Roxas Boulevard
Roxas Boulevard
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Roxas Boulevard is a popular waterfront promenade in Manila in the Philippines. The boulevard, which runs along the shores of Manila Bay, is well-known for its sunsets and stretch of coconut trees. The divided roadway has become a trademark of Philippine tourism, famed for its yacht club, hotels, restaurants, commercial buildings and parks. Originally called Cavite Boulevard, it was renamed Dewey Boulevard in honor of the American Admiral George Dewey, who under his command defeated the Spanish navy in the Battle of Manila Bay in 1898. The boulevard was again renamed to Heiwa Boulevard in late 1941 during Japanese Home Rule and Roxas Boulevard in the 1960s to honor President Manuel Roxas, the fifth president of the Republic of Philippines. The arcing road runs in a north-south direction from Rizal Park in Manila and ends in Parañaque at the intersection of Ninoy Aquino International Airport Road. However, the most popular points along the Boulevard can be found along a 3-kilometer stretch, whose endpoints are bounded by Rizal Park and the Cultural Center of the Philippines. In between those two points can be found the Manila Yacht Club, Manila Ocean Park and the US Embassy.
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Manuel I
Manila, Philippines1,491 contributions
Jun 2020
We were happy to see this branch of Starbucks open as early as 7am for breakfast. COVID-19 protocols for safety were all in place including the social distancing requirement for its limited dine-in clients. The coffee menu and the usual breakfast displays were available, and service was indeed as efficient as before.
Written June 25, 2020
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MissHK2009
Hong Kong, China6,195 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Last time I visited Manila is already 14 years ago. I still remember the charming Roxas Boulevard with trees waving in the breeze 🌴🌴😍
Two weeks ago, I specially paid a visit again. Oh, it's all gone! It has become a remote place with debris and board obstructing the seaview. The seashore and sea water are fed with trash and debris too. Beautiful Manila has already been buried as memory 😵💫
Two weeks ago, I specially paid a visit again. Oh, it's all gone! It has become a remote place with debris and board obstructing the seaview. The seashore and sea water are fed with trash and debris too. Beautiful Manila has already been buried as memory 😵💫
Written August 20, 2023
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Ric T
Metro Manila, Philippines29 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
It seems to be a simple boulevard with a view of the Manila Bay along the way. But, every time, it never fails to attract the passers by to slow down a little bit and take a deep breath of the sea wind and glance awhile at the alluring view of the Bay anytime of the day. I passed this boulevard many times and I would not deny that its natural beauty still mesmerize me, specially during the afternoon sunset. It is a must see for every tourist who visits Manila.
Written March 15, 2016
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Cracky_Bear
Minneapolis, MN98 contributions
Jun 2014 • Friends
Roxas Boulevard was once the most beautiful street in Manila, in not all of the Philippines. In the 1950's and 60's it was a gorgeous place to walk along and could have easily rivaled Kalakaua Street along Waikiki in Hawaii. Now though, decades of corruption, poor infrastructure, and overpopulation have turned it into a foul-smelling, dingy place that I would not recommend anyone tread. As a foreigner, you are like a light, and street beggars are the moths. They will flock to you and hound you mercilessly. The area smells like low tide and everything along the boulevard (except for the U.S. Embassy) looks dirty and dilapidated. You can see remnants of it's former glory days underneath all that dirt and grime, but it will only make you weep for how far this pearl of the orient city has fallen from grace.
Written June 2, 2014
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Victorianlad
Melbourne, Australia18,047 contributions
Although the busy multi-lane thoroughfare of Roxas Boulevard is well known in the Philippines for having the US Embassy, the Manila Yacht Club and other local landmarks along its length, in one sense it has gone downhill.
Yes, the spectacular Manila sunsets can be viewed from it.
However, the Manila Baywalk area with its restaurants and cafes that were so popular for two or three years is sometimes deserted.
