15 PHILIPPINES Scams, Rip Offs & Tourist Traps (Watch Before You Go To Manila in 2025) !

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1. 0:48

   Intramuros

   🏛️ Historic site · Intramuros

   A kalesa ride should cost about 350–500 pesos; many churches and museums here are closed on Mondays.

2. 6:23

   Market! Market!

   🛍️ Shopping · Bonifacio Global City, Taguig · brief mention

   Mall money changers here are a trusted spot to exchange currency, with better rates than the airport.

3. 6:43

   Greenhills Shopping Center

   🛍️ Shopping · Greenhills, San Juan

   Replica basketball jerseys go for about 500 pesos; watch for pickpockets in the crowds.

4. 6:45

   Divisoria

   🛒 Market · Tondo

   Bargain hard for replica jerseys and keep phones in zipped pockets.

5. 10:57

   San Agustin Church

   ⛩️ Temple · Intramuros · brief mention

   Closed on Mondays, when touts may still offer tours of the area.

6. 12:24

   Rizal Park

   🌳 Park · Ermita · brief mention

   Groups of beggars can gather around solo walkers here.

7. 12:51

   999 Shopping Mall

   🛍️ Shopping · Divisoria, Binondo · brief mention

   Named as a pickpocketing hotspot, so carry valuables securely.

8. 15:24

   Solaire Resort & Casino

   🚡 Activity · Entertainment City, Parañaque

   Recommended over back-alley card games, which are rigged scams.

9. 16:00

   Okada Manila

   🚡 Activity · Entertainment City, Parañaque · brief mention

   Suggested as a safe, legal alternative to illegal street card games.