Affordable Prices and Everything You Could Possibly Want to Buy – Take Your Bargaining Skills to These Markets in Manila, Philippines
While the Philippines is better known for its beautiful beaches and
tropical climate, if you’re spending time in the city you’ll likely want to do
a little shopping. Manila, the capital of the Philippines
is a bustling city on the island of Luzon and has plenty to keep the avid
shopper occupied.
A day out sightseeing will let you experience a mix of the old world,
clashing with the new world. Spanish Colonial architecture sometimes sits right
next to towering skyscrapers. Peruse the charming, walled old town, eat
delicious food in Chinatown, discover emerging hipster hangouts and get lost in
the various malls and markets.
Divisoria
Divisoria has become known as the mother of all markets in Manila. Super
hectic, it’s the place to go if you don’t mind crowds and you want to test out
your bargaining skills. You most probably find the best price on literally
anything in Manila here. Haggle your little heart out for things like; clothes,
school supplies, home essentials and a range of other trinkets.
Quiapo Market
Known as one of the biggest markets in the entire country, you’ll find a
range of items here from expensive bargain price to dirt cheap. Situated right
behind the Quiapo church, this market is home to items like; fancy but
affordable clothes, electronics, accessories, fruits and food and pirated CDs
and DVDs. You might even find a few fortune tellers and miracle herb sellers
thrown into the mix!
Escolta Street Flea Market
If you’re into vintage and unusual artistic finds, the Escolta Flea
Market on a Saturday is the place to go. Set up in the First United’s buildings
garage you’ll find a mix of art galleries, thrift shops, black market sellers
and a sort of garage sale all thrown together. Have a rummage and you could
find trinkets from pre war Manila, clothes, art and one off creative souvenirs.
Cartimar Market
Having been established since 1957, Cartimar Market is the place to go
for; designer jeans, books, chocolates, perfumes, trainers, surplus stocks of
genuine brands and even pets! A mix of indoor and outdoor stalls and shops,
this market has a more boutique feel to it.
Dana Flower Market
Home to over 50 stalls selling fresh flowers from all over the country,
a walk through this market will be a feast for the senses. Flowers are brought
in from places in the Philippines like; Baguio, Davao, Tagaytay and you’ll even
find flowers imported from other countries like Holland, China and Ecuador.
Buying flowers here will be at least 50% cheaper than any other mall or market
in the city.
Best of the rest/other markets not to miss: Quinta Market and Fishport, Baclaran Market and Greenhill’s Shopping Center (indoor flea market).
Best of the rest/other markets not to miss: Quinta Market and Fishport, Baclaran Market and Greenhill’s Shopping Center (indoor flea market).