Refer to 'Manila Baywalk' for a discussion as to why. It is sad that an area that was begiining to do so well is now a shadow of its recent self.
Yes, the spectacular Manila sunsets can be viewed from it.
However, the Manila Baywalk area with its restaurants and cafes that were so popular for two or three years is sometimes deserted.
Refer to 'Manila Baywalk' for a discussion as to why. It is sad that an area that was begiining to do so well is now a shadow of its recent self.
Written August 14, 2008
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Armand8871076
Durham, CA49 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
It was easy to see that this potentially grand and glorious boulevard at the edge of Manila Bay had seen better days. There was a lot of garbage, unfinished construction, unkempt lawns and rundown war memorials. We hope the Philippine people will demand that this area be returned to its original state.
Written January 14, 2015
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norrie19
Manila, Philippines89 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
I hadn't walked on Roxas Boulevard in years and took my young daughter there to see Manila Bay. Just north of the Marina was disgusting - dirt and litter everywhere, squatters camped out under the trees, a sewage stink coming from the sea and traffic fumes from the other direction. You have to take your life in your hands trying to cross Roxas since there are no pedestrain bridges. We walked a couple of hundred metres, we'd seen enough and I was beginning to gag. Boulevard? It's a disgrace to the city.
Written April 23, 2014
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Jimmy069
London, United Kingdom212 contributions
Feb 2014 • Family
We wanted to walk along the walkway by the bay from the US Embassy. It looks very pleasant.
Unfortunately the stink from the water and surrounds was horrendous. We only walked 50 metres and then had to move away. People were in the water but i suppose they are used to it. The areas under the trees was so dirty and smelly where the homeless live. It hadn't rained for a few days to freshen it up.
This could be such a good area for tourists. It could be made so good. The bay with the views and sunsets has so much potential.
Unfortunately it is horrible.
Unfortunately the stink from the water and surrounds was horrendous. We only walked 50 metres and then had to move away. People were in the water but i suppose they are used to it. The areas under the trees was so dirty and smelly where the homeless live. It hadn't rained for a few days to freshen it up.
This could be such a good area for tourists. It could be made so good. The bay with the views and sunsets has so much potential.
Unfortunately it is horrible.
Written March 3, 2014
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Raymond W
Townsville, Australia4,525 contributions
Nov 2015 • Friends
Roxas (pronounced Rohas) is one of the city's main thoroughfares, and as such, it suffers from very heavy traffic. During morning or evening rush hour it can take as much as two hours to drive along its 10 km or so.
Having said that, there isn't really any reason to do so. Manila Bay must have once been beautiful, but is now badly polluted and the boulevard is now lined by semi-abandoned building, cheap hotels, and fast-food places.
All in all, this isn't really a tourist attraction.
Having said that, there isn't really any reason to do so. Manila Bay must have once been beautiful, but is now badly polluted and the boulevard is now lined by semi-abandoned building, cheap hotels, and fast-food places.
All in all, this isn't really a tourist attraction.
Written November 28, 2015
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SurreyGirl27
Addlestone, UK1,146 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
Roxas Boulevard is the main promenade alongside Manila Bay, which is very much an industrial port with a few fishing vessels and the collection point for manila evening cruises. There are numerous sellers alongside the waterfront selling various soft drinks and snacks. they are currently undergoing construction so it is a mixture of concrete paths and rubble so you need to watch your step. Lots of runners and joggers are out early morning and evening ans are dog walkers (watch out for the dog mess). It needs some improvement and renovation but the restaurants along the opposite side of the road are varied and offer some great dishes, particularly Filipino ones and fresh seafood. There are some signs of poverty and some dubious activities gong on behind the wall by 'ladies of the night' but not as bad as in other reviews. A few stalls are scattered along the bay side and several hopeful locals who are trying to persuade you into a massage along the wall (not recommended!) B
Written February 24, 2015
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Can you please give me a list of hotels/Bed and Breakfast/ Inns along Manila Bay ?
Written August 8, 2016
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