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Arroceros Forest Park
Called Manila's last lung, this 2.2-hectare patch of secondary forest sits on the south bank of the Pasig. It holds dozens of tree varieties, thousands of ornamental plants and a small population of resident birds. In 2025 its riverside edge was tied into the Pasig River Esplanade, so you can fold it into a longer walk.
Why go
- ·The only real urban forest in the city centre, genuinely cool and quiet under the canopy
- ·Birdlife and old trees a few minutes from the chaos of downtown Manila
- ·Now linked to the Pasig River Esplanade for a longer green walk
Good to know
- Best time
- Morning, when it is coolest and the birds are active
- Good for
- Quiet walks, birdwatching, a breather from the city
- Reservations
- None; sign the guest book at the entrance
- Noise
- Quiet and shaded inside the forest
The facts
- Address
- Antonio Villegas Street, Ermita, Manila
- Hours
- Daily, roughly 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (hours can vary; sign in at the gate)
- Price
- Free
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