CEBU | Travel Guide + Itinerary + Budget + Map
Sunday, October 01, 2017
The province of Cebu is said to be the Gateway to a Thousand Journeys. And right in the center of this so-called gateway is the Queen City of the South, Cebu City. And the title is not without weight; Cebu City is the oldest city in the Philippines and the first capital of the country. This is where the Spaniards first settled after landing at the nearby Mactan Island, making it the fount of Christianity in the Far East.
The whole of Cebu—its mainland and 167 islands—is divided into nine cities and forty four municipalities; thirteen of these, including Cebu City, are consolidated as Metro Cebu. With a combined population of almost three million people, it is the second most populous area in the country.
Cebu City and the whole of Cebu is one of the most visited tourist regions in the country. The city and the countryside is teeming with historic colonial architecture, its coastlines are replete with fine white sand beaches, and its interior can surprise the curious traveler with waterfalls, canyons, and mountains to discover. And besides that, they pride themselves for having the best roasted pig or lechon in the whole archipelago.
A trip to Cebu can be overwhelming for the first time visitor. The city itself already presents a lot of places to see, but extend your horizon further, and you’d find a lot more areas to explore on far-off towns and islands. A travel guide can definitely help in planning the perfect Cebu trip for you.
► HOW TO GET TO CEBU
Cebu City is the second busiest airport in the Philippines. It is about one hour away by plane from Manila and its airport, located at Lapu-Lapu City on the nearby Mactan Island, is about an hour away from the city center. There are a lot of daily flights, both local and international, coming in at Cebu and the fare is generally very affordable.
There are also ferries servicing the port of Cebu City to other parts of the Philippines; from Manila, Visayas, up to Mindanao.
PHILIPPINE LOCAL FLIGHTS TO CEBU
| FLIGHTS FROM | AIRLINES | DIRECT FLIGHTS | ESTIMATED | AVERAGE |
| METRO MANILA | AIRASIA, CEBPAC, PAL | 24+ DAILY | 1.3 HOURS | PHP 1,200.00 |
| ANGELES ~ CLARK | CEBPAC, PAL | 2+ DAILY | 1.3 HOURS | PHP 1,400.00 |
| BACOLOD | CEBPAC, PAL | 3+ DAILY | 45 MINS | PHP 1,100.00 |
| BUSUANGA | CEBPAC, PAL | 1+ DAILY | 1.5 HOURS | PHP 3,300.00 |
| BUTUAN | CEBPAC, PAL | 3+ DAILY | 45 MINS | PHP 2,200.00 |
| CAGAYAN DE ORO | CEBPAC, PAL | 5 DAILY | 45 MINS | PHP 500.00 |
| CALBAYOG | CEBPAC | 1 SU/TU/WE/FR/SA | 1.1 HOURS | PHP 500.00 |
| CAMIGUIN | CEBPAC | 1 DAILY | 40 MINS | PHP 500.00 |
| COTABATO | CEBPAC | 1 SU/TU/TH/SA | 1.3 HOURS | PHP 2,900.00 |
| DAVAO | AIRASIA, CEBPAC, PAL | 6+ DAILY | 1.1 HOURS | PHP 1,800.00 |
| DUMAGUETE | CEBPAC | 1+ DAILY | 40 MINS | PHP 500.00 |
| EL NIDO | AIRSWIFT | 1 DAILY | 1.6 HOURS | PHP 6,300.00 |
| GENERAL SANTOS | CEBPAC, PAL | 1+ DAILY | 1.1 HOURS | PHP 1,900.00 |
