Divisoria Market
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Denis85_9
Cheffois, France162 contributions
Dec 2022
popular market in the street.
The kind of place where you wander w/o looking for something special but where you can always find something to buy.
The kind of place where you wander w/o looking for something special but where you can always find something to buy.
Written 15 January 2023
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David E
Melbourne, Australia1,390 contributions
Apr 2022
If you want really cheap stuff in Manila, you head to Divisoria.
It's basically a whole suburb of shops and market stalls that sell retail, but at wholesale prices.
It's where Sari Sari store and shop owners from all over the Philippines go to buy in bulk.
The Grab driver told us to be careful and on the lookout for pick pockets.
We had nothing in our pockets and wore our backpacks in front.
We saw all sorts of interesting people, and some were really friendly (as the photos will show).
Very diverse and interesting place for sure.
Trying to get a Grab (Grab is like Uber) out of Divisoria was a battle.
Took over an hour of waiting in the heat and trying to find a car to take our booking.
Eventually we got a ride, and i asked the driver why the GPS wasn't picking up any cars in the area.
He said the drivers don't want to go there because it's too dangerous.
Maybe so, but here were 2 Aussies traipsing round the place, and judging by the inquisitive stares from the locals, we must have been standing out to the max, and we were never bothered, nor felt threatened.
Stop and chat to the locals, show respect, and it will come back to you tenfold.
Never saw a single solitary tourist the whole 3 hours or so we were there.
It was magnificent !
It's basically a whole suburb of shops and market stalls that sell retail, but at wholesale prices.
It's where Sari Sari store and shop owners from all over the Philippines go to buy in bulk.
The Grab driver told us to be careful and on the lookout for pick pockets.
We had nothing in our pockets and wore our backpacks in front.
We saw all sorts of interesting people, and some were really friendly (as the photos will show).
Very diverse and interesting place for sure.
Trying to get a Grab (Grab is like Uber) out of Divisoria was a battle.
Took over an hour of waiting in the heat and trying to find a car to take our booking.
Eventually we got a ride, and i asked the driver why the GPS wasn't picking up any cars in the area.
He said the drivers don't want to go there because it's too dangerous.
Maybe so, but here were 2 Aussies traipsing round the place, and judging by the inquisitive stares from the locals, we must have been standing out to the max, and we were never bothered, nor felt threatened.
Stop and chat to the locals, show respect, and it will come back to you tenfold.
Never saw a single solitary tourist the whole 3 hours or so we were there.
It was magnificent !
Written 5 May 2022
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Abu Yousuf G
Cainta, Philippines1 contribution
Oct 2020
I did some reading from trip advisor before going for the trip. Despite the pandemic the place is busy. Everybody is wearing masks. Yeah, I went to Taboora Street and indeed found a lot of shops selling bottles. It is worth visiting each to have price comparison.
Written 18 October 2020
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RaringtoGo8
Toronto, Canada215 contributions
Jan 2020
Manila has MANY very impressive shopping malls - all air conditioned for hours of convneient browsing BUT for real bargains, nothing beats Divisoria. Or "Divi" as shopaholics call it.. You're going to need at least a full morning or full afternoon- to do it justice. Longer if you can. Go in a group to look out for each other. And go early in the morning for best buys. The store owners usually give good price breaks to he first customers of the day.
Written 25 May 2020
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Hammer13
Melbourne, Australia203 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
And have a good market good value for money with most things be careful when buying electrical stuff like sirens and pads make sure that the connections are suitable for Australian use or English use or American use and make sure that everything is working before you take the phone or pad
Written 14 March 2020
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Linai8711
Manila, Philippines5 contributions
Mar 2020
Divisoria, is indeed a shopping haven in Asia, precisely because, you can find all things that you have in mind, all wrap into one area. Nice clothes, footwear, souvenirs shops, food stalls (wet and dry), varieties of merchandise with big discount are being sold within the premises. Although, loud noise is everywhere😀 That’s to be expected since, lot of people from all walks of life gathered here, everyday!
Written 6 March 2020
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hosuda
5 contributions
Dec 2019
this is nothing in my place in japan. . i see everything unique and crowded, , , i some goods here and cheap price.
Written 5 March 2020
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Hakeem R
London, UK8 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Even though there was a lot of building works going on its a nice place to shop for clothes, especially prom dresses.
Busy crowded and hard to park but that's what you need to experience Manila.
