A Quick Guide to Exploring Bonifacio Global City
Bonifacio Global
City is the place to be nowadays. Notwithstanding traffic, there's just so much
to see in BGC. Whether you’re into food, arts, or fitness, this
business hub has something you’ll love.
Bonifacio
Global City is a wonderful mix of modernity and culture. Exploring it will give
you a feel of that soul, befitting of its moniker “home of passionate minds.”
If you’re craving for a little adventure or just want to know the place better,
here’s a handy guide to help you with.
EAT
Start
your day with an awesome breakfast, or brunch if you will, in any of the
restaurants at Bonifacio Stopover. Choose from fresh Japanese fare,
familiar Filipino staples, and no-frills fast food. Go for whatever tickles
your taste buds!
If
you find yourself craving for comfort food in the wee hours, you can head
straight here as some merchants like Recovery Food, FamilyMart, and Jollibee
are open 24 hours.
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Location: Bonifacio Stopover, Rizal Drive
corner 31st St.
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For
the poshest bars and clubs in the metropolis, look no further than The
Fort Strip, home of Privé Luxury Club, Jill’s, and Club Haze. BGCitizens
love to hang out here for after-work drinks, to go clubbing, or just chill.
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Location: 28th Street, corner 7th Avenue
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Cap
off the night with more grub from Mercato Centrale, a night market
that put homegrown start-ups of comfort and novelty food under one roof. Here
you’ll find a mix of Filipino and Asian cuisine, street foods, and delectable
desserts. Go and stay until the wee hours because it’s open from 6PM until 3AM
from Thursdays thru Saturdays.
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Location: 25th Street corner 7th
Avenue
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LEARN
Education,
culture, and the arts are esteemed highly in BGC. Apart from being home to the
country’s top educational institutions, BGC celebrates science and the arts -
two of the greatest human traditions ever cultivated. All around, you can see
larger-than-life murals, perfect for your #OOTDs and IG feed goals!
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Different murals can be found all
around BGC. Pictured above is “See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil” by
Archie Geotina (28th St)
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The
country’s first world-class science museum is also in BGC. A project of the
Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc., The Mind Museum is truly
dedicated to give its visitors an extraordinary educational experience that
promotes love for science. It has over 250 interactive exhibits through five
interconnected galleries.
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Location: J. Y. Campos Park, 3rd Ave
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Meanwhile,
the recently inaugurated BGC Arts Center serves as a new
platform for the creative community to share their art with the public. The
only stand-alone theater built from private donations, BGC Arts Center holds
theater performances, art exhibits, and other creative pursuits.
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Location: 26th Street
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PLAY
Play
helps in the overall development of children and keeping the stress levels of
adults low. BGC is teeming with spaces for play anyone can frequently visit.
The BGC
Greenway Park is the longest urban park in Metro Manila at 1.6
kilometers. Open to the public daily from 6AM to 10PM, people can safely run,
bike, or jog in this landscaped expanse. It has patches of green spaces perfect
for lounging and picnics with family and friends.
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Location: McKinley Parkway to Net Plaza
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De
Jesus Oval Park is
one of BGC’s most famous parks. It is closed to traffic every Sunday to give
everyone a chance to enjoy the green without the noise and smoke that cars
bring. Unwind, meditate, walk your dog, and let your kids run and tumble freely
all day! You might also catch some activities and festivals held here
occasionally.
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Location: De Jesus Oval
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For
those who live an active lifestyle or planning to start one, BGC has plenty of
avenues that support such. Just look at Track 30th, a jogging path
with yoga and exercise lawn, and a meditation garden adorned with interactive
art installations crafted out of recycled materials.
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Location: 30th Street
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Children,
meanwhile, will enjoy traditional and well-loved Pinoy games like piko,
holen, luksong baka, habulang taya, and patintero in
designated lawns at Terra 28th.
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Location: 28th Street
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Turf
BGC, the country’s
first ever artificial football turf, is a haven for football enthusiasts.
Whether you can spare time during the week or only on weekends, there are
friendly pickup games to share with fellow football lovers.
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Location: 9th Street
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Whatever
you are passionate for, or whatever it is that you love, there’s always
something to find and do in BGC. Come over and bring the whole squad because
adventure awaits!
For
more information, head on over to the BGC website at www.bgc.com,ph or on Facebook
at www.facebook.com/bonifacioglobalcityph.
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