| ILOILO | CEBPAC, PAL | 2+ DAILY | 45 MINS | PHP 1,600.00 |
| KALIBO | AIRASIA, CEBPAC, PAL | 4+ DAILY | 55 MINS | PHP 500.00 |
| LEGAZPI | CEBPAC | 1 DAILY | 1.1 HOURS | PHP 2,000.00 |
| ORMOC | CEBPAC | 1 DAILY | 45 MINS | PHP 500.00 |
| OZAMIZ | CEBPAC | 1+ DAILY | 55 MINS | PHP 1,400.00 |
| PAGADIAN | CEBPAC | 1 SU/MO/TU/TH/FR/SA | 1 HOUR | PHP 2,000.00 |
| PUERTO PRINCESA | AIRASIA, CEBPAC, PAL | 2+ DAILY | 1.2 HOURS | PHP 1,200.00 |
| ROXAS CITY | CEBPAC | 1 SU/TU/TH/FR | 50 MINS | PHP 900.00 |
| SIARGAO | CEBPAC | 2+ DAILY | 55 MINS | PHP 1,200.00 |
| TACLOBAN | CEBPAC, PAL | 2+ DAILY | 45 MINS | PHP 1,200.00 |
| TAGBILARAN | AIRJUAN, PAL | 3 DAILY | 20 MINS | PHP 1,200.00 |
● AIRLINE CONTACT INFORMATION
AIRASIA – Manila +63 (2) 722-2742
AIRJUAN – Manila +63 (2) 718-8111 | Email: reservations@airjuan.com
AIR-SWIFT – Manila +63 (2) 318-5942 | Email: info@air-swift.com
CEBU PACIFIC – Manila +63 (2) 7020-888 | Cebu +63 (32) 230-8888
PHILIPPINE AIRLINES – Manila +63 (2) 777-5932
LOCAL FERRIES TO CEBU
| FERRY FROM | SHIPPING LINE | DEPARTURE | ESTIMATED | AVERAGE |
| METRO MANILA | 2GO | 1 SUN/TUE/WED/FRI/SAT | 23 HOURS | PHP 1,200.00 |
| TAGBILARAN | OCEANJET, LITEFERRIES | 17+ DAILY | 2 HOURS | PHP 800.00 |
| BUTUAN | 2GO | 1 SAT | 9 HOURS | PHP 1,000.00 |
| CAGAYAN DE ORO | 2GO, LITEFERRIES | 2 MON/WED/FRI | 8 HOURS | PHP 1,100.00 |
| CAMOTES ISLAND | OCEANJET | 2 DAILY | 1.5 HOURS | PHP 500.00 |
| ILIGAN | 2GO | 1 SAT | 9 HOURS | PHP 1,000.00 |
| MAASIN, LEYTE | WEESAM | 1 DAILY | 2 HOURS | PHP 500.00 |
| ORMOC | OCEANJET, WEESAM, LITEFERRIES | 9 DAILY | 2.5 HOURS | PHP 550.00 |
| OZAMIZ | 2GO | 1 SAT | 16 HOURS | PHP 1,000.00 |
| LARENA, SIQUIJOR | LITEFERRIES | 1 SUN/TUE/THU | 16 HOURS | PHP 400.00 |
| PLARIDEL, MIS.OCC. | LITEFERRIES | 1 SUN/TUE/THU | PHP 700.00 | |
| TUBIGON, BOHOL | LITEFERRIES | 4 DAILY | PHP 200.00 |
● FERRY CONTACT INFORMATION
2GO TRAVEL – Manila +63 (2) 528-7000
LITEFERRIES – Cebu +63 (32) 255-1721 to 26 | +63 (32) 414-9001 to 03
OCEANJET – Cebu +63 (32) 255-7560 | Tagbilaran +63 (932) 873-4885 | Ormoc +63 (53) 834-5066
WEESAM – Cebu: +63 (32) 231-7737 | Ormoc: +63 (53) 561-0080
► HOW TO GET TO CEBU CITY CENTER FROM MACTAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
● REGULAR WHITE TAXI ● AIRPORT YELLOW TAXI ● UBER ● GRAB
The easiest way to get to the city center from the airport is by taxi. There is a dedicated taxi lane just outside the airport, with passengers having the option of having a regular taxi or a yellow airport taxi. Uber and Grab services are also available in Cebu City, which you can connect to via Mactan Airport’s free wi-fi service. Prepare to pay at least PHP200.00 to PHP300.00 upwards for these services.
● MYBUS
For cheaper options, one can take the MyBus shuttle to SM Cebu City. The fare is only PHP25.00, but they don’t accept cash, you’d have to purchase a MyBus card at the terminal for PHP200.00 (with initial load of PHP100.00). You may use your remaining balance to pay for your ride back to the airport.
