Get down at the corner of Fifth Avenue and McKinley Road and look for jeepneys bound for FTI Gate 3. This will pass by McKinley Hill.

Option 2. From EDSA, ride a bus southbound to Baclaran or Ayala or take an MRT and go down at Ayala and look for the bus terminal of TheFort buses (at the gate of Forbes across Shell Station) bound for Fort Bonifacio. These are air-conditioned buses that go around Fort Bonifacio. Get down at the corner of Fifth Avenue and McKinley Road and look for jeepneys bound for FTI Gate 3. This will pass by McKinley Hill.

Option 3. From EDSA, ride a bus southbound to Baclaran or Ayala or take an MRT and go down at Guadalupe. There are jeepneys in Gaudalupe that are bound for AFP Housing and Fort Bonifacio. You can ride either of the two, both of those routes pass by McKinley Hill.
Option 4. From the C5 area, ride an FX or jeepney going to Kalayaan Avenue and go down at the intersection of Kalayaan and C5 (this is called "Buting"). There are jeepneys bound for Market Market from that corner. From Market Market, ride the jeepney that is bound for FTI/Gate 3, these jeepneys pass by McKinley Hill.

From the South:

Option 1. From EDSA, ride a bus northbound to Fairview or Monumento or take an MRT and go down at Ayala and look for the jeepney terminal (under MRT station) and ride those with signboard McKinley-Fort-Bonifacio-Gate 2 that are bound for Market Market. Get down at the corner of Fifth Avenue and McKinley Road and look for jeepneys bound for FTI Gate 3. This will pass by McKinley Hill.

Option 2. From EDSA, ride a bus northbound to Fairview or Monumento or take an MRT and go down at Ayala and look for the bus terminal of TheFort buses (at the gate of Forbes across Shell Station) bound for Fort Bonifacio. These are air-conditioned buses that go around Fort Bonifacio. Get down at the corner of Fifth Avenue and McKinley Road and look for jeepneys bound for FTI Gate 3. This will pass by McKinley Hill.

Option 3. From EDSA, ride a bus northbound to Fairview or Monumento or take an MRT and go down at Guadalupe. There are jeepneys in Gaudalupe that are bound for AFP Housing and Fort Bonifacio. You can ride either of the two, both of those routes pass by McKinley Hill.

If you are in the Makati area:

From Ayala MRT Station:
There are jeepneys in the Ayala terminal (under MRT station) that are bound for Market Market. There are also jeepneys plying the Ayala route going to Market Market. Get down at the corner of Fifth Avenue and McKinley Road and look for jeepneys bound for FTI Gate 3. This will pass by McKinley Hill.

From Pasong Tamo/Magallanes MRT Station:
There are also jeepneys passing along Pasong Tamo/Mantrade/WalterMart (along Pasay Road) that are bound for FTI. Ride the one that goes to Gate 3. From Gate 3 or end of Pasong Tamo Extension, there are jeepneys bound for Guadalupe, passing by McKinley Hill.

From Guadalupe-EDSA Station:
There are jeepneys in Gaudalupe that are bound for AFP Housing and Fort Bonifacio. You can ride either of the two, both of those routes pass by McKinley Hill. Ask the driver to be dropped at McKinley Hill or One World Plaza.

If you are in the Taguig or Paranaque area, ride a jeepney going to Nichols in Taguig, ask to be dropped off the Gate 3 - where the jeepney terminal to The Fort is located. From Gate 3 , there are jeepneys bound for Guadalupe, passing by McKinley Hill.

For private vehicles:
 McKinley Hill is just along Lawton Road that connects South Super Highway (via FTI/Nichols/Villamor Airbase exit) and Bonifacio Global City. It is also accessible through C5 via the McKinley Hills gate past the exit of Market Market/The Fort in the southbound lane. The area can also be accessed through EDSA northbound using either a) Kalayaan Avenue b) McKinley Road going to Forbes by the Ayala corner or c) C5 flyover coming from Buendia. It is advisable to just approach via Lawton Road since this road is not too traffic heavy yet compare to C5.

Of course, you can ride a taxicab from any area around the metro and just mention "McKinley Hill" or "Venetial Mall" and the driver already knows where to go.

