Parking Areas & Driving Directions To Quezon Memorial Circle

In this guide, you will learn different driving routes from various locations to one of our national parks situated in Quezon City where the remains of our former President Manuel L Quezon had been put to rest inside a mausoleum of the 66-meter tall monument eponym for the first President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines.

Parking Areas

Quezon Memorial Circle 

Parking fee for medium vehicle is Php 15 flat rate. Because Quezon Memorial Circle is so massive, measuring up to 80 hectares, it is important that you know where to park your vehicle in relation to your immediate destination inside the complex so that you get there on time. That's why I have done all the work to give you the information on Parking Areas. For example, if you're headed to QMC Restaurants, Mabini Hall or the Basketball Court, you must use the entrance opposite East Ave. Pay the parking fee. park your car and walk a little bit to your destination. Peoples Hall, on the other hand is located near to the next entrance which is opposite Commonwealth Ave. Now these pieces of information are good only if you're in a hurry and you are in an appointment. You see, QMC is not only for recreation. There are some places here which are good for business meeting, especially in QMC Restaurants. So, if it's your first time to get there by car and you have an appointment, these guides will definitely help you. Another thing, if your destination is at Quezon City Hall, this is the best parking because it's hard to park at Quezon City Hall ground. I've had experienced it before and it's really inconvenient for me looking for available parking slot there. In QMC, you just use the Quezon City Hall pedestrian underpass and you're at the City Hall in a breeze.

Now if you're in an excursion with your family or friends, you might prefer to park anywhere allowed, stroll around, enjoy the trip, then back to your vehicle when you get tired and want to go home. Right?

Well, there's a way you can get the most out of your QMC trip without exhausting yourselves and getting droopy quickly. You see, QMC has a lot of attractions to offer and you can move your vehicle from one spot to another so that you don't need to walk far to your next area of interest.

Let's say your family is enjoying it now at Circle of Joy with your car parked near its entrance and there are lots of kids with you. Although, Pedal & Paddle is just opposite Circle of Joy and Zipline is adjacent, a big ride attraction called Circle of Fun is conveniently located along the one way Path Parking that goes around the strategic locations within QMC. You can move your car to the frontage of Circle of Fun, buy tickets and enjoy all the rides. Later on, move your car again to another slot near to other attractions such as Tropical Garden, Fanomart Organic Market if it's open or the Fountain, QMC Stage and the QMC Shrine itself. The one way vehicular pathway with parking slots on the left side runs through the woodlands of Quezon Memorial Circle and crosses between the Fountain and the Shrine. It passes by the back of QMC Restaurants and Mabini Hall and then passes through Food Stalls and the Picnic Areas where you can park your vehicle side by side with a concrete picnic table. Below are the major spots inside Quezon Memorial Circle, followed by a map with clickable red pins that reveal the attractions when clicked.

Circle of Joy
Circle of Fun
Pedal & Paddle
QMC Zip-Line
QMC Restaurants
Basketball Court
Picnic Area 1
Picnic Area 2
Tropical Garden
Fountain
QMC Monument (Shrine)
QMC Bicycles
Peoples Hall
Mabini Hall
Fern Garden
Food Stalls
QMC Stage aka Grandstand
Fanomart Organic Market


Shown in the map, aside from red pins are blue shades, parking signs and red directional arrows. Blue shades are areas where parking slots are abundant and so parking signs are embedded in the map. Arrow signs represent the flow of traffic both inside the Parking Lots and the roads outside the parking lots. The road that goes around the center of QMC is the vehicular pathway with parking slots on the left side. The only road that has no parking is the two-way that connects the first large parking lot and the road that encircles QMC center.

How To Get To Quezon Memorial Circle By Car From:

Route #1: Norther Luzon provinces, e.g., Pampanga, Bulacan, Subic, Clark, SCTEX, etc.

Take NLEX and use Mindanao Exit. Stay to the middle of Mindanao Ave and drive all the way to North Ave. Turn left on North Ave and turn right where it ends, Elliptical road. Change lane to the left and use your preferred entrance.

Route #2: Southern Luzon provinces, e.g., Laguna, Batangas, Quezon, etc as well as from Alabang, Sucat, Festival Mall, Metropolis Starmall, etc via SLEX.

Take SLEX aka Osmena Highway and then choose from three options: EDSA, C-5 and Taft Ave. Via EDSA: Drive all the way to East Ave. Details: Keep driving under road signs that read Monumento from Magallanes up to Aurora Blvd Underpass in Cubao. You must pass through Ayala Tunnel, Shaw Blvd Underpass, Ortigas Flyover, Santolan Flyover and then Aurora Blvd Underpass. Next to Aurora Blvd Underpass is EDSA-Kamuning Flyover. Don't take the flyover. Drive to the rightmost lane of EDSA, cross Kamias Road ang turn right onto East Ave. Drive all the way to its end and turn right (Elliptical Road). Change lane to the left and take the entrance opposite Commonwealth Ave or drive further past this entrance, make one complete circle and take the entrance opposite East Ave. Read the next routes for C-5 and Taft Ave.

Route #3: Via C-5 from Bonifacio Global City, Tiendesitas, Pasig, Taguig, Ugong, Ortigas and other areas nearby.

Take northbound lane of C-5 and drive under road signs that read NLEX then turn left on Commonwealth Ave. Details: You must pass through Ortigas Flyover and after passing by Eastwood City, you must pass through C5/Boni Serrano-Katipunan Ave Interchange followed immediately by a tunnel. Then you will take the Aurora Blvd-C5/Katipunan Flyover. You will be passing by Manila Water Company and MWSS, to your right, and the road becomes part of Tandang Sora Ave. Turn left on Commonwealth Ave, the widest road of Metro Manila. A flyover is located there (Tandang Sora-Commonwealth Flyover). Commonwealth Ave ends in Elliptical Road which encircles QMC. Make left. Change lane to the leftmost until you get to the entrance. Take either East Ave or Commonwealth Ave entrance (you would have completely encircled the QMC before entering via the entrance opposite Commonwealth Ave.

Route #4: Via Taft Ave from SLEX/Skyway, La Salle Taft, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Harrison Plaza, etc.

Turn left from SLEX to Quirino Ave where SLEX ends. Turn right onto Taft Ave. Drive under LRT-1 elevated track. You will pass through between Manila City Hall and SM City Manila. Road ends in the uphill ramp of Quezon Bridge. Make right. Next to Quezon Bridge is Quezon Blvd Underpass. Down the underpass, turn right onto the Lerma Underpass and take Espana Blvd. Drive past UST (to your left) and cross Lacson Ave. Road name becomes Quezon Ave after Welcome or Mabuhay Rotunda. Drive under road signs that read QMC until the road ends in Elliptical Road that encircles QMC. You will pass through Araneta Ave-Quezon Ave Underpass and EDSA-Quezon Ave Tunnel. Turn right onto Elliptical Road and immediately change lane to the leftmost. First entrance you get to see is the one opposite East Ave, followed by the one opposite Commonwealth Ave.

Route #5: Via Roxas Blvd from Cavitex, Cavite, Coastal Mall, SM Mall of Asia, World Trade Center, Macapagal Blvd, Baclaran, Heritage Hotel, Aseana City, etc.

You just drive from Cavitex or Coastal Road along the whole stretch of Roxas Blvd, the road the continues Cavitex, until you get to TM Kalaw, the road before Rizal Park and next to UN Ave. Turn right onto TM Kalaw and drive all the way to Taft Ave. Make left. From SM MOA, Macapagal Blvd and World Trade Center, take CCP then Roxas Blvd, turn right onto Kalaw and left on Taft Ave. Drive under the elevated track of LRT-1 and followed the rest of direction given on Route #4.

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Amoranto Sports Complex Driving Directions

In our post entitled How To Commute To Amoranto Stadium And Amoranto Theater, commuters learn how to go to Amoranto Sports Complex from different parts of Metro Manila by public transportation i.e., jeepney routes, bus routes and MRT LRT.

This guide now will give motorists the driving directions to take in going to the sport and concert venue destination.

Location

Amoranto Sports Complex is located to the southern part of Barangay Paligsahan, Quezon City which is just across a street from Roxas District. It is bordered to the north by Don Alejandro Roces Ave most popularly known as Roces, to the south by Scout Chuatoco, to the west by SAA St, and to the east by Scout Reyes. Below this post are three maps. A location map that familiarizes you with access roads from different locations. A map for Parking Area entrances which, upon clicking the P icon on the map, points to you what a particular Parking Area is for - Stadium, Theater or Swimming Pool. And then I created a special map for one Access Road to avoid the confusion it presents especially to first timers in taking that route. Please use the maps in conjunction of directions given here.

