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Famous Markets & Bazaars in Manila

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Manila's markets are a sensory explosion of colors, sounds, and flavors. Divisoria Market is the undisputed king of bargain shopping, offering everything from textiles to toys at rock-bottom prices. The Quiapo Market sprawls around Quiapo Church with stalls selling everything from religious items to herbal remedies. Legazpi Sunday Market and Salcedo Saturday Market in Makati offer gourmet food and artisanal goods. Experience the authentic pulse of Manila at these iconic marketplaces.

Cartimar Shopping Center
#1 of Top 7

Cartimar Shopping Center

Cartimar Shopping Center is a well-known commercial complex in Pasay City famous for its pet shops and affordable merchandise. The pet section offers dogs, cats, birds, fish, and pet supplies. Other sections feature clot...

Opening Hours

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM daily

Entry Fee

Free entry

Type

Market

Best Time to Visit

Morning

How to Reach

Take LRT-1 to Libertad Station. Cartimar is a short walk along Cartimar Avenue in Pasay City.

Nearby Metro Station

Libertad

LRT-10.9 km

Pet shopping
Bargain hunting
Electronics
Clothing
Quiapo Market
#2 of Top 7

Quiapo Market

One of the largest and most vibrant open-air markets in Manila surrounding Quiapo Church. Vendors sell fresh produce, herbal medicines, religious items, electronics, clothing, and traditional goods. Hidalgo Street is fam...

Opening Hours

6:00 AM - 8:00 PM daily

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Market

Best Time to Visit

Morning

How to Reach

Take LRT-1 to Carriedo Station. 3-minute walk, surrounds Quiapo Church.

Nearby Metro Station

Carriedo

LRT-194 m

Shopping
Street food
Photography
Cultural immersion
Baclaran Market
#3 of Top 7

Baclaran Market

Massive street market around Baclaran Church and LRT-1 Baclaran Station. Peaks every Wednesday coinciding with novena. Vendors sell clothing, shoes, bags, accessories, household items, electronics, and food at rock-botto...

Opening Hours

6:00 AM - 9:00 PM (biggest Wednesdays)

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Market

Best Time to Visit

Wednesday mornings

How to Reach

Take LRT-1 to Baclaran Station, southern terminus. Market surrounds the station.

Nearby Metro Station

Baclaran

LRT-10.5 km

Bargain shopping
Street food
Divisoria Market
#4 of Top 7

Divisoria Market

Manila's legendary wholesale market district near Binondo Chinatown. The Philippines' largest and cheapest shopping destination. Includes Divisoria Mall, 168 Mall, Tutuban Center, and countless stalls. Famous for ridicul...

Opening Hours

5:00 AM - 7:00 PM daily

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Market

Best Time to Visit

Early morning on weekdays

How to Reach

Take LRT-1 to Carriedo then jeepney to Divisoria. Or LRT-2 to Recto then jeepney.

Nearby Metro Station

Carriedo

LRT-11.6 km

Wholesale shopping
Bargain hunting
Street food
Fabric shopping
Balintawak Market
#5 of Top 7

Balintawak Market

One of Metro Manila's largest wet markets specializing in fresh produce, meats, seafood at wholesale prices. Operates from pre-dawn hours as primary source of fresh goods for restaurants and caterers. Known for incredibl...

Opening Hours

3:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Market

Best Time to Visit

Pre-dawn (3-6 AM)

How to Reach

Take LRT-1 to Balintawak Station. Near the Balintawak Cloverleaf interchange.

Nearby Metro Station

Balintawak

LRT-11.1 km

Fresh produce shopping
Wholesale buying
Street food
Blumentritt Market
#6 of Top 7

Blumentritt Market

A traditional wet market near LRT-1 Blumentritt Station. Named after Austrian ethnographer Ferdinand Blumentritt, a friend of Jose Rizal. Serves the local community with fresh produce, meats, fish, and daily necessities ...

Opening Hours

5:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Market

Best Time to Visit

Morning

How to Reach

Take LRT-1 to Blumentritt Station. Right near the station along Blumentritt Road.

Nearby Metro Station

Blumentritt

LRT-10.2 km

Fresh produce shopping
Street food
Local experience
Gilmore IT Center
#7 of Top 7

Gilmore IT Center

Metro Manila's premier destination for computers, laptops, PC components, gaming peripherals, and technology products. Features PC Express, PCHub, Octagon, and independent vendors. Known as the Philippines' Silicon Alley...

Opening Hours

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM daily

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Market

Best Time to Visit

Weekdays

How to Reach

Take LRT-2 to Gilmore Station. IT shops along Gilmore Avenue from the station.

Nearby Metro Station

Betty Go-Belmonte

LRT-21.2 km

Computer shopping
Electronics
Gadgets
IT services

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