Here's a map around The Fort area via Megaworld Properties:

View McKinley Hill via Google Maps.
Other landmarks and structures around McKinley Hill: The Fort/Bonifacio Global City, American War Memoria, Lawton Road, C5, Philippine Army Headquarters.
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Jeepney, FX, and Bus Routes in Market! Market! Transport Terminal

Market! Market! is located at Bonifacio Global City. It is one of the earliest structures built in Fort Bonifacio and serves as the main landmark to locate The Fort from C-5. As a prime investment of Ayala for its tried and tested malls portfolio, Market! Market! attracts a lot of daily visitors for its Sunday market-themed retail stores and fruit and flora stalls.

A full-service transport terminal is operated in the parking lot beside Market! Market! to cater, not only to daily mall visitors, but also to the ever hard-working commuters traveling to different parts of Metro Manila. The Market! Market! transport terminal welcomes trips as early as 6am and closes around 11pm.

The following are the available routes from jeepneys, FX, and buses found at the Market! Market! terminal.

Bus Terminal - Destinations:

1. Alabang-Pacita - operates in the evening from 6pm to around 9pm (has a total of 3 trips).
2. East EDSA Bus - end point is Ayala MRT Terminal on EDSA and travels via McKinley Road in Forbes Park.
3. The Fort Bus - goes around Bonifacio Global City.

Jeep Terminal - Destinations:
1. Gate 2/Fort Bonifacio
2. Pateros/Staff House/Kalayaan
3. Guadalupe MRT Station via C-5 and JP Rizal
4. Gate 3/Fort Bonifacio
5. Nascor via San Joaquin
6. Sucat (*unverified)
7. Kalawaan Sur (*unverified)

FX Terminal - Destinations:
1. Pasig
2. Ortigas
3. Bicutan
4. Tipas
5. Rosario

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How To Get To Bonifacio High Street and Serendra?

Bonifacio High Street is a hip commercial and business complex in Fort Bonifacio. A kilometer stretch of shopping and office blocks, this complex with low-rise buildings houses premier restaurants and also serves as a very pleasant park for families, lovers, friends, and even dog lovers. Business offices are located at the second floor of these buildings. Many years ago, the area started as a very upscale location but as years passed, it has become more accessible that people from all walks of life visit the place.

Serendra, or Serendra Piazza, is also an upscale dining and shopping complex in Fort Bonifacio. The Piazza is located on the first two floors of Serendra Condominium and serves as a "bridge" between Market! Market! and Bonifacio High Street.

A lot of foreigners visit this attractive spot in Fort Bonifacio because of the international shopping and al fresco ambiance that these two areas provide. First-time visitors would be amazed at the installation art and elegant sculptures and fountains found in the area. What more can you expect from Ayala Land?

Restaurants and retail shops found in Bonifacio High Street are the following: Club Ascend, Bo's, Coffee, Club, Brother's Burger, Cav Wine, Clawdaddy Crab House and American Grill, Figaro Coffee, Italianni's Restaurant, Kabisera, Kirin Chinese Dining, Krispy Kreme, Magnet Cafe, Agave, Murray's New Orleans Bourbon Street Steaks and Oysters, Pancake House, Seattle's Best Coffee, Starbucks (there's a standalone and another inside Fully Booked), T.G.I. Friday's, Texas Roadhouse Grill, The Coffee Ben & Tea Leaf, The Stock Market, Zing! Juice. Fully Booked, R.O.X., The Spa, Crocs, FlipFlops, Timezone, Honda Service Station and Showroom is also behind the stores, Mizuno, Hobbes and Landes (where Yoh-Gurt is), Nike, Runnr's, Calvin Klein, Charles & Keith, G Force Oakley, Kenneth Cole, Nine West, Philosophy, Rudy Project, and Von Dutch outlets. The Nuffnang office can also be found here.


Restaurants and retail shops found in Serendra: Cupcakes by Sonja's, Miss Desserts, Xocolat, A Different Bookstore, Chelsea, Abe, Duo Steakhouse and Wine Bar, Thai at Silk, Conti's, Murray and D'Vine, Fez, Larry's, Tatami Japanese Restaurant, Zao Bistro, Mamou, Gaudi, Fu, Guava, Hossein's Persian Kebab, Balducci, Brazil Brazil, Cafe Mary Grace, Polu Kai Grill, Mogu, Sentro 1771, Healthy Kitchen, Cacao, ArAma, Culliere, Froyo's, Kape Isla, Mini Shabu-Shabu, Sunrise Buckets, Tea and Therapy, Lulu Belle, Blow Up Babies, Gymboree.