Parking Areas

There are available parking areas in each location inside Amoranto Sports Complex as follow:

Swimming Pool: Gate 5 - along Roces Ave and next to Gate 1.

Stadium, Basketball Court and other main facilities: Gate 1 - main gate and the first from Quezon Ave.

Theater: Gate 4 - along Scout Chuatoco near corner of Scout Reyes.

For each gate's location, please refer to the map below this post. You can also park your car along Roces Ave, just outside the sports complex.

Access Roads

Access Road One: Roces Ave eastbound - from the corner of Quezon Ave and Roces. Sogo Hotel, a prominent landmark, stands at the corner of Quezon Ave and Roces Ave. Drive along Roces until you get to the first Gate which is for Stadium and where playing courts of different sports such as basketball are located. If your destination is the Swimming Pool, then drive past Gate 1 until you see the second gate which is actually Gate 5. That's the entrance parking area for Swimming Pool goers. If your destination is Amoranto Theater, then drive past Gate 5, turn right onto Scout Reyes, then right again onto Scout Chuatoco. There you will see the Parking Entrance for Amoranto Theater.

Access Road Two: Roces Ave westbound - from the corner of Tomas Morato and Roces. Drive past Scout Tuason, Scout Tobias and Scout Santiago. Next to Santiago is Scout Reyes. Turn left on Scout Reyes then right onto Scout Chuatoco if you're going to Amoranto Theater. If your destination is either the Swimming Pool or Amoranto Stadium, cross Scout Reyes and make a U-Turn for Gate 1 or Gate 5 of Amoranto Sports Complex. See Parking Map below this post.

Access Road Three: Scout Chuatoco eastbound - from the corner of Quezon Ave and Scout Chuatoco. Pegasus Club is located at the corner of Quezon Ave and Scout Chuatoco. Just drive along this road from Quezon Ave until you see Amoranto Sports Complex to your left. First Gate is Gate 2 and it's the Exit for those who park via Gate 1. Gate 4 which is for Amoranto Theater is the last before the intersection of Scout Reyes. If you're going to the Stadium or Swimming Pool, turn left on Scout Reyes then left again on Roces Ave and make a U-Turn. Please see one of the three maps below this post.

Access Road Four: Eymard Drive - from E. Rodriguez Ave take this road if you're coming from Broadway Ave, the road from Braodway Centrum or Dona M. Hemady St. Turn left on E. Rodriguez from Dona Hemady. Drive past Gilmore and turn right onto Eymard Drive, the next road to the right. Drive all the way to the other end of Eymard which bends to the left. Make right and drive all the way of the sloping road that suddenly goes uphill upon approach to the bridge that runs to the right. Take the bridge and turn left on Scout Reyes, the first main road. Turn left on Scout Chuatoco for Amoranto Theater or cross Scout Chuatoco and turn left on Roces Ave for parking areas of Stadium and Swimming Pool. See map below this post.

Access Road Five: Sta Ignacia St - If you're traversing E. Rodriguez Sr Ave from Welcome Rotunda or from Araneta Ave, turn left on this road which is between St Lukes Medical Center and St Joseph College. Turn right onto the first street perpendicular to the right (16th) and then left on the other end. Drive all the way to the other end of the sloping road that goes uphill upon approach to a bridge that appears to the right. All vehicles turn right onto the bridge. Take the bridge and turn left on the first road to the left which is Scout Reyes. Head towards the Gate of your destination. Refer to last sentence of Access Road Four.

Access Road Six: Scout Reyes - the road to take from EDSA and Quezon Ave intersection via Panay Ave. This route is explained in actual route below. Just remember once you reached Roces Ave while taking Scout Reyes, you will have two options. First, cross Roces Ave if your destination is Amoranto Theater. Turn right onto Scout Chuatoco and you will see the parking entrance for Amoranto Theater. Second, turn right onto Roces Ave if your destination is either Amoranto Stadium and Basketball Court as well as other sports facilities or the entrance of parking for those going to the Swimming Pool area. Make a U-Turn to park inside Gate-1 (Stadium) or Gate-5 (Swimming Pool). Now, to know how to get to Amoranto Stadium by car, read the next subtopic.

How To Drive To Amoranto Sports Complex From Different Parts Of Metro Manila

Route #1

From northern Metro Manila via EDSA's southbound lane. This is simple route from Monumento, Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela and other locations of CAMANAVA and also for those coming from Bulacan, Olongapo, Pampanga, Subic, Clark and other provinces of Northern Luzon.

Depending on your location, either take NLEX from SCTEX or EDSA's northern end. Taking NLEX, drive all the way to EDSA and take the lane going to EDSA via EDSA-Balintawak Cloverleaf. Once in EDSA, drive to the middle of the southbound lane. From Monumento area, take EDSA southbound lane all the way past Balintawak.

Now in EDSA drive past MRT Roosevelt, SM North EDSA, MRT North Station and then avoid getting to Quezon Ave EDSA Flyover by driving to the right of EDSA making sure not taking the yellow lane which is for public buses. Cross Quezon Ave and turn right onto Panay Ave, the road between McDonald's and KFC. Drive all the way and after crossing minor intersections, cross main intersecion of Timog Ave and then turn left on first road after Timog which is Scout Reyes.

It's a bit tricky thereafter because once in Scout Reyes you will be approaching a junction in which five roads meet and you might get confused which one is the continuation of Scout Reyes. For that, click here to see the map and then click back button there to get back here.

Now taking Scout Reyes, drive all the way to the main of intersection of Don Alejandro Roces Ave. Either turn right onto Roces or cross it depending on which part of Amorato Complex you are headed. See map below this post.

Route #2

From Northern Luzon as well as some portions of CAMANAVA via NLEX and Mindanao Exit. This route is alternate for motorists and drivers coming from Bulacan, Pampanga and other provinces mentioned in Route #1.

Driving along NLEX and headed to Manila, take the lane to Mindanao Exit which you get to see some kilometer before reaching it (road signs are attached to prominent spots along the highway). After exiting NLEX via Mindanao Exit, you will be driving along Mindanao Ave afterwards and soon will be passing through Mindanao Ave Underpass which crosses Quirino Highway in Novaliches. There are two major intersections that cross Mindanao Ave, Congressional Ave and North Ave, in that order. You have two options.

First option. Turn right onto Congressional Ave, a wide road that intersects Mindanao Ave after you passed through the underpass. In Congressional Ave, drive all the way to EDSA. You need to take the southbound lane of EDSA. To do that, you turn right onto EDSA and make a U-Turn if applicable (meaning - if it's the road condition as of you're reading this) or if MMDA has removed the U-Turn and created Turn Left to EDSA's southbound lane from Congressional Ave, then use it. Now driving along southbound lane of EDSA, follow direction given in Route #1.

Second option. Cross Congressional Ave and turn right onto North Ave, the last major intersection and next to Congressional Ave. As of this writing, there's a McDonald's at the corner of Mindanao Ave and North Ave. Drive along North Ave which immediately merges to EDSA's northbound lane. To take EDSA's southbound lane, make a U-Turn on the first U-Turn slot past SM City North EDSA. Follow direction given in Route #1.

Route #3

From East of Metro Manila i.e. Marikina, Antipolo, Taytay, Cainta, San Mateo, Rizal as well as institutions along the way e.g. SM City Marikina, Ateneo, Riverbanks and district of Project 4 and Araneta Center Cubao via Aurora Blvd. Simple Route.

Depending on your location, take Marcos Highway or Sumulong Ave and A. Bonifacio Ave which merges to Marcos Highway that becomes Aurora Blvd before it crosses Katipunan C-5 under Katipunan Aurora Blvd Flyover. Now in Aurora Blvd westbound lane, drive past LRT-2 Anonas Station and LRT-2 Araneta Center Cubao Statin and then cross EDSA.

Immediately after crossing EDSA, E. Rodriguez Sr Ave appears to the right making Y-intersection. You need to take E. Rodriguez Sr Ave. To do that, just drive to the right and avoid the flyover that continues Aurora Blvd to the left and go with the road that separates from Aurora Blvd.

Drive along E. Rodriguez Sr Ave all the way past Tomas Morato Ave, a major road that runs perpendicular to the right of E. Rodriguez Sr Ave. You have two options.

