Cubao Travel Guide

  Araneta Center, Cubao
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  • Araneta Center, Cubao
      Araneta Center, Cubao
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  • Dampa @ Farmer's Market
      Dampa @ Farmer's Market
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  • Araneta-Cubao MRT Station
      Araneta-Cubao MRT Station
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  • Jumpingson with his grandpa, Cubao, Philippines
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Things to Do  

Gateway

Gateway, Cubao

 nixca316 Says:  When I was a little girl my only choices were: 1) Rustan's (Thank God it's in Gateway)2) Ali Mall (well, it's still there where it is)3) SM Cubao (still there)4) Farmer's Market (still there)5)CubaoX (Marikina Shoe Expo)...about to be gone because of Manhattan Gardens City,... 

Camp Aguinaldo, my 1st Philippine Backyard

Camp Aguinaldo, my 1st Philippine Backyard, Cubao

 nixca316 Says:  There are lots to do here. The Department of National Defense is here, The Philippine Logistics Command, The National Defense College, etcetera, etcetera...Oh, you can play golf here (our house was very near the golf course...it was our playground), you can inline skate... 

After Dinner Constitutional

After Dinner Constitutional, Cubao

 monina_c Says:  After dinner in one of the numerous restaurants in Araneta Center, you can take your constitutional around the area. It is well-lit and relatively safe. : ) 

Hotels  

The Eurotel Araneta: For the budget traveler or backpacker

The Eurotel Araneta: For the budget traveler or backpacker, Cubao

 nixca316 Says:  It was okay...not the best, but it was fine. We had a function then it was too late to go home. The rooms are clean. =)(the rates change per season, but it's one of the lowest of its kind) Fax: +63(2) 912-6735All major credit cards are accepted37 Guest RoomsAMENITIES &... 

Sogo,Aurora Boulevard: Fernandina88

Sogo,Aurora Boulevard: Fernandina88, Cubao

 marissa71 Says:  -www.fernandina88.com.ph-www.regaliagroup.com.ph-Sogo Hotel,Edsa, Cubao-913-4435, 913-4449 Pls just check out the sites.DailyWeeklyMonthly -Fernandina88 is in P.Tuazon St.,Across Ali Mall-Two Sogo Hotels in Cubao(Auroral Blvd & Edsa)-Fersal Apartelle in P.Tuazon,after Ali... 

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Restaurants  

KKK: Food Revolution

KKK: Food Revolution, Cubao

 monina_c Says:  The restaurant is well appointed and clean. The decor is made out of native materials and I loved the light treatments with blue bottles. :)The crew are neatly dressed and well-trained.The food is reasonable priced and delicious. All dishes are for sharing. :) I loved the... 

Cafe Ten Titas: Another Pinoy Fusion Resto

Cafe Ten Titas: Another Pinoy Fusion Resto, Cubao

 nixca316 Says:  It was our second time to dine at Cafe Ten Titas (the ten aunts of Marvin Agustin, an award winning actor in our country) and we had a better experience. It still wasn't a spectacular one, but very memorable indeed. The food, well, I've tasted better, but I still recommend... 

Hap Chan: Shrimp Salad?!

Hap Chan: Shrimp Salad?!, Cubao

 monina_c Says:  The food served in this restaurant is delicious and it's easy on the budget. The staff are friendly and there's prompt service. Shrimp Salad, Soya Milk, Pata Tim and Mantao 

Nightlife  

There are fun places to visit!

There are fun places to visit!, Cubao

 marissa71 Says:  Clowns in AranetaPadi's Point Casual is better. 

Transportation  

Metro Rail Transit

Metro Rail Transit, Cubao

 nixca316 Says:  From Makati (Ayala Station) up to Cubao-Araneta Station, the fare is 12 Pesos, From Cubao-Araneta Station, to Ayala Station, is 12 Pesos again. There's a special section for the elderly, for women and the handicapped. (well, it's more of an EL train than a subway, but...) =) 

Ride the Metro Rail Transit

Ride the Metro Rail Transit, Cubao

 marissa71 Says:  From Makati Ride a Bus w/ sign CubaoMRT from Ayala or Buendia to CubaoFrom Quezon City(North)MRTPublic utility jeep(look for the Sign:Cubao)From Quezon City(West)MRTPublic Utility Jeep w/ sign Cubao FXFrom MarikinaMRTFX/Bus/PUJ w/ sign Cubao 

Shopping  

Gateway Mall: For the Sophisticated Shopper

Gateway Mall: For the Sophisticated Shopper, Cubao

 julia_r Says:  Gateway Mall is complete environment designed for the sophisticated shopper. Housed in a five level building with a small indoor floating oasis/garden at the center, the mall offers the good choices of shopping stores, dining restaurants and entertainment centers. Shoppers... 

SM Shoemart: "You've got it all!"

SM Shoemart: "You've got it all!", Cubao

 marissa71 Says:  One stop shop.Clothes(Formal,Casual,Sporty,Jologs..) All the things you need from food to appliances. "Shop till your drop" 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Don't walk alone at night

Don't walk alone at night, Cubao

 nixca316 Says:  If it's just Araneta Center, it's a generally safe place...most of the places are safe, but you'll never know if there are lurkers there....don't pass the streets without lamposts...it's better safe than sorry, right?If you don't have a choice but to walk alone, be sure to... 

Tourist Traps  

Some places are crowded

Some places are crowded, Cubao

 julia_r Says:  Since Quezon City is a big place, there are a lot of people, residents and as well as passers by.The Araneta Center is one of those places jammed pack specially on holidays, and the night before a long weekend vacation. A lot of travelers go to the place to their rides back... 

Favorites  

The Carnival @ Araneta Center

The Carnival @ Araneta Center, Cubao

 julia_r Says:  Araneta Center, Quezon City being the center of Quezon City has links to many places, far or near. Its like everything you need is there...being older too than Makati City...it has transformed its old look to a new vibrant atmosphere making it competitive to the other... 

Cubao, REBORN!

Cubao, REBORN!, Cubao

 marissa71 Says:  *Gateway*Gateway Cineplex*Bistro's Garden*Eat my favorite food in Jumbo Jap,Fastfood Center of Gateway*Taco Bell*Clowns in Araneta*Araneta Coliseum Oh Im always here...bec. the building where I work lies in the busy place of Cubao. Huge changes had transpired before & after... 

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Q:  mga dude...meron ba sa inyo may alam ng number ng guess apartelle 

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The Araneta Center and so much more

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 Our first Philippine backyard was Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, which is in Quezon City and very, very near Cubao. Well, CGEA is part of Murphy, which is in Cubao, so I guess I could consider myself... 

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Cubao Cubao...Bow

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 Cubao, Cubao.... calls the jeepney barker, or the Bus conductor Cubao is the "junction" of Quezon City because its where most Provincial Bus terminals are. With that in the vicinity, there are plenty... 

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before leaving my soul sister's country

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 wake up about 05.00 am and i just realize it's still in a bus enroute vigan - manila! why i'd got this deep sleep about 8 hours without woken up even for a second? this ilocano blanket and the great... 

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VT Meet with Carlito

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 ... he is the Kuya of all Kuyas! We finally got to meet him last October when he and his wife, Sylvia, came to Manila to attend a seminar and make some rounds of the sights that they missed the last... 

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Jumping in Cubao!

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 This is my JumpingBiologicalFather when he jumped with my son in Cubao on JUne 12, 2010 (my father's birthdate) 

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