Additions: Mercato Centrale, a weekend haven for food enthusiasts can also be found around the area.

Directions on how to commute/travel to Bonifacio High Street and Serendra:

Remember that Bonifacio High Street and Serendra are just in front of Market Market. So, it's also practical to base your commute to Market Market because it has a jeepney/bus terminal where all public transport vehicles converge. 

If you are from the north of Makati (Quezon City, Pasig, CaMaNaVa, Mandaluyong):

Option 1. From EDSA, ride a bus southbound to Baclaran or Ayala or take an MRT and go down at Ayala and look for the jeepney terminal (in Forbes Gate 2, a few steps from the MRT Station and ride those that are bound for Market Market. These jeepneys will pass by Bonifacio High Street and Serendra.

Option 2. From EDSA, ride a bus southbound to Baclaran or Ayala or take an MRT and go down at Ayala and look for the bus terminal of TheFort buses - East Route (at the gate of Forbes across Shell Station) bound for Fort Bonifacio. These are air-conditioned buses that go around Fort Bonifacio. Ask to be dropped off Bonifacio High Street or Serendra.

Option 3. From EDSA, ride a bus southbound to Baclaran or Ayala or take an MRT and go down at Guadalupe. There are jeepneys in Guadalupe that are bound for AFP Housing and Fort Bonifacio Gate 3. You can ride either of the two, both of those routes pass by The Fort/Serendra. If your destination is by 3rd/5th Avenue, ride AFP Housing; if it's on the other side of the Bonifacio High Street/Serendra (meaning along McKinley Parkway), ride Gate 3. In any case, The Fort is a small area and you can just go to buildings by walking.

Option 4. From the C5 area, ride an FX or jeepney going to Kalayaan Avenue and go down at the intersection of Kalayaan and C5 (called "Buting"). There are jeepneys bound for Market Market from that corner. Market Market! is just in front of Bonifacio and High Street.

If you are from the south (Pasay, Muntinlupa, Paranaque, Las Pinas):

Option 1. From EDSA, ride a bus northbound to Fairview or Monumento or take an MRT and go down at Ayala and look for the jeepney terminal (under MRT station) and ride those with signboard McKinley-Fort-Bonifacio-Gate 2 that are bound for Market Market.

Option 2. From EDSA, ride a bus northbound to Fairview or Monumento or take an MRT and go down at Ayala and look for the bus terminal of TheFort buses-East Route (at the gate of Forbes across Shell Station) bound for Fort Bonifacio. These are air-conditioned buses that go around Fort Bonifacio.

Option 3. From EDSA, ride a bus northbound to Fairview or Monumento or take an MRT and go down at Guadalupe. There are jeepneys in Guadalupe that are bound for AFP Housing and Fort Bonifacio. You can ride either of the two, both of those routes pass by The Fort/Serendra. If your destination is by 3rd/5th Avenue, ride AFP Housing; if it's on the other side of the The Fort/Serendra (meaning along McKinley Parkway), ride Gate 3. In any case, The Fort is a small area and you can just go to buildings by walking.

Option 4. If you are from Taguig or Paranaque, see the options below. 

If you are commuting to The Fort from the Makati area:

Option 1. On the intersection of Ayala and EDSA northbound side, across the Shell Station, there are jeepneys and Fort buses (East Route) bound for Market Market. Ask to be dropped off Bonifacio High Street.

Option 2. There are also jeepneys passing along Pasong Tamo/Mantrade/WalterMart (along Pasay Road) that are bound for FTI. Ride the one that goes to Gate 3. From Gate 3 or end of Pasong Tamo Extension, there are jeepneys bound for Guadalupe, passing by Bonifacio High Street and Serendra.

Option 3. There are also jeepneys in Guadalupe that are bound for AFP Housing and Fort Bonifacio. You can ride either of the two, both of those routes pass by The Fort/Serendra. If your destination is by 3rd/5th Avenue, ride AFP Housing; if it's on the other side of the The Fort/Serendra (meaning along McKinley Parkway), ride Gate 3. In any case, The Fort is a small area and you can just go to buildings by walking.

If you are coming from the Manila, Pasay, and Caloocan area or near the LRT stations, the best way is to take the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and go down at the EDSA-Taft Avenue station, use the footbridge that connects the LRT station to the MRT station and then ride an MRT going to Ayala and follow the directions stated above (for taking MRT).