First option. This direction goes directly to Gate 1 and 5. Turn right onto Tomas Morato Ave. Drive past Kamuning, a main road perpendicular to the right of Tomas Morato then turn left on Don Alejandro Roces Ave, a wide road with center island to the left of Tomas Morato. Follow direction given in Access Road Two above.

Second option. This route goes immediately to Amoranto Theater parking. Drive past Tomas Morato all the way along E. Rodriguez Sr Ave. You will cross Dona M Hemady intersection and next to it is a major road that runs perpendicular to the left of E Rodriguez Sr Ave which is Gilmore. There's a road sign that reads Gilmore attached to the traffic light that you get to see. Next to Gilmore is Eymard Drive. Turn right onto Eymard Drive and follow direction given in Access Road Four which I earlier mentioned above with subtitle Access Roads.

Route #4

Via Ortigas Ave from Ortigas Center, SM Mega Mall, Julia Vargas Ave, Tiendesitas, Eastwood City, The Medical City, White Plains, Green Meadows, Robinson's Place Cainta, International Pipe Industries (IPI), Greenhills, Robinson's Galleria, Pasig City and other locations near these places.

Take Ortigas Ave westbound lane. Cross major intersection of Santolan Road. Next major road that intersects (crosses) Ortigas Ave (becomes Granada) is N Domingo St. Turn left On N Domingo with care as there is no traffic light there (as of this writing).

Turn right onto the first street along N Domingo from Granada (Ortigas Ave). Drive past Broadway Centrum and cross Ramon Magsaysay Blvd, the major road where LRT-2 runs above it. At this point you are taking the one-way Broadway Ave which has other name of Dona Juana S Rodriguez Ave. Next major intersection is E Rodriguez Sr Ave. You must turn right onto E Rodriguez Sr Ave because, the opposite road of Broadway Ave is also one-way but towards E Rodriguez Sr Ave, so you cannot take that. After turning right onto E Rodriguez Sr Ave from Broadway Ave, turn left on Eymard Drive which is perpendicular to the left of E Rodriguez Sr Ave. Follow direction given in Access Road Four above under subtitle Access Roads.

Route #5

Via E Rodriguez Sr Ave from Quiapo, Espana Blvd, Lerma, UST, Mabuhay Rotunda, Dapitan Market, Mayon Street, Banawe, La Loma, Dimasalang and other areas nearby.

Depending on your location, take either Mayon towards Welcome Rotunda or Espana Blvd. In Mayon, drive towards the prominent Sun Residences owned by SM, take the Mabuhay Rotunda runabout and then take E Rodriguez Sr Ave. In Espana Blvd, cross Lacson Ave towards Wecome Rotunda and turn right onto E Rodriguez Sr Ave. Cross Banawe and Araneta Ave, respectively.

After crossing Araneta Ave, just watch for St Luke Medical Center which is to your left. As soon as you see St Luke Medical Center, turn left on the street next to it. The road is only perpendicular to the left of E Rodriguez Sr. Turn right onto the first road and follow direction given in above in Access Road Five under subtitle Access Roads.

Route #6

Via Shaw Blvd from Greenfield District, Starmall EDSA Shaw, Worldwide Corporate Center, MRT-3 Shaw, Shangri-La Plaza, Crossing Shaw, Soho Shaw, United Laboratories, Mayflower, Sheridan, Square, Philusa Corporation, Capitol Pasig, Nueve de Pebrero, Boni Ave, Robinson's Pioneer, Cybergate, Madaluyong City Hall and other areas in the vicinity of Mandaluyong and Pasig. This is also applicable for those coming from SM City Sta Mesa.

Drive towards Shaw Blvd and take Shaw westbound lane or towards Manila. Shaw Blvd becomes P. Sanches before its name changes to Victorino Mapa Blvd or simply known as V Mapa. A major road intersects V Mapa before V Mapa widens to the other side of this major road intersection. This road is formerly known as Old Sta Mesa and now called N Domingo St. Turn right onto N Domingo and then turn left on the wide major road perpendicular to the left of N Domingo which is called Gregorio Araneta Ave aka Araneta Ave.

Drive past SM City Sta Mesa and cross Ramon Magsaysay Blvd, the major intersection above which LRT-2 runs through. Turn right onto the next major intersection which is E Rodriguez Sr Ave. Follow direction given in Route #5.

Route #7

Via Quezon Ave from Espana, Banawe, Sto Domingo Church, Welcome Rotunda, UST, Lerma, Morayta, Sun Residences, Southeast Asian College, Vicente Cruz and other locations nearby.

Espana Blvd becomes Quezon Ave past Welcome Rotunda. Take Quezon Ave towards Philcoa and Quezon City Memorial Circle. Drive to the middle of the road and take Araneta Ave-Quezon Blvd Underpass (Note: this is not yet finished as of this writing so please use E Rodriguez Sr route). You have two options.

First option. Turn right onto Scout Chuatoco immediately after Araneta Ave. Please read Access Road Three above under subtitle Access Roads.

Second option. Drive past Scout Chuatoco and turn right onto Roces Ave. Please read Access Road One above under subtitle Access Roads.

Route #8

Via Don Alejandro Roces Ave from Tomas Morato, ABS-CBN, GMA-7, Imperial Palace Suites, Kamuning, Kamias, Boy Scout Circle, Project 2-3, Sikatuna Village, V Luna Ave, Xavierville Ave, Anonas and other areas nearby.

From Xavierville, Sikatuna, Anonas, V Luna and Proj 2-3, take Kamias Road towards EDSA. Cross EDSA and take Kamuning towards Tomas Morato. Turn right onto Tomas Morato. Don Alejandro Roces Ave is the first intersection with traffic lights. Turn left on Don Alejandro Roces Ave. Follow direction given in Access Road Two above.

From ABS-CBN, take Tomas Morato and drive past Boy Scout Circle. From GMA-7, take timog towards Boy Scout Circle and turn left on Tomas Morato via Boy Scout Circle runabout. Turn right onto Don Alejandro Roces Ave. Follow direction given in Access Road Two above.

Route #9

Via West Ave from SM City North EDSA, Del Monte Ave, Phil-Am, Pag-asa QC, Project 6, Project 7 and other nearby areas.

Take West Ave all the way to Quezon Ave where it ends. Turn right onto Quezon Ave and immediately change lane to the leftmost part of the road. Then make a U-turn on the first U-Turn slot. Immediately, with care, change lane to the right as you approach the first road perpendicular to the right of Quezon Ave before Timog which is Scout Reyes. Turn right onto Scout Reyes and follow the rest of direction given in the fourth paragraph of Route #1.

Route #10

Via Roosevelt Ave from San Francisco Del Monte and other areas nearby.

Take Roosevelt Ave towards Quezon Ave. Turn right onto Quezon Ave, immediately change lane to the left and make a U-Turn. This is if MMDA has not removed this U-Turn as what they said in the news. If MMDA has removed the U-Turn, obviously, the will create left turn. In that case, turn left on Quezon Ave from Roosevelt, assuming a new left-turn has been provided.

Take Access Road One by turning right onto Don Alejandro Roces Ave. For details, read Access Road One above under subtitle Access Roads.


Map of Amoranto Sports Complex seen with its Access Roads from different locations

Parking Entrances Locations. Please click each parking sign to view its facility.

Scout Reyes Direction Towards Amoranto Sports Complex

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Mall Of Asia Arena Driving Directions & Parking Buildings

SM Arena is situated to the southernmost part of SM MOA complex. In going to the arena by car, it's better to park your vehicle to a parking building that is connected to the indoor entertainment hub than in remote areas of Mall of Asia.

There are two parking buildings connected to Mall of Asia Arena by footbridges - the Mall of Asia Arena Annex Building and the South Parking Building which is also connected to SMX Convention Center and the main building of Mall of Asia.

This quick guide will show you how to get to SM Arena in a breeze and where to park your car so that it will be more convenient when it's time to go home. Please see map located at the bottom of this article then read the directions.

Immediate Access Roads

Access Road One - Coral Way. Turn left from Macapagel Blvd northbound lane from Aseana City, Bradco Ave, Aseana Ave and NAIA Road.

Access Road Two - Jose Diokno Blvd. Turn right onto Seaside Blvd from Macapagal Blvd southbound lane and turn left on Diokno Blvd.

Drive all the way past SM Globe roundabout. From EDSA southbound lane, pass through the SM Globe roundabout and drive towards the arena.