● MULTICAB ● JEEPNEY
Should you want to get to Cebu City from the airport by commuting, you can ride a multicab to Marina Mall from the airport. From Marina Mall, cross the road and take a Park Mall jeep. Once at Park Mall, take another multicab heading to downtown Cebu City. There are a lot of jeepneys at the terminal so tell the dispatcher where you’re heading and ask for the right jeepney to board.
Another option once on the opposite road of Marina Mall is to hail a Mandaue Highway jeepney. Ask to be dropped off at the corner of A.S. Fortuna near Jollibee. Then take an Ayala Mall bound jeep. From there, take the jeepney bound downtown. Fare for jeepney is at PHP8.00 per person.
● BOOK A MACTAN AIRPORT TO HOTEL TRANSFER
► GETTING AROUND CEBU CITY
The main modes of transportation in Cebu City are the jeepneys and multicabs; the latter are like jeepneys, but smaller. Minimum fare is at PHP8.00. Signboards in Cebu are a bit complicated, using codes instead of destination names. The best way to go about commuting in the city is by asking before boarding. Google Maps can also be helpful, the routes are surprisingly updated.
If you’re going to the far-away towns in Cebu, they have two central bus terminals just for that. Go to the North Bus Terminal if you’re bound for Bantayan and Malapascua Island. Head over to the South Bus Terminal if you’re traveling to Oslob, Dalaguete, and Moalboal.
Take note that traffic in Cebu City is somewhat like those in Manila; avoid the rush hour, and you should be fine.
► BOOK A CEBU BUS, FERRY, PRIVATE TRANSFER, FLIGHT ONLINE
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► TOURS IN CEBU CITY
There are a lot of tour agencies offering city tours and daytours of the nearby towns around Metro Cebu, but all of these can actually be done DIY-style. If you prefer sitting in the comfort of an air-conditioned car without having to research and plan your route, then this is definitely the perfect way to tour Cebu. And speaking of convenience, the easiest and the most hassle-free way to do this is by booking your tours online.
● CHECK DISCOUNTED ONLINE TOURS IN CEBU
► SPEAK CEBUANO
Most people in the province of Cebu use Cebuano to communicate. It’s the second most popular language in the Philippines and is commonly used in Central Visayas, parts of Eastern Visayas, and Mindanao. Here are a few phrases worth remembering when visiting Cebu.
Thank you – Salamat
Good morning – Maayong buntag
Good afternoon - Maayong hapon
Good evening - Maayong gabii
How much is… – Tagpila…
Where is… – Asa ang…
► WHERE TO STAY IN CEBU CITY
Cebu City has a lot to offer when it comes to traveler accommodations, they have the gamut from backpacker hostels to five-star luxury hotels. For those wanting the sea right outside their doors, Mactan Island, which is about an hour away from the city center, has a lot of resorts offering beachside lodgings. Book in advance, especially during Sinulog season (like, a year in advance, no joke), since most accommodations run out faster than you can exclaim Pit Senyor! The best area to stay in Cebu City is around the downtown area.
FUENTE ORO BUSINESS SUITES
Room Rates: Check Here
Address: Gov. M. Roa St, Cebu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (32) 268-7912
GPS Coordinates: 10.312632, 123.892651
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HOTEL SOGO CEBU
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Address: Sanciangko St, Cebu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (32) 254-1042
GPS Coordinates: 10.297891, 123.898064
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PREMIERE CITI SUITES HOTEL
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Address: 62 Ma. Cristina St., Capitol Site, Cebu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (933) 852-8098
GPS Coordinates: 10.313887, 123.894127 
MARRIOT HOTEL
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Address: Cardinal Rosales Avenue, Cebu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (32) 411-5800
GPS Coordinates: 10.318072, 123.906847
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WATERFRONT CEBU CITY HOTEL & CASINO
Room Rates: Check Here
Address: Salinas Drive, Lahug Cebu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (32) 232-6888
GPS Coordinates: 10.324678, 123.904323
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BLUEWATER MARIBAGO BEACH RESORT
Room Rates: Check Here
Address: Barangay Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan Island, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (32) 817-5751
GPS Coordinates: 10.286369, 124.001156 
CEBU WHITE SANDS RESORT AND SPA
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Address: Maribago Beach, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (32) 268-9000
GPS Coordinates: 10.285847, 123.999267
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MOVENPICK HOTEL
Room Rates: Check Here
Address: Cebu Watersports Complex, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (32) 492-7777
GPS Coordinates: 10.310345, 124.023586
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SHANGRI-LA MACTAN
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Address: Punta Engaño Rd, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (32) 231-0288
GPS Coordinates: 10.307448, 124.019959
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► WHERE TO EAT & DRINK IN CEBU CITY
People go to Cebu not only for tourist spots but also for food. Cebuanos boast of having the best lechon in the Philippines, and rightly so. So far, the best one I’ve had was in Cebu, not in Cebu City per se—although they also serve mean ones—but at the City of Carcar. But enough about roasted pigs. The city also has numerous interesting places to dine in; they have everything you can think of, plus a few more. Some restaurants offer not only good food, but excellent and unique views as well.