If you are in the Taguig or Paranaque area, see below:

Option 1. Ride a jeepney going to Nichols in Taguig and asked to be dropped off the Gate 3, where the jeepney terminal to The Fort and Market Market! is located. From Gate 3, there are jeepneys bound for Guadalupe, passing by Bonifacio High Street and Serendra.

Option 2. Ride a Guadalupe-FTI jeepney from FTI and get down at the northbound side of C5 across Market Market! You can already cross C5 via the bridge.

Going around Fort Bonifacio Global City is now easy through the use of CityLink buses and the electric tricycles. Just look for the loading/unloading stations and you can get to your destinations!

For those driving private vehicles: Bonifacio High Street and Serendra are within Fort Bonifacio, surrounded by 11th Ave, 7th Ave, 32nd St, and 26th St. Fort Bonifacio is just along the southbound side of C5 between Kalayaan Avenue (in Makati) and the C5/Nichols Exit.
The area can also be accessed through EDSA northbound using either a) KalayaanAvenue b) McKinley Road going to Forbes by the Ayala corner or c) C5 flyover coming from Buendia. Parking is available on paved open lot parking spaces around Bonifacio High Street and basement of Serendra.

The C5 area is already traffic-heavy during rush hours on normal days (due to the volume of cars going to Makati and SLEX) and expect bumper-to-bumper heavy traffic during Christmas season on both sides. But within Fort Bonifacio, there aren't any traffic jams at all.

Of course, you can ride a taxicab from any area around the metro and just mention "Market Market", "Fort Bonifacio", "Serendra", or "Bonifacio High Street" and the driver already knows where to go.

Here's a map around Bonifacio High Street and Serendra via Google Maps:

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How To Get To Burgos Circle?

If South Makati has Paseo de Magallanes for international cuisine restaurants, Fort Bonifacio has Burgos Circle. Surrounded by residential condominiums in Forbes Town Center, this hip dining complex offers an alternative to the dining experience in Serendra and Bonifacio High Street. More bars and restaurants are expected to spring up in this still-to-be-discovered-by-many location so hurry now and visit Burgos Circle.

Restaurants found in Burgos Circle are: Jozu Kin (Japanese), Mile Hi Diner (American), Rastro (Spanish-Mediterranean), Cafe Juanita (Filipino), Sugarhouse, Cantinetta (Italian), The Good Earth - now known as Henry's Place (Chinese), Just Thai (of course, Thai), Kebab Factory (Indian), Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, UCC, Distillery. (Let us know if there are other restaurants in the area that Metro Manila Directions missed to include)

Directions on how to commute/travel to Burgos Circle:

Remember that Burgos Circle is along 2nd Avenue in Fort Bonifacio. Nearest MRT Station is Ayala. 

If you are from the north of Makati (Quezon City, Pasig, CaMaNaVa, Mandaluyong):

Option 1. From EDSA, ride a bus southbound to Baclaran or Ayala or take an MRT and go down at Ayala and look for the bus terminal of TheFort buses - West Route (at the gate of Forbes across Shell Station) bound for Fort Bonifacio. These are air-conditioned buses that go around Fort Bonifacio. Ask to be dropped off near Burgos Circle.

Option 2. From EDSA, ride a bus southbound to Baclaran or Ayala or take an MRT and go down at Guadalupe. Ride a Guadalupe-AFP Housing or Guadalupe-Gate 3 jeepney. This will not pass by Burgos Circle but can bring you to walkable distance - ask the driver to drop you off near Burgos Circle.

Option 3. From EDSA, ride a bus southbound to Baclaran or Ayala or take an MRT and go down at Ayala and look for the jeepney terminal (in Forbes Gate 2, a few steps from the MRT Station and ride those that are bound for Market Market. You are already in a walkable distance from Burgos Circle but we advise that you ride an electric tricycle (see photo below).

Option 4. From the C5 area, ride an FX or jeepney going to Kalayaan Avenue and go down at the intersection of Kalayaan and C5 (called "Buting"). There are jeepneys bound for Market Market from that corner. Look for the E3 terminal that can bring you to Burgos Circle. The E3s are the colorful tricycle-like vehicles going around Fort Bonifacio (see photo below)

If you are commuting to The Fort from the Makati area:

Option 1. On the intersection of Ayala and EDSA northbound side, across the Shell Station, there are jeepneys and Fort Buses - West Route bound for Market Market. Ask to be dropped off Burgos Circle.