Busy crowded and hard to park but that's what you need to experience Manila.
Written 1 March 2020
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markgage
30 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
This market and mall is amazing! There is so much to see. If you are looking to explore the real Manila and not just the high end malls this will do the trick. Vendors here sell anything you can imagine and all at very cheap prices. My only caution is that it is extremely congested. Don’t expect to manoeuvre a car here. Getting in and out is the challenge
Written 23 February 2020
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idmacartney
Ruakaka, New Zealand33 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Good luck finding anything much in here. Better off going to Greenhills Market ( just don’t buy the watches) better class of junk.
Written 9 February 2020
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paki answer po...san po yung exact add at name nung store? nakakabili po ba ng brand new clothes in bulkorder/ per kilo dyan?
dwayne c
London, UK26 contributions
Yes you buy lots of clothes here with lots of choice .styles and fashion. Give yourself a good few hours to shop. A big tip is if you see something you like buy it there after bartering / negotiating the best price as you may not see it again as there are lots to see here and buy.
Where can I buy wooden chopping boards with bamboo design?
dwayne c
London, UK26 contributions
Yes you can buy many but please barter / negotiate a good price for yourself before buying. I find going very low at first and then moving up the price slowly works or even walking away then going back with a different offer also works.
If you do not like there price and negotiation do not go well look for it else where in the Divisioria very big market as you will find it for the price you like somewhere else in this market.
Is there a place where they sell kimonos?
Frank S
Luzon, Philippines4,673 contributions
If you google "japanese costume in manila", you will find other places not in Divisoria
If you google "japanese costume in Divisoria", you will find a place in Divisoria
Facebook have also and website Shopee
Sorry but answers may not include HTML or website links.
I'd like to buy corporate shoes for women, block heels or anything, where can I find them?
Frank S
Luzon, Philippines4,673 contributions
Many of the shoes in Divisoria are made in China and I assume you want good quality. If you want cheap shoes, google corporate ladies shoes in Divisoria and you will find many suppliers.
If you want good quality shoes then google Marikina Ladies Shoe Stores.
Many Shoes from Marikina are world class
Kim P
Urunga, Australia54 contributions
I am looking to buy fabrics for hobby doing patchwork.
Can anyone please give general direction once we arrive ?
TIA
DOLORES P
Manila, Philippines6 contributions
You can buy fabrics at Ilaya St. Behind those curtain vendors, are stores of fabrics. There also fabric stores near Azcaraga Arcade along C,M. Recto
Kim P
Urunga, Australia54 contributions
I am looking to buy fabrics for hobby doing patchwork.
Can anyone please give general direction once we arrive ?
TIA
slueventsgoddess
Baguio, Philippines13 contributions
I think it can be found in Tabora St.
Kim P
Urunga, Australia54 contributions
I am looking to buy fabrics for hobby doing patchwork.
Can anyone please give general direction once we arrive ?
TIA
Tensing
9 contributions
Once you arrive at NAIA/MNL, you will have to go to the San Lorenzo Roiz Plaza, a distance of about an hour or so, depending upon the route taken and the state of traffic. The Divisoria Market begins there. It is very crowded and chaotic. Take care of your wallet and belongings. Hard bargaining is necessary. But you can end up getting good deals. But I do not know whether you will get the fabrics you are looking for.
Kim P
Urunga, Australia54 contributions
I am looking to buy fabrics for hobby doing patchwork.
Can anyone please give general direction once we arrive ?
TIA
DIVISORIA MARKET (Manila) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Divisoria Market
- Hotels near Divisoria Market:
- (0.40 km) Hotel Lucky Chinatown
- (0.61 km) Ramada by Wyndham Manila Central
- (0.71 km) Red Planet Manila Binondo
- (0.34 km) Dela Chambre Hotel
- (0.59 km) Orion Hotel
- Restaurants near Divisoria Market:
- (0.13 km) Jollibee Divisoria Mall
- (0.21 km) Jollibee Padre Rada
- (0.25 km) Jolibee Sto. Cristo
- (0.27 km) Aldrino's Bibingka
- (0.31 km) King Chef Seafood Restaurant
- Attractions near Divisoria Market:
- (0.11 km) Divisoria Mall
- (0.27 km) 168 Shopping Mall
- (0.45 km) Paco Park
- (0.34 km) Mall 999
- (0.39 km) Lucky Chinatown Mall