Drop-off Areas

Along Diokno Blvd - After the drop-off, turn right onto Coral and either make a U-Turn to get to Arena Annex Parking or get around the arena to park at South Parking Bldg.

Along Coral WAy - After the drop-off, just drive past the footbridge that connects the arena to its annex and make a U-Turn to enter the SM Arena Annex Parking Building.

How To Get To SM Mall Of Asia Arena From Different Locations

SM Mall of Asia Arena

Mall of Asia Arena Annex Parking Building

Route #1

From NAIA-1 & 2, Sucat, Paranaque, Muntinlupa, Alabang and other nearby areas via Sucat Road.

Take Sucat Road which becomes Ninoy Aquino Ave and ends at NAIA Road. Turn left on NAIA Road. From NAIA-2, take NAIA Road. Drive all the way past Domestic Road and Quirino Ave then cross Roxas Blvd. Turn right onto Macapagal Blvd. You will pass through two bridges which are the south and north entry/exit of Aseana City, respectively. After the second Bridge, turn left on Coral Way to take the Access Road One.

Route #2

From Malolos, Bulacan, Subic, Clark, Tarlac, SCTEX, Pampanga, Olongapo and other areas of North Luzon.

Take NLEX and cross EDSA below EDSA Balintawak/Cloverleaf Bridge to traverse A. Bonifacio Ave. Drive all the way to the other end of Bonifacio and turn right onto Blumentritt, left on Aurora Blvd then right onto Dimasalang. Cross Lacson and take Laong Laan all the way to the wide Alfonso Mendoza (Quezon Blvd). Turn left on Alfonzo Mendoza. Drive to the middle and take Quezon Underpass to get to Quiapo. Cross Pasig River via Quezon Bridge and drive to the middle, avoid Lagusnilad Underpass by driving to the right of Padre Burgos after Lawton area. Cross four intersections with traffic lights - first in Manila City Hall, second is Finance Road, third is Juan Luna and fourth is Palacio St. Turn left on Roxas Blvd and drive all the way CCP Complex. Turn right onto CCP Complex. Drive all the way to Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas aka Folk Arts Theater bldg. Make left. Turn left on PICC. Turn right onto the next street. Drive all the way and cross Gil Puyat Ext. Follow Access Road Two.

Route #3

From NAIA-3, Andrews Ave, Villamor Air Base, Newport City, Resort World Manila, Sales Road and nearby areas.

Take Andrews Ave westbound all the way past Aurora Blvd aka Tramo until road becomes Airport Road. Drive towards Roxas Blvd where you turn left.

Turn right onto Aseana Ave if it's already open, if not, drive further and turn right onto NAIA Road Ext, then turn right onto Macapagal Blvd to take the Access Road One I mentioned above. Read Route #1.

Route #4

From CCP Complex, Gil Puyat, World Trade Center, Roxas Blvd southbound lane which is the route if you come from Ermita, Malate, Quiapo, DLSU, UN Ave, Manila Ocean Park, Intramuros, Binondo, etc.

Take Macapagal Blvd southbound lane, turn right onto Seaside Blvd, the road next to the bridge after Gil Puyat. Take Access Road Two that I mentioned above.

Route #5

From Cavite, Kawit, Imus, Bacoor, Alabang-Zapote Road, Las Pinas, Dasmarinas and other parts of Cavite via Coastal Road.

Take either Emilio Aguinaldo Highway or Cavitex and traverse Coastal Road. Turn left on NAIA Road. Follow Route #1.

Route #6

Via EDSA from Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Ortigas Center and nearby areas.

Take southbound lane of EDSA all the way to SM Mall of Asia. Pass through the roundabout of SM Globe and follow Access Road Two.

Mall of Asia Arena Location Map

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Driving Directions To NAIA Terminal 1

UPDATE: Driving directions to NAIA-1 from different locations has changed for the better via new Airport Expressway. For fast route from your location to Terminal 1, read our new post, go to Drive Directions to NAIA-1-2-3 Via NAIA Expressway. Update date: 2 Sep 16

NAIA Terminal 1 is simply known as NAIA. By car, it's relatively easy to get to the main terminal of our premier airport which also serves as the gateway to our country. The driving directions to NAIA are the same as the ones bound for NAIA 2. You only just need to turn right onto Ninoy Aquino Ave aka Imelda Ave from NAIA Road instead of crossing Ninoy Aquino Ave which will take you to NAIA 2. Please look at the map below and see NAIA 2 direction (blue arrow) in relation to direction to NAIA (red arrow), then read the directions below the map.

You're on mobile. Drag and zoom out the map. Just tap your finger inside the map and 1) to drag, just move to left, right, up, down, etc; 2) to zoom out, pinch in; and to zoom in, pinch out.

Location and direction map of NAIA Terminal 1

Once you're traversing NAIA Rd either from Domestic Rd or Roxas Blvd and Macapagal Blvd, just stay to the right lane and drive under road signs that read "NAIA 1 Paranaque". That lane will turn right onto Ninoy Aquino Ave and will take you to the ramp that goes to NAIA 1. Once inside NAIA 1 complex, just follow either "Departure" or "Arrival" sign depending on where you're actually going.

How To Get To NAIA-1 By Car

You must drive under NAIA-1 road sign

Route #1

Via NLEX, A. Bonifacio Ave and Roxas Blvd from Malolos, Bulacan, Subic, Clark, Tarlac, SCTEX, Pampanga, Olongapo and other areas of North Luzon.

Take NLEX and cross EDSA below EDSA Balintawak/Cloverleaf Bridge to traverse A. Bonifacio Ave. Drive all the way to the other end of Bonifacio and turn right onto Blumentritt, left on Aurora Blvd then right onto Dimasalang. Cross Lacson and take Laong Laan all the way to the wide Alfonso Mendoza (Quezon Blvd). Turn left on Alfonzo Mendoza. Drive to the middle and take Quezon Underpass to get to Quiapo. Cross Pasig River via Quezon Bridge and drive to the middle, avoid Lagusnilad Underpass by driving to the right of Padre Burgos after Lawton area. Cross four intersections with traffic lights - first in Manila City Hall, second is Finance Road, third is Juan Luna and fourth is Palacio St. Turn left on Roxas Blvd and drive all the way to NAIA Road. Follow directions in Route #2 of Driving Directions To NAIA Terminal 2, click here. Just remember, drive under road signs of "NAIA-1 Paranaque" instead of road signs of "NAIA-2".

Route #2

Via SLEX aka Osmena Highway or Skyway from Alabang, Muntinlupa, Sucat, Sta Rosa, and places in Laguna, Batangas, Tagaytay, Quezon and some parts of Cavite nearer to Sta Rosa which form the CALABARZON.

Exit SLEX via Sucat Exit. Cross SLEX via bridge above Osmena Highway that becomes Sucat Road aka Dr A. Santos Ave. Stay to this road without any turn, passing under C-5 Extension Flyover which is situated past SM City Sucat. Road name becomes Ninoy Aquino Ave. Watch for Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall to your right. After passing by Duty Free complex, take the lane going to NAIA-1.

Route #3

Via southbound lane of Osmena Highway aka SLEX or the Skyway above it from Nagtahan, Ramon Magsaysay Blvd, N. Domingo, Paco, San Andres Bukid and other areas nearby.

Follow directions in Route #2 of Driving Directions To NAIA Terminal 2, click here. After turning left from Domestic Road to NAIA Road, change lane and choose the one under the road sign that reads "NAIA 1 Paranaque". It will take you directly to the ramp of Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Once inside NAIA complex, follow direction to either "Departure" or "Arrival".

Route #4

Via EDSA's southbound lane from Ayala Center, Rockwell Center, A Venue, Century City, Greenfield District, Pioneer Boni in Mandaluyong, Ortigas Center, Greenhills, EDSA Shaw, Megamall, Shangri-La Plaza, POEA and other places nearby.

Drive all the way to Pasay past Magallanes MRT Station and Magallanes Bridge. Up ahead a left turning flyover with "NAIA" sign appears. Take that flyover that goes down to Aurora Blvd formerly Tramo. Drive all the way to its other end and turn right onto Airport Road. Turn left on Domestic Road, drive all the way to the other end and make left. After turning left from Domestic Road to NAIA Road, change lane and choose the one under the road sign that reads "NAIA 1 Paranaque". It will take you directly to the ramp of Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Once inside NAIA complex, follow direction to either "Departure" or "Arrival".

