Makati Culture
Makati is a cosmopolitan city with a lot of activity. You will see people from various countries here because it is an important place in South East Asia. People can enter here freely, spend holidays and shop to their hearts content. In fact, these are two of the major reasons that you will find people from different cultures here.
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Weather in Makati
The temperature in Makati is almost always above 20 degrees Celsius Te months of March April and May are the warmest, with the temperatures being at a minimum of 24-25 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 30-34 degrees.
The temperature tapers off from June onwards till February. The months of January till April have rainfall that falls between 150 mm to 250 mm. From March onwards, precipitation increases gradually. In March the rainfall is around 500mm, with it smoothly increasing each month till it peaks in August with around 1000mm of rain. September has a little less rain than October and after that November and December have less than 800 mm of rain.
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Shopping in Makati
Shopping can be done easily near your hotel area. This is because most hotels are situated in the business areas. Hotels that are located within the business and shopping areas include the Fraser Place Serviced Residences that is located at Forbes Tower, Valero Street. Also, Hotel Intercontinental Manila that is located on the busy No. 1 Ayala Ave is a great place. The New World Renaissance Hotel on Makati Ave. is also in the vicinity of shopping centers.
What to Wear in Makati:
Since it is a very damp climate in Makati, it is best for you to wear something light. The temperatures are high as well, which make it difficult to wear anything. During the peak rainy months you are advised to carry an umbrella as it is liable to rain at any time.
Travel Around Makati
Since Makati is a place that has many places that speak of its past, it is worth going to places that reveal is rich history. Some of the places that you could visit are also ones that speak of the creativity of the people here. The art galleries have brilliant collections and so the museums. Few of the places that you should visit include:
Museo ng Makati
Thomas Jefferson Cultural Center
Makati Park and Garden
Alliance Francaise Art Gallery
Philippine Army Museum
Health Services in Makati
Being a developed city that caters to many visitors, the healthcare provisions are of standard in Makati. There are many medical facilities here that cater to the locals as well as visitors. An example of this is the Baxter Healthcare Philippines Inc. which is a well-equipped facility.
Makati Nightlife
Much of the nightlife takes place in spots located on P. Burgos Street, Makati Avenue and its intersecting places. Some of the interesting places to for night entertainment include:
Foxy's Go Go Bananas, Bar Bandido, The Jungle Room, Mogambos, Bottoms, Papillon, Dimples, Ivory, Cuddles Fire and Rain and the Hard Rock Café. Women are not restricted from going to these places, which are mainly male entertainment. However, it is probably best for them to entertain themselves at the higher end discos and bars in hotels.
Dining Out in Makati
Some of the dining spots that are well known include the following:
- The Yumyum Tree
- Baja Beach Club Bar and Restaurant
- Baywatch, Infanta, Quezon
- Blue Wave Inn
- Bon Appétit Patsserie and Café
In addition these two, we would recommend:
- Bykes Café located at La Fuerza Building, 2241 Chino Roces Ave (Pasong Tamo)
- California Dreamin', Wilson Street, Greenhills.
Makati Business
There is plenty of trade in Makati. There are many people involved in the tourist industry, and therefore, much of the business is related to it. The food business as well is significantly tied to tourism, and this means that there is a lot of business in this regard too.
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