Option 2. There are also jeepneys passing along Pasong Tamo/Mantrade/WalterMart (along Pasay Road) that are bound for FTI. Ride the one that goes to Gate 3. From Gate 3 or end of Pasong Tamo Extension, there are jeepneys bound for Guadalupe. Ride a Guadalupe-AFP Housing jeepney. This will not pass by Burgos Circle but can bring you to walkable distance - ask the driver to drop you off near Burgos Circle.

Option 3. There are also jeepneys in Guadalupe that are bound for AFP Housing and Fort Bonifacio. Ride a Guadalupe-AFP Housing jeepney. This will not pass by Burgos Circle but can bring you to walkable distance - ask the driver to drop you off near Burgos Circle.

If you are coming from the Manila, Pasay, and Caloocan area or near the LRT stations, the best way is to take the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and go down at the EDSA-Taft Avenue station, use the footbridge that connects the LRT station to the MRT station and then ride an MRT going to Ayala and follow the directions stated above (for taking MRT).

If you are from the south (Pasay, Muntinlupa, Paranaque, Las Pinas):

Option 1. From EDSA, ride a bus northbound to Fairview or Monumento or take an MRT and go down at Ayala and look for the bus terminal of TheFort buses - West Route (at the gate of Forbes across Shell Station) bound for Fort Bonifacio. These are air-conditioned buses that go around Fort Bonifacio. Ask to be dropped off near Burgos Circle.

Option 2. From EDSA, ride a bus northbound to Fairview or Monumento or take an MRT and go down at Guadalupe. Ride a Guadalupe-AFP Housing jeepney. This will not pass by Burgos Circle but can bring you to walkable distance - ask the driver to drop you off near Burgos Circle.

Option 3. From EDSA, ride a bus northbound to Fairview or Monumento or take an MRT and go down at Ayala and look for the jeepney terminal (in Forbes Gate 2, a few steps from the MRT Station and ride those that are bound for Market Market. Get down at 5th Avenue and ride jeep with route Guadalupe-AFP Housing that is bound for Guadalupe. This will not pass by Burgos Circle but can bring you to walkable distance - ask the driver to drop you off near Burgos Circle. 

Option 4. If you are from Taguig or Paranaque, see the options below. 

If you are in the Taguig or Paranaque area, see below:

Option 1. Ride a jeepney going to Nichols in Taguig and asked to be dropped off the Gate 3, where the jeepney terminal to The Fort and Market Market! is located. From Gate 3, there are jeepneys bound for Guadalupe. Ride a Guadalupe-AFP Housing jeepney. This will not pass by Burgos Circle but can bring you to walkable distance - ask the driver to drop you off near Burgos Circle.

Option 2. Ride a Guadalupe-FTI jeepney from FTI and get down at the northbound side of C5 across Market Market! You can already cross C5 via the bridge. Look for the E3 terminal that can bring you to Burgos Circle. The E3s are the colorful tricycle-like vehicles going around Fort Bonifacio.

Going around Fort Bonifacio Global City is now easy  through the use of CityLink buses and the electric tricycles. Just look for the loading/unloading stations and you can get to your destinations!

For those driving private vehicles: Burgos Circle is inside Fort Bonifacio and bounded by 32nd St and 5th Avenue. From 32nd Avenue, enter via 2nd Avenue (street before Shell Station) and go forward until you reach Burgos Circle. From 5th Avenue, make a turn to 26th St (corner is Hyundai/Mini Showroom opposite of Encore) and go straight until the end of 26th and then turn to Forbestown Road and then go straight until you reach Burgos Circle. Parking is available around the Circle or basement of Forbes Town Center.

Fort Bonifacio is just along the southbound side of C5 between Kalayaan Avenue (in Makati) and the C5/Nichols Exit. The area can also be accessed through EDSA northbound using either a) KalayaanAvenue b) McKinley Road going to Forbes by the Ayala corner or c) C5 flyover coming from Buendia. The C5 area is already traffic-heavy during rush hours on normal days (due to the volume of cars going to Makati and SLEX) and expect bumper-to-bumper heavy traffic during Christmas season on both sides. But within Fort Bonifacio, there aren't any traffic jams at all.

Of course, you can ride a taxicab from any area around the metro and just mention "Burgos Circle" or  "Fort Bonifacio" and the driver already knows where to go.

Here's a map around Burgos Circle via Google Maps:

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