Route #5

Via Skyway's northbound lane and Andrews Ave taking NAIA-3 Exit from Alabang, Festival Mall, Muntinlupa, Metropolis Starmall, Sta Rosa, Laguna, Batangas, Tagaytay and other towns and places nearby. This is driving directions from NAIA-3 and Resorts World Manila Newport City to NAIA-1.

Traversing Skyway, drive all the way past Bicutan exit. Next to Bicutan Exit is NAIA-3 Exit. Change lane to the right. From the distance, after Bicutan Exit, you will see another flyover crossing above the skyway. It's the NAIA-3 Exit running from your lane. Take the lane going to NAIA-3 Exit. The ramp goes down to Andrews Ave, the road between Resorts World Manila and NAIA-3. Drive all the way past the gigantic sculpture which looks like an skeletal giant egg. Andrews Ave becomes Airport Road past Aurora Blvd, an intersection to the right. Turn left on Domestic Road and drive all the way to the other end which is in NAIA Road. Turn left on NAIA Rd and immediately drive on the lane below road sign that reads "NAIA 1 Paranaque". It will take you directly to the ramp of Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Once inside NAIA complex, follow direction to either "Departure" or "Arrival".

Route #6

Via Lawton Ave from Bonifacio Global City aka BGC and Global City.

Take Lawton Ave all the way from BGC (Bonifacio Global City) and cross Osmena Highway aka South Super Highway via Sales Bridge. Continue onto Sales Road, the main road that continues Sales Bridge. Drive all the way until Sales Road turns right and becomes Andrews Ave. Drive all the way past NAIA Terminal 3 (located to the left of Andrew Ave). Follow traffic direction that takes Circulo del Mundo Rotunda Andrews Ave roundabout, the rotunda past NAIA-3 frontage. If your destination is NAIA Terminal 3, you must take this roundabout past the extension of Andrews Ave and then take the dedicated lane that goes to NAIA-3. Just follow road signs there. To continue to Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, take take the extension of Andrews Ave which you get to see immediately up ahead while traversing the roundabout. Drive all the way past Aurora Blvd (the main intersection perpendicular to the right of Andrews Ave). Road name becomes Airport Road. Next intersection is Domestic Road (this one is perpendicular to the left of Airport Rd). Turn left onto Domestic Road. Drive all the way past Manila Domestic Airport (Terminal 4). Turn left onto NAIA Road where Domestic Road ends. In NAIA Rd, there are road signs that read either "NAIA Terminal 2" or "NAIA Terminal 1". You will immediately see the signs. If your destination is Terminal 2, drive under the sign "Terminal 2". Now since your destination is Terminal 1, drive under those road signs that read "NAIA Terminal 1" as the lane turns right onto Ninoy Aquino Ave aka Imelda Ave. Now follow the dedicated lane to Ninoy Aquino International Airport and take the lane under "Departure" sign or "Arrival", depending on your situation.

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Driving Directions To SM City North EDSA

As you can see in the map below, SM City North EDSA is situated at the north end of West Ave, south end of North Avenue and along EDSA's northbound lane. Based on these facts, you can get to to SM City North EDSA by:

One - take West Ave from Quezon Ave.
Two - take North Ave's westbound lane from Quezon Memorial Circle or Elliptical Road.
Three - take EDSA's southbound lane from Balintawak, Monumento and Roosevelt-Munoz.
Four - take EDSA's northbound lane from Cubao, Makati, Mandaluyong and Pasay.

Parking

Entrance to Parking is situated in the following:

EDSA - Annex Building which is the north end of the SM City North EDSA complex. From EDSA northbound lane, drive straight, all the way past North Ave, change lane to the right and take the driveway past Buses' Terminal.
North Ave - Carpark Buidling and Open Parking. From EDSA northbound turn right onto North Ave, change lane to the left and turn left to SM complex, follow directions to parking. Taking North Ave, turn right onto the driveway to SM North which is after Mindanao Ave.

Vicinity Map of SM City North EDSA showing road directions from different locations.

How To Get To SM City North EDSA From Different Directions

SM City North EDSA

Route #1

Via NLEX and Mindanao Exit rom Malolos, Bulacan, Pampanga, Valenzuela, Olongapo, Subic, SCTEX, Clark, Tarlac and other nearby areas.

Take the Mindanao Exit from NLEX. Traverse Mindanao Ave all the way passing through Quirino Highway-Mindanao Ave Underpass and crossing Congressional Ave (main intersection with traffic lights) and then turn right onto North Ave (main intersection with traffic lights). See map above for more clear direction. There's a McDonald's branch at the corner of North Ave. Read "Parking" above.

Route #2

Via SLEX (Osmena Highway) and C-5 from Alabang, Sucat, Muntinlupa, Taguig, Paranaque, Sta Rosa, Tagaytay and other areas in the vicinity and southern Tagalog provinces of CALABARZON.

Take the Exit to C-5. Drive all the way on C-5 past Bonifacio Global City, Tiendesitas and Eastwood City. Stay under the road sign that reads NLEX. After Eastwood, you will pass through a flyover and then Katipunan Tunnel. Take Aurora flyover. Katipunan becomes Tandang Sora past Manila Water that you get to see to the right. Road narrows and then you will be approaching the widest road in the Philippines called Commonwealth Ave where Tandang Sora Flyover runs above it. Turn left on Commonwealth below the flyover and drive all the way to its end which is in Quezon Memorial Circle. Turn right onto Elliptical Road which encircles QMC. Drive past Visayas Ave, a main road perpendicular to the right then change lane to the rightmost and turn right onto North Ave. That's it, traverse North Ave, cross Mindanao and take the driveway which leads to parking areas. Read "Parking" above.

Route #3

Via Quezon Ave from Espana, UST, Lerma, Morayta aka Nicanor Reyes, Quiapo, Recto, Sto Domingo Church, Welcome Rotunda, Lacson, Nagtahan and areas nearby.

Take Espana and Quezon Ave lane bound for Quezon Memorial Circle. After taking Araneta-Quezon Ave Underpass (under construction click here for alternate routes), stay to the middle lane and drive past Roces Ave, the road where big Sogo Hotel is situated. After passing by a Y-intersection to the right which is Timog Ave, change lane to the left and make a U-Turn and then make a sharp right-turn onto West Ave. Drive all the way to EDSA where you must turn right but immediately make a U-Turn on the first U-Turn Slot. That's it, you're in SM City EDSA vicinity. Make your choice on where to park - Annex Bldg or Carpark Bldg located at the back of SM City North main building. Read "Parking" above.

Route #4

Via EDSA's northbound lane from Makati, Pasay, Baclaran, Mandaluyong, MOA, Ortigas Center, Mega Mall, Shangri-La Plaza, EDSA Shaw and other areas along the route.

Traverse EDSA, stay to the middle and drive under road signs of Monumento passing through all flyovers, tunnels and underpasses. Next to Quezon Ave-EDSA flyover is North Ave where SM City North EDSA is located at the other corner. See map above. Follow directions to parking entrance. Read "Parking" above.

Route #5

Via EDSA's southbound lane from Monumento, Balintawak, Roosevelt, Munoz and areas nearby.

Stay to the middle lane of EDSA until you see the huge complex of SM City North EDSA to your left. Make a U-turn at the first U-Turn slot after the busy West Ave which runs to the right of EDSA. Head to parking areas. Read "Parking" above.

Route #6

From Blumentritt, Chinese Medical Center, Retiro and other areas nearby areas.

Take A. Bonifacio Ave northbound and then turn right onto EDSA. Drive all the way to North Ave and make a U-Turn. Read "Parking" above.

Route #7

Via C-5 from Bonifacio Global City, Tiendesitas and Eastwood City.

Take C-5 northbound. After Eastwood, you will pass through a flyover and then Katipunan Tunnel. Take Aurora flyover. Katipunan becomes Tandang Sora past Manila Water that you get to see to the right. Road narrows and then you will be approaching the widest road in the Philippines called Commonwealth Ave where Tandang Sora Flyover runs above it. Turn left on Commonwealth below the flyover and drive all the way to its end which is in Quezon Memorial Circle. Turn right onto Elliptical Road which encircles QMC. Drive past Visayas Ave, a main road perpendicular to the right then change lane to the rightmost and turn right onto North Ave. That's it, traverse North Ave, cross Mindanao and take the driveway which leads to parking areas. Read "Parking" above.