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CEBU'S ORIGINAL LECHON BELLY
Type: Restaurant, Lechonan, Rice Meals
Address: 2nd Floor, SM City Cebu, Cebu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (32) 232-1155
Opening Hours: 10:00AM to 9:00PM, Daily
GPS Coordinates: 10.311721, 123.917478 
CNT LECHON
Type: Restaurant, Lechonan
Address: Jose L. Briones St. cor. Juan Luna Avenue Ext., Cebu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (32) 254-4249
Opening Hours: 7:00AM to 9:00PM, Daily
GPS Coordinates: 10.309594,123.917557 
HOUSE OF LECHON
Type: Restaurant, Lechonan, Rice Meals, Filipino Food
Address: Acacia St., Cebu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (32) 231-0958 | +63 (915) 317-6357
Opening Hours: 10:00AM to 10:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 10.317750, 123.901695 
HUKAD GOLDEN COWRIE
Type: Restaurant, Rice Meals, Filipino Food
Address: Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City,
Contact Number: +63 (32) 233-4243 | Opening Hours: 11:00AM to 10:00PM Daily
GPS Coordinates: 10.328809, 123.902595
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LANTAW SRP AT IL CORSO
Type: Restaurant, Filipino Food, Seafood
Address: Cebu South Coastal Road, Cebu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (912) 744-4269
Opening Hours: 11:00AM to 11:00PM | GPS Coordinates: 10.267723, 123.879707
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LARSIAN CEBU
Type: Barbecue Food Park, Rice Meals, Snacks
Address: Don Mariano Cui St, Cebu City, Cebu
Opening Hours: 2:00PM to 3:00AM Daily
GPS Coordinates: 10.309519, 123.891934
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PLANET GRAPES
Type: Restaurant, Wine, Street Food
Address: Level 4 New Wing, Ayala Center,Archbishop Reyes Ave., Cebu City
Contact Number: +63 (32) 266-0526 | Opening Hours: 10:00AM to 11:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 10.318421, 123.906110
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RICO'S LECHON
Type: Restaurant, Lechonan, Filipino Food
Address: 1, Paseo Saturnino, Maria Luisa Road, Cebu City
Contact Number: +63 (32) 344-0119
Opening Hours: 10:00AM to 10:00PM | GPS Coordinates: 10.343220, 123.911019
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SUGBO MERCADO
Type: Food Park
Address: Inez Villa, IT Park, Cebu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (917) 772-7077
Opening Hours: 5:00AM to 1:00AM | GPS Coordinates: 10.332216, 123.905416
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THE PYRAMID
Type: Restaurant, Wine, Meals
Address: West Geonzon Road, Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (32) 516-0254
Opening Hours: 10:00AM to 4:00AM | GPS Coordinates: 10.331503, 123.905060
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10000 ROSES CAFE
Type: Cafe, Korean
Address: Brgy. Day-as, Cordova, Mactan Island, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (32) 496-7023
Opening Hours: 10:00AM to 10:00PM | GPS Coordinates: 10.256577, 123.932524
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HARBOUR CITY DIMSUM
Type: Restaurant, Chinese, Rice Meals
Address: M.L.Quezon Highway, Mactan Marina Mall, Lapu Lapu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (32) 341-3454
Opening Hours: 6:00AM to 9:30PM
GPS Coordinates: 10.325815,123.976815 
LANTAW FLOATING NATIVE RESTAURANT
Type: Floating Restaurant, Filipino Food, Seafood
Address: Brgy. Day-as, Cordova, Mactan Island, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (32) 514 2959
Opening Hours: 11:00AM to 11:00PM | GPS Coordinates: 10.255509, 123.932766
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ZUBUCHON MACTAN
Type: Restaurant, Lechonan, Rice Meals
Address: Island Stays Hotel, M.L. Quezon National Hwy., Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City
Contact Number: (032) 505-0130
Opening Hours: 6:00AM to 10:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 10.325564,123.975541
► WHAT TO SEE & DO IN CEBU
Cebu City and the towns along the province provide a variety of tourist spots travelers can visit. From the historical circuit in the city, the beaches off its coastlines, its cool mountainous retreats, and nerve-wracking canyons. It’s like an all-in-one package; everything for every type of travelers.
