The Picasso
Things to Do in Salcedo Village
Markets, parks, galleries, and day trips, all from one address in Makati.
Area guide
Where is Salcedo Village?
One of Makati's most walkable neighbourhoods, between the Ayala Center and Legazpi Village: mid-rise blocks, embassies, tree-lined streets, and a weekend market culture unlike anywhere else in the CBD. The Picasso sits at 119 L.P. Leviste, within walking distance of all of it.
Sat · 7 AM – 2 PM · 400 m
Salcedo Saturday Market
Food stalls of artisan bread, kesong puti, heirloom rice, gyoza, banh mi, and coffee. Metro Manila's most-loved weekend market, two minutes away.
Jaime Velasquez Park
Sun · 7 AM – 2 PM · 1.2 km
Legazpi Sunday Market
The Sunday counterpart in the next village over: organic produce, Filipino crafts, and a family crowd.
Legazpi Active Park
700 m
Greenbelt Mall
Five connected buildings of shopping, dining, and cinemas around open-air gardens. Ten minutes on foot down Leviste.
Daily ~10 AM – 10 PM
~1 km
Ayala Triangle Gardens
Landscaped paths at the symbolic centre of the Makati CBD, with the Lights and Sounds of Christmas each November to January.
Seasonal light shows
~400 m
Jaime Velasquez Park
The everyday green space of Salcedo Village, and home to the Saturday market. About 400 metres from the lobby.
Salcedo Village
good to know Culture and heritage
Culture and Heritage Near The Picasso
On-site · 3rd floor · free
Altro Mondo Gallery
Street parking on L.P. Leviste Street. The building has no on-site garage.
~3 km
Lopez Memorial Museum and Library
One of the Philippines' most significant private collections of Filipiniana and rare books.
~1 km · Tue–Sun
Ayala Museum
Interactive galleries on Philippine history and culture. The Diorama Experience is the one not to miss.
Open 24 hours · free
The Ruins at Ayala Triangle Gardens
An outdoor public art installation at the heart of the Makati CBD.
~2 km
Yuchengco Museum
Houses the Yuchengco family art collection, including significant works by Fernando Amorsolo and Juan Luna.
WHERE TO EAT
Where to Eat Nearby
Start with the two restaurants downstairs, then walk into the neighbourhood:
Further afield
Day trips from Makati
Bonifacio Global City
~5 km · 20–30 min · High Street and public art
Batangas · Anilao
~100–130 km · diving
Antipolo · Pinto Art Museum
~25 km · 45–60 min
Las Piñas Bamboo Organ
~20 km · 40–60 min
Tagaytay
~60 km · 1.5–2 hrs · Taal views
Corregidor Island
Ferry from CCP Complex, Pasay
FAQS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Salcedo Village safe for travelers?
Salcedo Village is regarded as one of the safest urban neighbourhoods in Metro Manila, with 24-hour street lighting, regular police patrols, and CCTV across the district. The Picasso runs a 24-hour front desk and round-the-clock guest assistance.
When is the best time to visit?
The dry season runs roughly November to May, the wet season June to October. November through February is the most comfortable, with temperatures around 24 to 30 degrees Celsius and lower humidity. March through May is the hottest, sometimes past 35. The Salcedo and Legazpi markets run year-round.
The art of great stays
Make Salcedo Village your base
Markets, parks, galleries, and the CBD, all a short walk from the lobby. Book with us directly and settle in.
Or call +632 8828 4774 · reservations@picassomakati.com
