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If you don’t arrive in Marikina with a shoe fetish, you’re sure to leave with one, because it’s all about the footwear here in the “Shoe Capital of the Philippines”. Marikina was once a rural backwater town, but today it’s one of 16 cities that make up Metro Manila, and it’s known for luxury shopping, upscale housing enclaves and yes, the shoe manufacturing industry. It’s also the primary gateway to Rizal Province and Quezon Province, making a hotel in Marikina a great home base to explore the area outside Manila.

Things to Do in Marikina

All right, traveller, it’s time to go shoe crazy! You may not technically be required to take a selfie in front of the world’s largest pair of shoes, but come on, how can you pass up that golden Instagram opportunity #shoesshoesshoes? You’ll find these giant kicks (measuring 5.29 metres long and 2.37 metres high) at the Riverbanks Mall. Hmmm, since you’re already there, might it be time to add to your normal-sized shoe collection at home? The Riverbanks Mall is located in the Riverbanks Centre, the largest shopping, entertainment and dining complex in the city.

Can’t afford any more shoes for yourself? Then spend your time gazing at other people’s footwear. The city’s famous Shoe Museum includes a pair of shoes from every president of the Philippines and a pair from its famous first lady, Imelda Marcos.

When it’s time to put your new shoes to the test, sunscreen up in your Marikina hotel and then head to the beautiful Marikina River Park, where you can jog, bike or simply meander down the peaceful tree-lined walkways.

Getting to and around Marikina

Fly into the international terminal of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), then take a taxi to hotels in Marikina. Make some new friends by hopping aboard one of the city’s colourful jeepneys.

Even if you find yourself booking your Marikina packages right before your annual leave kicks off, you don’t have to pay top dollar. You can find great deals on Marikina hotels or Manila accommodation anywhere in the huge metro city. Start looking today and boost your shoe buying budget!