Plaza Mexico, Manila
Facts and practical information
Plaza Mexico is a historic riverside square in Manila, Philippines, located at the west end of Magallanes Drive and Riverside Drive in Intramuros bordering the Pasig River in the north. It is surrounded by the Aduana Building on the south, the Bureau of Immigration Building on the east and the ruins of the Bastión de Maestranza and Puerta de Almacenes on the west. The Pasig River Ferry has a station also named Plaza Mexico located northeast of the square behind the Immigration building. The square was named Plaza Mexico in 1964 to commemorate the 4th centenary of the expedition of Miguel López de Legazpi and Andres de Urdaneta from New Spain and the historic Manila-Acapulco galleon trade relations between the two nations that lasted 250 years. ()
IntramurosManila
Plaza Mexico – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, 168 Shopping Mall, San Agustin Church.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Plaza Mexico?
How to get to Plaza Mexico by public transport?
Bus
- Intramuros • Lines: P2P UBE-Robinsons (4 min walk)
- Four Seasons Riviera • Lines: T330 (4 min walk)
Ferry
- Escolta • Lines: Pasig River Ferry (8 min walk)
- Lawton • Lines: Pasig River Ferry (13 min walk)
Light rail
- Central Terminal • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)
- Carriedo • Lines: 1 (16 min walk)
Metro
- Recto • Lines: 2 (24 min walk)