Recto station (also known as Recto Terminal station) is an elevated Manila Light Rail Transit (LRT) station situated on Line 2. Located on

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at the district boundary of Santa Cruz and Quiapo in

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, it is the western terminus of the line. Its convenient location has helped create many businesses in the area, from the number of

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s and

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s to restaurants and shops, with a good majority of them being a short walk from the station. It is the busiest station in the rail line.

Nearby landmarks

The station is near popular shopping centers like Isetann Cinerama Recto, Odeon Terminal Mall, QQ Mall Quiapo (with a

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branch), Raon Shopping Center, Cartimar Manila Shopping Center (not to be confused with the one in

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), and Arranque Market. The famous bargain capital of

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and the old grand central terminal of Tutuban are also within a few minutes' commute from the station. Other nearby landmarks include Nice Hotel, the Manila Grand Opera Hotel, Fabella Memorial Hospital, and

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(Bilibid Viejo). Due to its position being near the

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, the station is also close to educational institutions such as Far Eastern University,

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, Arellano High School,

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, Philippine College of Health Sciences, STI College Recto, Access Computer College-Manila, and

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Transportation links

True to its name, Recto station is a major transportation hub. Buses,

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, and e-trikes all stop and ply the street level. Recto station serves as the transfer point for commuters riding the LRT Line 1 via an elevated walkway to Doroteo Jose station.

Gallery

Image:MRT-2 Recto Station Platform 4.jpg, A train at the station's eastbound track File:Line_2_Recto_Station_South_Entrance_fvf.jpg, South Entrance of the station File:02313jf Recto Avenue Oroquieta Street Santa Cruz Manila fvf 01.jpg, View of the station from street level Recto LRT-2 Station Concourse Stalls Renovated.jpg, Concourse at 3rd floor {{DEFAULTSORT:Recto station Manila Light Rail Transit System stations Railway stations opened in 2004 Buildings and structures in Santa Cruz, Manila Buildings and structures in Quiapo, Manila