Route #8

Via Ortigas Ave from Tiendesitas, Eastwood City, Ortigas Center, Mega Mall, Robinson's Galleria and other areas nearby.

From Eastwood, take C-5 northbound and avoid the Katipunan Tunnel to take Bonny Serrano Ave. Cross EDSA and drive all the way to Ortigas Ave. Make right. From Tiendesitas and Robinson's Galleria, take Ortigas Ave lane bound for EDSA. Cross EDSA. From Mega Mall and Origas Center, take Julia Vargas and turn right onto EDSA. Drive to the left and take the flyover that turns left to Ortigas Ave. Drive all the way past Greenhills Shopping Center. Follow directions given in How To Get To SM City North EDSA From Greenhills, click here.

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Driving Directions To Lucky Chinatown Mall

Lucky Chinatown is a new mall in Binondo-Divisoria area that seems to become the final stroke on ultimate transformation of Metro Manila's popular retail and wholesale destination into a classy complete shopping, dining and entertainment attraction. It's a little Eastwood right in the heart of Binondo.

Lucky Chinatown Mall

Location:

Along Reina Regente between Claro M. Recto Ave and Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz, a park opposite Binondo Church. Once parked inside Lucky Chinatown, you can walk to Binondo Church, then back for shopping. You can also do wholesale shopping in adjacent 999 Mall, 168 Mall and the CityPlace Square which is connected to Lucky Chinatown by a footbridge. See location map below this post.

Lucky Chinatown

Parking:

Entrance to the parking is located at the south end of the mall along Reina Regente. Parking Rates: Monday to Thursday - Php 60 (6am to 12mn). Overnight charge - Php 150. Motorcycle flat rate - Php 30. Regular Rate (Friday to Sunday and holidays) - Php 60 first 3 hours and Php 15 succeeding hour or fraction thereof.

Lucky Chinatown Cinemas

Driving Access Roads:

One. From South of Metro Manila - take Padre Burgos, cross Pasig River via Jones Bridge. Road becomes Quintin Paredes after Jones Bridge. Drive past Binondo Church and Plaza L. Ruis. Drive straight ahead. Road name becomes Reina Regente after Lorenzo Ruiz Plaza. Lucky Chinatown is to the left and can be seen from the small bridge over the creek. Drive to the left of Reina Regente's northbound lane and turn on your left signal as both traffic enforcers and Lucky Chinatown's security officers managing the traffic are watching for motorists bound for the shopping mall.

Two. From North of Metro Manila - Take Jose Abad Santos Ave, cross C.M. Recto Ave, the main intersection with pedestrian bridges. Cross Soler St, drive to the right, turn on your signal and follow "Parking" signage.

Three. From East of Metro Manila - Take C.M. Recto Ave, turn left on Masangkay St, turn right onto Soler St. Drive all the way to Reina Regente where you will turn left. Follow direction to the "Parking" of Lucky Chinatown Mall.

Refer to the map below.

How To Get To Lucky Chinatown From....

Malate, Ermita, Pasay, Baclaran, Paranaque, Osmena Highway aka SLEX and places nearby.

Depending on your location, take any of these directions: Roxas Blvd northbound lane, Taft northbound lane, and from Osmena take Quirino Ave turning right onto Taft Ave. Drive all the way along Taft Ave until it becomes Padre Burgos past Manila City Hall. Follow Access Road One.

Espana, Welcome Rotunda, Quezon Ave and areas nearby.

Take Espana Blvd. Turn right onto P. Campa Street, the street between McDonald's and KFC before Lerma. Drive all the way to the other end of the road, turn left on Quezon Blvd but immediately turn right onto dedicated lane that goes to Fugoso Street. Drive all the way past LRT Line 1 and then turn left on Tomas Mapua Street. Continuosly drive until you cross Recto Avenue. Finally, turn right onto Soler Street and follow direction in Access Road Three.

Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela and nearby areas.

Drive all the way to Jose Abad Santos. Turn right onto Jose Abad Santos from Rizal Ave's southbound lane. Follow direction given in Access Road Two.

Legarda, Nicanor Reyes aka Morayta and areas nearby.

Take C.M. Recto Ave all the way past LRT-1 elevated track. Turn left onto Masangkay. Follow direction given in Access Road Three.

Lucky Chinatown Location Map

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Driving Directions To NAIA Terminal 2

UPDATE: Driving directions to NAIA-2 from different locations has changed for the better via new Airport Expressway. For fast route from your location to Terminal 2, read our new post, go to Drive Directions to NAIA-1-2-3 Via NAIA Expressway. Update date: 2 Sep 16 End of UPDATE:

Here are driving directions from different parts of Metro Manila including nearby provinces to Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 which is also known as the Centennial Airport.

How To Get To NAIA Terminal 2 By Car

Route #1

Via Sucat Road from Paranaque City, BF Homes, EVACOM, SM Sucat and areas nearby.

Take Dr A Santos Ave that becomes Sucat Road and drive all the way until road name becomes Ninoy Aquino Ave. Drive past Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall and NAIA Terminal 1 access road towards where it ends which is NAIA Road. Upon approach to NAIA Road, change lane to the right and turn right onto NAIA Road. Drive to the middle, you are now headed to Terminal 2. Follow road signs that read "Terminal 2" and depending on whether you're going to "Arrival" or "Departure" area, follow the corresponding sign.

Route #2

Via Roxas Blvd from Ermita, Malate, Quiapo, Binondo, Tondo and some parts of CAMANAVA.

Drive along Roxas Blvd southbound lane all the way to NAIA Road. Turn left on NAIA Road. Alternatively, you can take Macapagal Blvd which is paralleled to Roxas Blvd then turn left on NAIA Road and cross Roxas Blvd. In NAIA Road, cross Quirino Ave, a main intersection with traffic lights, then drive under road signs that read "Terminal 2" and cross main intersection of Ninoy Aquino Ave. You're now headed to Terminal 2. Follow directions to either "Arrival" or "Departure".

Route #3

Via southbound lane of Osmena Highway aka SLEX or the Skyway above it from Nagtahan, Ramon Magsaysay Blvd, N. Domingo, Paco, San Andres Bukid and other areas nearby.

Take Quirino Ave and turn left on Osmena aka SLEX. Drive all the way past Magallanes Interchange in EDSA. Skyway entry is located past Gil Puyat-Osmena flyover. In Skyway, drive to the rightmost lane after EDSA and take the "Terminal 3 Exit". Down in Osmena Highway, drive to the rightmost lane after EDSA and turn right onto dedicated lane before the Skyway crossover flyovers that you see up ahead. Follow the road to Sales and eventually to Andrews Ave, the road between NAIA Terminal 3 and Resort World Newport City. Drive all the way on Andrews Ave past the gigantic sculpture which looks like an skeletal giant egg. Andrews Ave becomes Airport Road past Aurora Blvd, an intersection to the right. Turn left on Domestic Road and drive all the way to the other end and make left. Now drive under road signs that read "Terminal 2" and cross main intersection of Ninoy Aquino Ave. You're now headed to Terminal 2. Follow directions to either "Arrival" or "Departure".

Route #4

Via EDSA's southbound lane from Ayala Center, Rockwell Center, A Venue, Century City, Greenfield District, Pioneer Boni in Mandaluyong, Ortigas Center, Greenhills, EDSA Shaw, Megamall, Shangri-La Plaza, POEA and other places nearby.

Drive all the way to Pasay past Magallanes MRT Station and Magallanes Bridge. Up ahead a left turning flyover with "NAIA" sign appears. Take that flyover that goes down to Aurora Blvd formerly Tramo. Drive all the way to its other end and turn right onto Airport Road. Turn left on Domestic Road, drive all the way to the other end and make left. Now drive under road signs that read "Terminal 2" and cross main intersection of Ninoy Aquino Ave. You're now headed to Terminal 2. Follow directions to either "Arrival" or "Departure".

Route #5

Via Skyway's northbound lane from Alabang, Festival Mall, Muntinlupa, Metropolis Starmall, Sta Rosa, Laguna, Batangas, Tagaytay and other towns and places nearby.

Drive all the way past Bicutan exit. Next to Bicutan Exit is NAIA-3 Exit. Change lane to the right. From the distance, after Bicutan Exit, you will see another flyover crossing above the skyway. It's the NAIA-3 Exit running from your lane. Take the lane going to NAIA-3 Exit. The ramp goes down to Andrews Ave. Drive all the way on Andrews Ave past the gigantic sculpture which looks like an skeletal giant egg. Andrews Ave becomes Airport Road past Aurora Blvd, an intersection to the right. Turn left on Domestic Road and drive all the way to the other end and make left. Now drive under road signs that read "Terminal 2" and cross main intersection of Ninoy Aquino Ave. You're now headed to Terminal 2. Follow directions to either "Arrival" or "Departure".

