Being the Shoe Capital of the Philippines, Marikina is surrounded by different shoe and bag factories which are flocked by many tourists who want to buy durable and long-lasting shoe yet affordable price. Here are some of the notable shoe shops in Marikina that will fit you and your budget.

•    JAPS Shoe Factory

One of the oldest shoe factories of Marikina owned by Mr. Florentino Santiago which has been in business for the past 35 years. The factory serves a a one-stop shop for all visitors of the city and one of the many worthwhile projects of the Marikina City Tourism Council.

•    EDA Bag Factory

It is located along the Riverpark at the back of Chinese pagoda where one can buy quality bags at the most reasonable prices.

•    Natalia Bag Factory

One of Marikina's noted bag factories owned and managed by the enterprising Muriel Family with belts as their original products. After several years of venture, the business started to manufacture products for local as well as international market. The factory is located at 36 Gumamela St. Sampaguita Village Malanday Marikina City.

Getting Around

Currently, elevated light rail systems run through Marikina City. The first or last station of LRT 2 is Santolan located along Marcos Highway. The station connects to Claro M. Recto Avenue in Manila.

Public transportation within the city, like in most of the urban areas in the Philippines, is facilitated mostly using inexpensive jeepneys and buses. Tricycles (motorbikes with an attached two seater carriage) are the usual transportation used for short distances, while Taxi cabs are used by the upper middle class. The roads are organized around a set of long narrow and circumferential roads that radiate and circle in and around the city.