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CASA GORORDO
Address: 35 Lopez Jaena (Eduardo Aboitiz) St., Cebu City
Contact Number: +63 (32) 411-1767
Opening Hours: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Entrance Fee: PHP40.00 | GPS Coordinates: 10.299810, 123.904981
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CEBU METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL
Address: Legaspi St. cor. P. Burgos St., Cebu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (32) 253-6422
Museum Entrance Fee: PHP55.00
GPS Coordinates: 10.295785, 123.902992 
FORT SAN PEDRO
Address: A. Pigafetta Street, Cebu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (32) 256-2284
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Entrance Fee: PHP30.00 | GPS Coordinates: 10.293289, 123.905450 
GUADALUPE CAVE LANGUB SHRINE
Address: Langub, Kalunasan, Cebu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (942) 090-5302
Opening Hours:
Entrance Fee: PHP20.00 | GPS Coordinates: 10.333292, 123.883273
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HERITAGE OF CEBU MONUMENT
Address: Sikatuna St., Cebu City, Cebu
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Entrance Fee: By Donation
GPS Coordinates: 10.298829, 123.903624
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JOSE RIZAL MEMORIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM
Address: Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (32) 416-4579
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Entrance Fee: Free | GPS Coordinates: 10.312022, 123.891971
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MAGELLAN'S CROSS
Address: Plaza Sugbo, Magallanes St., Brgy. Sto. Nino, Cebu City
Contact Number: +63 (32) 416-4579
Opening Hours: 8:00PM to 6:00PM
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 10.293475,123.901984 
MALACANANG SA SUGBO
Address: A. Pigafetta Street, Cebu City, Cebu
Opening Hours: N/A
Entrance Fee: N/A
GPS Coordinates: 10.291745, 123.904414
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MOUNTAIN VIEW NATURE’S PARK
Address: Barangay Malubog, Busay, Cebu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (917) 632-1253
Opening Hours: Always Open
Entrance Fee: PHP50.00 | GPS Coordinates: 10.371069, 123.874256
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MUSEO SUGBO
Address: 731 M. J. Cuenco Ave, Cebu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (32) 239-5626
Opening Hours: 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Entrance Fee: PHP30.00 | GPS Coordinates: 10.303844, 123.906699
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PLAZA HUMABON / HAMABAR
Address: Mabini St., cor. Urdaneta St., Cebu City, Cebu
Opening Hours: Always Open
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 10.296113, 123.903786
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SIRAO FLOWER FARM
Address: Barangay Sirao, Cebu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (946) 937-7891
Opening Hours: 6:00AM to 6:30PM
Entrance Fee: PHP25.00 | GPS Coordinates: 10.406790, 123.866598
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SKY EXPERIENCE ADVENTURE
Address: Crown Regency Hotel & Towers, Osmeña Blvd, Cebu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (32) 418-7777
Opening Hours: 2:00PM to 12:00MN
Entrance Fee: From PHP250.00 | GPS Coordinates: 10.307903, 123.894090
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STO. NINO CHURCH CEBU
Address: Brgy. Sto. Nino, Osmena Boulevard, Cebu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (32) 253-6422
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 10.294283,123.901865 
TABOAN MARKET
Address: T. Abella St. cor. B. Aranas St., Brgy. San Nicolas Proper, Cebu City