Route #6

Via Lawton Ave from Bonifacio Global City aka BGC and Global City.

Please follow direction given in Route #6 of driving directions to NAIA-1. Go to Driving Directions To NAIA Terminal 1 and scroll down to Route #6.

Vicinity Map - NAIA Terminal 2 aka Centennial Airport

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The Mind Museum Driving Directions

There are four main roads headed to Bonifacio Global City in Taguig that can be taken from different locations around the urbanized district where The Mind Museum is located to its western part. These roads are: Lawton Ave, McKinley Road, Kalayaan Ave, and C-5.

The Mind Museum in Bonifacio Global City Taguig

Before I give you different driving directions to the Philippines' first world class science museum via each of these main artillery roads, I will first show you where to park your car nearer to its location. There are two parking areas adjacent to The Mind Museum. First is across 30th St (north of The Mind Museum), second is across 28th St (south of The Mind Museum). These are the two roads that bounded The Mind Museum to its north and south sides, respectively. See the map below to familiarize yourself with the parking areas' locations and the flow of traffic around The Mind Museum. Please observe the one way traffic along 3rd Ave and Rizal Dr. You can view two more location maps of The Mind Museum at the end of this post. For Commute Directions, go to The Mind Museum Commuters' Guide.

As you can see in this map, you can drive around The Mind Museum counter clockwise. Rizal Dr and 3rd Ave are one-way while 28th and 30th streets are two-way. So, you can always park your car after dropping off your companions by crossing either 30th Street or 28th St.

How To Get To The Mind Museum By Car

Depending on your location, take any of these roads:

Lawton Avenue - the road that continues Sales Road across Osmena Highway aka SLEX. This is the raod to take to The Mind Museum from Newport City, Resort World Manila, NAIA 1-2-3, Andrews Ave, Baclaran, Airport Road, Aseana City, Solaire Resort & Casino, SM Mall of Asia, Tramo, NAIA Road, Duty Free Philippines and other areas nearby.

You can also take these road from Cavite via Coastal Road and Cavitex. If you need a detail route from your specific location, leave a comment below this post.

Take Andrews Ave all the way past NAIA 3 and Newport City until it turns left and road name becomes Sales Rd.

Stay to the middle of Sales Road, avoid Skyway ramp, and cross SLEX via Sales Bridge. After the bridge, the road becomes Lawton Ave.

Once in Lawton Ave, stay there and drive all the way until you reach the gateway of BGC where tall building of Fifth Avenue Place condominium is located. Road name becomes 5th Avenue and it widens with center island.

Take the wide road of 5th Ave and drive past Fifth Avenue Place which is to your right.

Cross McKinley Pkwy, first intersection with traffic lights inside BGC. Cross 26th Street, second intersection with traffic lights, then turn left onto 28th Street.

Turn right onto 3rd Ave where The Mind Museum is located to your left now. The nearest parking area is past 30th St intersection. Cross 30th St and turn left onto the parking entrance.

You can drop off your passengers first before heading to the parking lot. Drop off point of The Mind Museum is just few meters after you turn right onto 3rd Ave from 28th St.

See maps below this post.

McKinley Road - the road that continues Ayala Avenue across EDSA in Makati. You can take this road if you're coming from Ayala Avenue, Glorietta, Greenbelt, SM Makati, Oakwood Premier Makati, Ayala Triangle Gardens, Ayala Tower 1, The Enterprise Center, Raffles Manila, New World Hotel, Peninsula Manila, Intercontinental Hotel, Legaspi Village and other locations inside Makati CBD. You can also turn left from EDSA's southbound lane to McKinley coming from Gil Puyat Ave corner EDSA. Likewise, you can turn right onto McKinley coming from northbound lane of EDSA.

Next intersection with traffic lights along McKinley is 5th Ave. Turn left onto 5th Ave and drive all the way to 28th Street, make left.

Turn right onto 3rd St and The Mind Museum is at your left. Drop off your passengers or companions then head toward parking area. You can park your car at the Parking Area located across 30th St. See maps below this post.

Kalayaan Ave - the road that runs perpendicular to EDSA's northbound lane next to MRT-3 Buendia Station. Kalayaan Flyover also runs above it. This is the road to take if you're coming from Rockwell Center, Powerplant Mall, Makati City Hall, J.P. Rizal, Makati Coliseum, A Venue, Century City, Makati-Mandaluyong Bridge, Estrella Mandaluyong, Greenhills, Tomas Morato, Timog Ave, Gilmore, New Manila and other areas around these vicinities.

Just head toward the intersection of J.P. Rizal and Estrella St. Turn right onto Estrella from Guadalupe bound lane, drive all the way and turn right onto EDSA. Drive to the leftmost lane of EDSA and make a U-turn at available U-Turn slot before MRT-3 Buendia Station.

Turn right onto Kalayaan Ave and turn right again onto 2nd Ave, the first intersection to the right of Kalayaan Ave.

You can also take this route from areas of CAMANAVA as well as all areas along the stretch of EDSA such as Megamall, Starmall, Shangri-la, Boni-EDSA, EDSA-Shaw, etc. Just make a U-Turn before MRT-3 Buendia Station. In 2nd Ave, drive past 31st St and turn left on 30th St.

Once at The Mind Museum, you can easily decide which Parking areas to use. You might decide to drop off your companions first and head towards any of the Parking Areas mentioned earlier. See maps below this post.

C-5 aka Carlos P Garcia Ave - This is the counterpart of EDSA to the east of Bonifacio Global City. This is the road to take if you're coming form Alabang, Sucat, Taguig, FTI, Bicutan, Festival Mall, Metropolis Starmall, Filinvest City, Pasig, Eastwood City, Libis, Tiendesitas, Cubao, UP Diliman, Ortigas Center, Julia Vargas and other areas nearby.

You can also take this road from provinces of Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, etc. For detailed route from your location, leave a comment.

From the southbound lane of C-5, cross Kalayaan Ave, and turn right onto 32nd St. From northbound lane of C-5, which is coming from Alabang and SLEX, Skyway and Osmena Highway, take the rightmost lane of C-5 that leads to 26th St.

Turn left onto the bridge that crosses C-5 toward 26th St. In 26th St, stay to the middle, drive all the way, cross 5th Ave and turn right onto the next street which is 4th Ave. Drive past 27th St then turn left on 28th St that leads to The Mind Museum.

In 32nd St, drive all the way, cross main intersection of McKinley Pkway and other small intersections that follow, then turn left on the main intersection of 5th Ave. Turn right onto the first intersection which is 30th St.

You can either park your car or head towards drop off point of The Mind Museum to unload your passengers or companions. To park your car, turn right onto the next intersection of 3rd Ave where you will immediately see the entrance of Parking Lot to the left. To drop off your passengers first, cross 3rd Ave, turn left onto one-way Rizal Drive and get around The Mind Museum by turning left on 28th St and 3rd Ave where the drop off is located. See maps below.

Vicinity Map: The Mind Museum and different streets that served as immediate access roads from various locations within Bonifacio Global City.

Location Map: The Mind Museum and the main artillery roads from various locations outside Bonifacio Global City that motorists can take depending on where they are coming from.

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One Night In Tiendesitas

Last night, friends invited me to Tendesitas to have some booze and see a band performed live. When I learned that one of us, the one who would drive, doesn't drink I considered coming. I am a law abiding citizen who doesn't drive while intoxicated and I don't want to ride a car being driven by a person with even a bit of pick-me-up inside their body. It's Saturday night and I figured I needed a time-out from blogging, so I obliged to go. Besides, I thought it would give me an avenue to search for a safe driving direction from Tiendesitas to Timog-Morato area that can be taken past midnight.

