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- An Updated Airport. Better airports are better for tourists, as more comfortable terminals, better baggage handling, and more frequent flights result in a smoother traveling experience and a positive impression of the host area.
- Unique Culture and Heritage. The site where Cebu City stands has likely been inhabited for thousands of years before the Spanish established it as a fort in 1569.
- Access to Several of the World’s Best Beaches and Outdoor Attractions. If the city’s culture and the cuisine don’t do it for you, Cebu City still has other types of pursuits and diversions nearby.
- Vibrant Nightlife. If you’re a night owl, Cebu City won’t disappoint. It’s one of few major Philippine cities outside of Metro Manila that could truly claim to keep a non-stop 24/7 rhythm, with bars, restaurants, stores, and many other establishments open at all hours.
- Cebu Taoist Temple
- Temple of Leah
- Sirao Flower Garden
- 10,000 Roses of Cebu
- Osmeña Peak
- Kawasan Falls
- Pescador Island
- Oslob Whale Sharks
- Tumalog Falls
- Sumilon Island Sandbar
Let’s start within the city area. First off, we have Cebu Taoist Temple in Beverly Hills Subdivision, Cebu City. The Chinese Taoismcommunity built this Chinese style architecture temple in 1972. This temple had become popular because of its artistic structures. Even non-believers of the Taoism religion pay visit to the place. From there, you can se...
The next tourist attraction is the Temple of Leahwhich is along Cebu Transcentral highway. Teodorico Soriano Adarna built this temple in 2012. The temple is a symbol of his undying lovefor his wife of 53 years, Leah Villa Albino-Adarna. The temple has 24 chambers including a museum, an art gallery and a library. Moreover, this place has Leah’s favo...
Heading to the more elevated spot is in the Busay area which is the Sirao Flower Garden. Going there is like experiencing the Netherlands, thus this tourist attraction is commonly called, “The Little Amsterdam”. The array of celosia (or ‘Burlas’ by locals) flowers in flaring red, purple, yellow, orange makes it Amsterdam-ish. The put-up windmill an...
Moving to the nearby island of Mactan, you can visit the 10,000 Roses Cebu. This magnificent spot, which is in Day-as Barangay Rd, Cordova, Cebu, has gone viral on social media. 10,000 artificial LED-poweredroses surround this certain Roses Café & More. Most guests prefer to go there during dusk to see the beautiful sunset while the roses lit up at...
Going south, you could climb the Osmeña Peak of Cebu in Mantalongon, Dalaguete (pronounced “Dalaget”). Standing at 1,013 meters above sea level, Osmeña Peak is the highest point in the entire island. Lime stones that have sharp protruding peaks which are perfect for taking pictures make up these hills. The peak is part of the Mantalongon mountain r...
Still in the south of Cebu is the breathtaking Kawasan Falls in Badian municipality. Some hikers from Osmena Peak traverse to Kawasan Falls after camping, but you can just go directly to Kawasan via Barili. Kawasan Falls is a three-stage cascade ofclear turquoise water from mountain springs of Mantalongon mountain range. The waterfalls is a pearlof...
Pescador Island is in TañonStrait – few kilometers off the coast of Moalboal in the south of Cebu Island. It is one of the best diving spots in Cebu. Its island reef is a sandy slope covered with soft coral from 5–10 meters (15–35 ft). Further, there is a wall covered with hard corals dropping down to about 40 meters (130 ft). In that wall are tons...
On the other side of the island is where you can experience swimming with the Oslob Whale Sharks, locally known as the “Tuki”. Oslob Municipality is known for old churches and beautiful beaches but became more popular because of the gentle giants – the Whale Sharks. Local fishermen would interact with the whale sharks by feeding them…until large nu...
Few kilometers away from the whale shark attraction is the Tumalog Falls. It is also situated in the municipality of Oslob. Locals call this body of water, the “Toslob Falls” or “Mag-ambak Falls”. Tumalog Falls is a curtain like waterfallsthat covers the entire cliff with cool and clear water. Moss embraces the rocks of the cliff which filters the ...
Still in Oslob is the small but picturesque Island of Sumilon where you can appreciate the sandbar. With its clear azure watersand pristine white sands, Sumilon Island’s sandbar is very popular.. It mimics a photogenic and mesmerizing tropical paradise that lures all types of travelers. Bluewater Resorts owns the island; hence, spending the night i...
- Moalboal. Moalboal is one of the most popular places to go in Cebu for divers. For locals, it is known as a party haven with a very lively nightlife scene.
- Badian. Badian is a nature adventure haven in South Cebu. One of the most visited tourist spots in Badian is Kawasan Falls, the endpoint of all canyoneering adventures (highly recommended!)
- Oslob. Oslob is one of the top places to visit in Cebu if you are looking for unique things to do. Home to 9 gigantic whale sharks, Oslob is famous for its whale shark watching.
- Bantayan Island. Bantayan Island is one of the most visited tourist spots in North Cebu when it comes to crystal-clear white sand beaches. Home to many of the best beaches in Cebu, Bantayan Island is the perfect tourist spot in Cebu if you are looking for rest and relaxation.
- Summer Weather in the Philippines Almost All-Year. If you want to escape winter, a trip to the Philippines is a must. As a tropical country, the Philippines only has two seasons: dry and rainy seasons.
- Friendly and Warm Filipinos. Aside from the Philippines' picturesque spots, the Filipinos' warmth and hospitality is a reason itself for you to visit the country.
- Budget-Friendly Destination. Cost is one of the major considerations of a traveler. Good thing, traveling in the Philippines is very affordable. For example, there are plenty of day tours that just cost around PHP1000 (USD20).
- Philippine Beaches and Islands. The Philippines consistently tops the best beaches and islands lists in the world by international publications. With over 7,000 islands and white sand beaches that stretch from coast to coast, you can’t deny the fact that the Philippines is gifted with the magic of nature’s wonder.
- INAMBAKAN FALLS. Inambakan Falls is known for having a beautiful 100-ft waterfall that plunges into a wide pool of blue water. Surrounded by lush jungle greenery it is indeed an amazing scene.
- SUNRISE HIKE TO OSMENA PEAK. From Alegria, we organized motorbike to take both myself, a friend and of course the driver to Osmena Peak. It was only $10 per person return and was a 1.5-hour journey each way.
- KAWASAN FALLS CANYONEERING. Canyoneering through the Gatorade blue waters all the way down the canyons into Kawasan Falls is one of the most popular tourist activities on the island.
- MAINIT HOT SPRING IN MALABUYOC. A 15-minute bus ride away from D’Allegre (costing less than $1) you will head to Mainit Hot Springs. A short walk through the jungle and you will arrive at some amazing hot springs, surrounded by lush greenery and a waterfall.
Find out the top tourist spots and activities in Cebu. From Kawasan Falls canyoneering, Temple of Leah, Sirao Garden, white sand beaches, and more!
The province of Cebu is a wonderful treasure chest of urban architecture gems, rich cultural heritage, idyllic islands and turquoise waterfalls, captivating wildlife, world-class Cebu hotels and resorts including some of the best Philippines luxury resorts, and sumptuous local food—perfect for those who are looking for the total package on a ...