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 10.295412,123.891089 
TAOIST TEMPLE
Address: Beverly Hills, Cebu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (948) 574-2549
Opening Hours: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Entrance Fee: Free | GPS Coordinates: 10.334371, 123.887810
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TEMPLE OF LEAH
Address: Roosevelt St., Brgy. Busay, Cebu City
Contact Number: +63 (32) 233-5032
Opening Hours: 6:00AM to 11:00PM
Entrance Fee: PHP50.00 | GPS Coordinates: 10.368822, 123.873330 
TERRAZAS DE FLORES BOTANICAL GARDEN
Address: Budlaan-Busay Road, Brgy. Malubog, Cebu City, Cebu
Opening Hours: 7:00AM to 8:00PM
Entrance Fee: PHP100.00
GPS Coordinates: 10.378890, 123.873440
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UP CEBU
Address: UP Campus, Cebu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (32) 232-2642
Opening Hours: School Hours
Entrance Fee: Free | GPS Coordinates: 10.322396, 123.898536
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YAP-SAN DIEGO ANCESTRAL HOUSE
Address: 731 M. J. Cuenco Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (32) 515-9000
Opening Hours: 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Entrance Fee: PHP30.00 | GPS Coordinates: 10.299272, 123.903914 
MACTAN SHRINE
Address: Punta Engaño Rd., Brgy. Punta Engaño, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
Opening Hours: 4:00AM to 10:00PM
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 10.310855,124.015221 
MACTAN ISLAND HOPPING
Address: Mactan Island, Cebu
Island Hopping Fee: Starts at PHP2,500.00 (10pax)
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MACTAN WATER ACTIVITIES
Address: Mactan Island, Cebu
Rates: Starts at PHP3,500.00 (3 Activities)
Inclusion: Parasailing, Jetski, Banana Boat
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OLANGO ISLAND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Address: Brgy. San Vicente, Olango Island, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
Contact Number: +63 (915) 386-2314
Opening Hours: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Entrance Fee: PHP20.00
GPS Coordinates: 10.244338,124.024431 
BADIAN CANYONEERING
Location: Badian, Cebu | Hours Away From Cebu City: 3 Hours
Estimated Fare: PHP120.00 One Way
Recommended Days of Stay: Daytour | GPS Coordinates: 9.797189, 123.400570
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BANTAYAN ISLAND
Location: Bantayan, Cebu | Hours Away From Cebu City: 5 Hours
Estimated Fare: PHP200.00
Recommended Days of Stay: 3 to 4+ Days
GPS Coordinates: 11.213949, 123.737889 
CARCAR CITY
Location: Carcar, Cebu | Hours Away From Cebu City: 1.5 Hours
Estimated Fare: PHP50.00 One Way
Recommended Days of Stay: 1+ Days
GPS Coordinates: 10.103509, 123.640368 
CAMOTES ISLAND
Location: Camotes Island, Cebu | Hours Away From Cebu City: 6 Hours
Estimated Fare: PHP600.00 One Way
Recommended Days of Stay: 3+ Days
GPS Coordinates: 10.663458, 124.440899 
KAWASAN FALLS
Location: Badian, Cebu | Hours Away From Cebu City: 3 Hours
Estimated Fare: PHP120.00 One Way
Recommended Days of Stay: Daytour | GPS Coordinates: 9.797189, 123.400570
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MALAPASCUA ISLAND
Location: Daanbantayan, Cebu | Hours Away From Cebu City: 5 Hours
Estimated Fare: PHP230.00 One Way
Recommended Days of Stay: 3+ Days
GPS Coordinates: 11.336980, 124.115449 
MOALBOAL PESCADOR ISLAND
Location: Moalboal, Cebu | Hours Away From Cebu City: 3 Hours
Estimated Fare: PHP150.00 One Way
Recommended Days of Stay: 2+ Days | GPS: 9.923756, 123.343510
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OSLOB WHALESHARK WATCHING
Location: Oslob, Cebu | Hours Away From Cebu City: 3 Hours
Estimated Fare: PHP150.00 One Way
