What used to be a part of Barangay Bel-Air is now a vibrant and distinct community in Modern Makati.
Located right in the heart of Makati, Salcedo Village was named after Juan and Felipe de Salcedo, Spanish conquistadors who joined Miguel Lopez de Legaspi’s expedition to the Indies and the Pacific that led to the country’s colonization in 1565. Juan de Salcedo, in turn, led the army who conquered Manila, which was then under Islamic rule.
Neighbors
Its immediate neighbors are affluent residential communities: Bel-Air 1, Bel-Air 2, and Urdaneta Village.
Getting Around*
Salcedo Village is easily accessible to both motorists and commuters, as it’s surrounded by major thoroughfares: Senator Gil Puyat Avenue (also known as Buendia Avenue), Ayala Avenue, Paseo De Roxas, and Makati Avenue. The MRT has a station near Ayala Avenue, which takes commuters in and out of the city.
People can also reduce their carbon footprint with Makati’s strategically located walkways and underpasses, which make walking safe and hassle-free. Moreover, eJeepneys, or jeepneys that run on electricity supplied by rechargeable batteries, have a Salcedo Village route.
Streets within Salcedo Village are also pedestrian and biker-friendly. It’s easy to move from one place to the next and burn calories while you’re at it.
Why You’ll Love The Place
Today, Salcedo Village is one of Makati’s hotspots for business and leisure. Towering office buildings stand side by side with stylish condominiums, chic restaurants, hip cafes, and modern fitness centers around the area.
The community’s central location and mix of establishments make work-life balance possible. Corporate hotshots can quickly transition from the boardroom to their favorite bar while young parents can lift weights at the gym then run with their kids in the park.
Planning to live here? Condominium projects in Salcedo Village range from contemporary to impressive unions of functionality and luxury. The 31-storey Valero Grand Suites, for instance, offers the conveniences of condominium living with the elegance of a hotel. It has 24-hour security, a gym, spa, jacuzzi, swimming pool, function rooms, and a business center. Whether you’re a family or a busy business executive, the amenities in this property cater to different lifestyle needs.
Makati: Where you live, work, and play
If you work in Makati, living in Salcedo Village allows you to do away with the rush hour all together. You’re just a few minutes walk away from the Makati Central Business District. As one of the country’s key financial centers, top local and multinational corporations are based there.
Also within the vicinity are the biggest names in retail: Ayala Center (Glorietta and Greenbelt shopping centers), Rustan’s, The SM Store Makati, Landmark, and Makati Cinema Square. Art enthusiasts will also love the Ayala Museum’s excellently curated collections.
Meanwhile, families and young professionals will be glad to know that schools such as Assumption College, Don Bosco Technical Institute, Mapua Institute of Technology, Asian Institute of Management, and the Ateneo Graduate School of Business are all within a kilometer or two of each other. The city’s premier hospital, Makati Medical Center, offers state-of-the-heart healthcare.
People
Salcedo Village residents come from different demographic segments, from yuppies moving up the corporate ladder to senior business executives, young families, and expatriates temporarily assigned in the country or those who have decided to call the Philippines home.
Expect Salcedo Village to pack in the working crowd during weekdays and trendy urbanites during the weekends, with the very popular Salcedo Saturday Market. Shoppers can bring home great finds ranging from fresh produce to handicrafts, heirloom dishes, and artisanal products.
Lifestyle
Salcedo Village is a bustling community from morning ‘til night. It is a great place for the corporate go-getters who thrive in a fast-paced environment. The great thing about this community is that it manages to maintain a laid-back vibe that allows residents to relax, spend time with people that matter to them, and indulge after an intense day at work.
Whether you want to spend an active day with the family (Makati Sports Club), experience a hardcore circuit workout (FTX Fitness), enjoy head-to-toe grooming befitting a gentleman (Felipe and Sons), shop for locally-sourced, organic products (Echostore), look for vinyl records (Grey Market), have great conversations over a delicious meal (Wildflour, Relish, Gino’s Brick Oven Pizza), or an excellent cup of coffee (Commune Cafe, Toby’s Estate), you won’t lack for choices at Salcedo Village.
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