Did you know that Paranaque City is home to the only Ramsar-listed wetland in Metro Manila? The 175-hectare Las Piñas–Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area, shared with Las Piñas, was the country’s first declared critical habitat and shelters migratory birds on the East Asian–Australasian Flyway. That’s just one surprise. Many travelers glimpse this bayside city only from an airport taxi, but staying a while rewards you with old churches, glitzy resorts, food-packed subdivisions, and bargain markets. Here’s your friendly guide to eating, shopping, sleeping, and staying safe in Paranaque City, from first-timers’ basics to local insider tips.