Tourist Spots

Parañaque has an aggregate land area at 46.57 square kilometers the third largest in the National Capital Region (NCR). It is Subdivided into two congressional district, composed of 16 barangays Parañaque has made the city suitable for urban settlement as proven by the steadily increasing population and number of residential subdivisions.

CLASSIFICATION : Highly Urbanized City
POPULATION: 539,043

BIRD SANCTUARY- Home of Migratory Birds from Neighboring Asian Country such as China and as far as Siberia during Winter Season. Pick seasons from August to March.

CASINO FILIPINO- There is never a dull day in Parañaque. Facilities and their distinctive attractions and features allow you to unwind and relax. Splendid shows and tax- free winnings at the country's premiere casino can make your day an unforgettable experience.

DAMPA- Seafood lovers from all over Metropolitan Manila troop to the various markets of Parañaque City. There are dozen of places to shop for the freshest crustaceans, mollusks, shellfish and other marine and freshwater catch. Courteous Parañaqueño vendors often offer to clean or debone the fish purchase, free of charge, to the delight of consumers.

BATI- the word originates from the tagalog term PAGBATI, meaning to greet. The Bati has little girls dancing before the image of the Risen Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary in front of the church during the Easter rites, right after the SALUBONG.

SAN DIONISIO CHAPEL- Home of Headless Patron Saint TATA DUNE.

ST. ANDREWS CHURCH- The evangelization of Parañaque started 400 years ago with the arrival of the Augustinian missionaries. The founding religious order chose La Huerta as the site of their mission house. It is now the shrine of the Nuestra Sñra. Del Buen Suceso.

SUNDUAN- Is the Pilipino term for "fetching". This celebration in La Huerta, features a parade of escorted young ladies holding colorful parasols. Brass bands fetch each pair and parade around the town.

REDEMTORIST CHURCH- The Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Baclaran continues to be the most attended church in Asia. It has a seating capacity of 3,000And 9,000 for standing devotees.