The City of Marikina is widely known for one famous product; the Marikina branded shoes. Back in the early days of the Philippines, Marikina was the city where the best shoes were. Even until now, a lot of Filipinos can still attest to the quality, the beauty, and the durability of the world-renowned brand. Even the infamous Imelda Marcos loved the city because of its famous shoes that most of her shoe collection is for public viewing in the Philippine International Footwear Center in Marikina.
The city of Marikina is the main entrance towards Metro Manila from people coming from Rizal Province and all other provinces in the North. Because of its unique location, Marikina is a good place to live in, especially for those in the far flung provinces in the north who wants a taste of the urban culture, but without the buzz and the noise of the more urban Metro Manila. For those who want to live in the City of Shoes, here are some very good reasons why you should do so:
RICH CULTURE AND HISTORY
The city is filled with rich history, dating back from before the Spanish colonized the entire Philippine archipelago. Marikina was once a colony of the Kingdom of Tondo, led by the native warlord Lakan Dula. When the Spanish came, Marikina became an important province where commerce and manufactured goods were made for sale in Manila and other provinces. You also have the numerous old churches and buildings, which are major tourism drivers in the city.
A MIX OF URBAN AND SUBURBAN
Marikina is the perfect place for people who want a little in between the urban and rural lifestyle. Because it is situated right in the middle of the entrance towards Metro Manila and the Rizal and Quezon Provinces, some parts of Marikina have not yet been heavily urbanized. Most real estate subdivisions can be found in the suburban part of Marikina. But for those who love the city action, Marikina has it all as well, with its huge malls and a good number of choice restaurants and shops to visit.
In fact, Marikina is well-known for a variety of dishes known as the “Everlasting”, which is similar to an embutido but cooked in llanera and waknatoy, a different type of menudo where pickles are added to give it a sweet yet tangy flavor. The NGI Market in G. Del Pilar, Barangay Parang Marikina is the best place to buy and even taste these awesome delicacies
PEACE AND QUITE
Marikina is one of the most progressive cities in Metro Manila because its local government are doing the best it can to promote peace and order to this fine city. There are police stations within the major commercial districts and residential areas of the city. Even in suburban areas, there are police patrol cars running around the place to monitor the situation within the city.
A HUGE COMMERCIAL CENTER
Ever since the Spanish era, the city of Marikina has always been known for making the best shoes in the Philippines. Today, this title still exists. The Marikina Business District in Shoe Avenue, Marikina is a testament to that claim. With so many shops to visit, you can definitely find what you need here.
Asides from the Marikina Business District, there’s also SM City Marikina and the Sumulong Highway Business District.
A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTORS
Last but not the least, the city of Marikina have definitely made it clear that anyone who wishes to live in this great city has no need to fear, since they’ve established a safe and secure place for homeowners. The Alicante Tower and Barcelona Tower in Marquinton, Marikina are both residential areas where security is always round the clock. There are also convenience stores located below and it is well situated within the city. Asides from the two residential towers, there are numerous subdivisions all over the city, so anyone who wants to live in Marikina is more than welcome to do so!
As you can see, living in Marikina is indeed a great option for people who both love the urban and the suburban way of living. You can check out our listings of properties that are available in Marikina right here!