SK8s performing live at Tiendesitas

After filling up the tank at Petron in Boy Scout Circle, we headed out to our destination. I was the one who suggested the route. We took the driving direction I posted in my blog entry entitled Driving Directions To Tiendesitas And Frontera Verde. We took Kamuning Road, crossed EDSA, took Kamias Road all the way to Langka Street where we turned right. Then, we turned left on Xavierville Ave and drove all the way to Esteban Abada St, the last road before Katipunan Ave. We turned left on Abada to get around so that we could pass through Katipunan Aurora flyover. This is the route to take to avoid the traffic in Aurora Blvd intersection. To get the details of this route, go to Driving Directions To Tiendesitas And Frontera Verde. Once we're in Katipunan Ave, the drive was smooth all the way to Tiendesitas with a bit of traffic in Libis caused by the U-turn to Eastwood City. We left Petron at 7:40 pm and parked at Tiendesitas at 8:25 pm.

Tiendesitas nightlife experience

We had a ball all through out the night. The band named SK8s performed well. The food was great as well. We bought our food from Sinugba stall. A group meal served in circular basket and called "Bilao Meal" which contains different assortment of Filipino favorite dishes, namely: Nilasing na Hipon, Crispy Calamares, Pork Liempo, Boneless Bangus, Chicken Teriyaki, Garlic Chicken, Chop suey, Sinigang na Baboy, Manggang Binagoongan, and of course rice (6 cups). It costs Php 1,200 and served with free two towers of ice tea, each tower measures 1 liter. Now, with the sumptuous finger foods and meals in front of us and a live band playing great rock and pop songs, we ordered enough quantity of light beer to enjoy the night in Tiendesitas.

A night in Tiendesitas

We took different route on our way back to Boy Scout Circle. I had quickly drawn up in my mind a map in which Tiendesitas and Boy Scout Circle are connected by different roads and I came out with this direction: from Tiendesitas take Julia Vargas, turn right onto EDSA, left on Ortigas Ave via flyover, turn right onto N. Domingo, left at Dona Hemedy, right onto E. Rodriguez Sr Ave and finally, turn left on Tomeas Morato. And so I instructed our designated driver along our way. Not bad, because we've reached Boy Scout Circle in no time. We left Tiendesitas parking area at 11:55 pm and at 12:20 am we're already encircling Boy Scout Roundabout.

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Driving Directions To Aseana City

Aseana City is a major development that now arises in 204 hectare of reclaimed land in Paranaque. It will be home to the newest world class center for business, lifestyle, entertainment and tourism in the country. Once completed, Aseana City would be an ultimate destination along the shoreline of Manila Bay where luxury homes, offices, malls, hotels, casinos and marinas are integrated into an oasis with spectacular views.

Aseana City is borders to the east by Roxas Boulevard, to the west by Manila Bay, and to its north and south are water channels where two bridges are built along Macapagal Blvd making them (the bridges) gateways to Aseanan City from either north or south of President Diosdado Macapagal's eponymous road.

This post is made to give you driving directions to Aseana City, even if at this point in time Aseana City is not yet fully developed. As the work in the city progresses, more roads will open giving more options to get to newly constructed buildings. So, if you happen to arrive in this article at later times or if you want to know the latest updates on Aseana City's road networks, parking areas, etc, please click here or go to Aseana City's Progress. For commuters' directions, go to How To Commute To Aseana City.

As of this writing, motorists are heading to Aseana City to get to the places listed below. If your destination is listed and you want to know how to get there by car, just read this guide. If your destination is not listed, see the post that will be regularly updated, click here..

Buildings inside Aseana City Aseana One (under construction) Aseana Power Station Belle Grande Casino & Hotel (under construction) DFA Office of Consular Affairs McDonalds Petron Gasoline Station S&R Membership Shopping Shell Gasoline Station Solemare Parksuites Yellow Cab

Establishments in Power Station Aseana Business Center Asian Noodle Co Bank of the Philippines Islands E-Games Golden Legacy Jobmovers Corp Greenwich Pizza Life Coffee & Tea Luxembourg Suites Mercury Drug Pagkain Club Resto Bar Park_Hair Salon Co Pearl Marina Starbucks Coffee Tour of Luzon Bike Cafe Yasubei

Parking Areas in Aseana City

As of this momonent, there are two affordable pay parking located at two corners of Macapagal Blvd and Bradco Ave, the only road intersection which is teeming with buildings and commercial establishments by now. These parking areas are just opposite of McDonald's and DFA, respectively. You can also park in Petron and Shell which are adjacent. And there's also parking in front of Aseana Power Station. For more updates on parking areas in Aseana City, click here.

How To Get To Aseana City By Car

Via NAIA Road aka MIA Road - for those coming from NAIA 1 and 2, Sucat, Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall, SM Sucat and nearby areas. Go cross Roxas Boulevard and turn right onto Macapagal Blvd. From NAIA 3, take Andrews Ave and turn left on Roxas Blvd turn right onto NAIA Road then turn right onto Macapagal Boulevard. Aseana City ground is after you get past the bridge. Turn right onto the next street if you're going to Belle Grande. Cross Aseana Ave to get to DFA, S&R and Aseana One which are located on Bradco Avenue's right side. Solemare, Aseana Power Station is to the left side of Bradco Ave. There's turn left on Bradco Ave. See map below.

Via Bradco Ave - for those taking Roxas Boulevard's southbound lane from Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Monumento, Pampanga, Bulacan, Quiapo, Quezon City, Espana, Ermita, Malate, Robinson's Place Manila, US Embassy, Intramuros, Rizal Park, etc. Drive all the way to Baclaran passing through EDSA-Roxas Blvd overpass. Turn right onto Bradco Ave, the wide road to the right of Roxas Blvd after you get past Baclaran Church and Redemptorist Road which are to the left of Roxas Blvd. Aseana One is located to the left of Bradco. S&R and DFA are to the right. If you're going to Solemare Parksuites and Aseana Power Station, go cross Macapagal Blvd. See one of two maps below this post.

Via EDSA - for those coming from Makati, Ayala Center, Glorietta, Greenbelt, Gil Puyat, Guadalupe, Mandaluyong, Ortigas Center, Cubao and areas nearby. Take EDSA's southbound lane all the way to Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, passing by MRT-3 Magallanes Station and the last station which is Taft, and passing under Roxas Boulevard flyover that crosses EDSA. You must drive under road signs that read "Baclaran", "Roxas Boulevard" and "Macapagal Blvd". Turn left on Macapagal Blvd, the next main intersection to Roxas Blvd. Aseana City is the ground after you pass through the bridge. Petron and Shell gas stations are the first establishments located to both sides of Macapagal upon entering Aseana City. First intersection is Bradco. Make left if you're going to DFA, S&R and Aseana One. Make right if you're going to Sole Mare and parking area of Aseana Power Station which is the second building from the corner of Bradco and Macapagal. See map below.

Via Macapagal Blvd - for those coming from CCP Complex, Pablo Ocampo aka Vito Cruz, Harrison Plaza, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Dela Salle, Quirino Ave, San Andres, Taft Ave, Central Bank, etc and alternate route from Manila Ocean Park, US Embassy, UN Ave, Padre Burgos and SM City Manila. Go cross Roxas Blvd from Harrison Plaza and La Salle, turn right onto CCP Complex from Roxas Blvd. Drive all the way to the building located at the other end of the road. Make left toward PICC. Make left again, then turn right onto Magdalena Jalandoni, the road before Star City, which becomes Macapagal Blvd after you cross Gil Puyat Ave where World Trade Center is located to the left corner. Drive all the way past EDSA until you pass through the bridge that crosses the water channel which borders Aseana City. Petron and Shell are the ones you get to see upon entering Aseana City. See two maps below this post.

Aseana City Location and Street Map. Zoom in to get details. Click each pin to see building name.

Parking Area Map Aseana City. Click each red pin to know names of the buildings.

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Where To Park For Grand Fiesta Manila 2011 Celebration

In our article entitled Driving Directions To Newport City, you get to know how to drive from different locations in Metro Manila to Newport City where Resort World Manila is located. Resort World Manila is the entertainment complex in which Grand Fiesta Manila 2011 is being held this Christmas Season.

One of vintage cars in Grand Fiesta Manila 2011

If you're heading to Resort World for Grand Fiesta Manila 2011 Celebration, the best parking area is the one located inside Resort World itself. From Resort Dr, turn right onto Newport Boulevard. This parking is also adjacent to the casino and Rupubliq. Resort World Manila is located to your left along Newport Boulevard as indicated by Resort World neon sign at the top of the building. The parking entrance is located at the other end of the building near corner Sales Road. Make left towards the driveway to parking entrance.

Map below illustrates driving directions from Andrews Avenue to the multilevel parking of Resort World Manila. To get driving direction from your location to Resort World Manila, click Driving Directions To Newport City

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