Recommended Days of Stay: 1 to 2 Days | GPS: 9.465095, 123.379997
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OSMENA PEAK
Location: Badian/Dalaguete, Cebu | Hours Away From Cebu City: 3 Hours
Estimated Fare: PHP100.00 One Way
Recommended Days of Stay: 1 to 2 Days | GPS: 9.818082, 123.445441
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SUMILON ISLAND
Location: Oslob, Cebu | Hours Away From Cebu City: 4 Hours
Recommended Days of Stay: 1 to 2+ Days
Estimated Fare: PHP200.00 One Way | GPS: 9.444218, 123.333123
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SANTANDER
Location: Santander, Cebu | Hours Away From Cebu City: 4 Hours
Recommended Days of Stay: 1 to 2 Days
Estimated Fare: PHP200.00 One Way | GPS: 9.444218, 123.333123
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► FESTIVALS IN CEBU
SINULOG FESTIVAL
Festival Date: Every third Sunday of January
BODBOD FESTIVAL ~ CATMON
Festival Date: Every February 10
CAMOTES ISLAND CASSAVA FESTIVAL
Festival Date: Every second week of June
INASAL FESTIVAL ~ TALISAY
Festival Date: Every October 14 to 15
KADAUGAN SA MACTAN
Festival Date: Every April 22 to 27
SEMANA SANTA SA BANTAYAN
Festival Date: Every Holy Thursday & Good Friday
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► WHERE TO SHOP & WHAT TO BUY IN CEBU CITY
When in Cebu, you can actually have your lechon and take it home too! Yes, the best things to bring home after visiting Cebu aren’t cheeky souvenir shirts and ref magnes, but lechon. If you have space to spare, check in packs of Carcar chicharon and packets of dried fishes—just make sure it’s sealed tight, it stinks like heck. And if ever you have more than the usual baggage allowance, why not bring a guitar too! The city has a tradition of producing quality guitars since Spanish colonial times.
CARCAR CHICHARON
Where to Buy: Carcar City, Cebu Public Market
Opening Hours: 7:00AM to 6:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 10.102468, 123.640293 
CEBU GUITAR
Where to Buy: Pajac-Maribago Road, Abuno, Pajac, Lapu-Lapu Citym Cebu
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 6:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 10.293851, 123.987981
PHOTO BY DON DEXTER ANTONIO 
CEBU SOUVENIRS
Where to Buy: Any Market in Cebu 
DANGIT & DRIED FISHES
Where to Buy: Taboan Market,
Address: T. Abella St. cor. B. Aranas St., Brgy. San Nicolas Proper, Cebu City
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 10.295412,123.891089 
LECHON TAKE-OUT
Where to Buy: Any lechon house in Cebu, Cebu Airport 
STARBUCKS CEBU CITY MUGS
Address: Any Starbucks Coffee in Cebu, Cebu Airport
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► CEBU SAMPLE ITINERARY & TRAVEL BUDGET
Cebu City’s historical places can actually be toured in a single day. But if you’re planning to visit the mountainous area of Busay or do an island hopping adventure in Mactan Island, you’d have to extend your tour to at least two days; perfect for weekend travelers. But be aware that your Cebu itinerary would be a really hectic one. It would be a lot better if you can spread your vacation to at least three days. You have to have time to eat lechon too!
The best way to explore Cebu though is by allotting at least five days. That way, not only would you be able to see the city sights, but would also be able to go farther to its far-off towns. If you’re into beach get-aways and canyoneering adventures, definitely file those leaves before heading to Cebu.
► DAY ONE ~ HISTORICAL TOUR | PHP1,295.00 PER PERSON BASED ON A GROUP OF TWO
Travel from airport to Cebu City downtown
PHP 25.00 – CEBU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO SM CITY CEBU VIA MYBUS
PHP 8.00 – SM CITY CEBU YOUR HOTEL
Check in at hotel (leave your bags at the lobby if early check in is not possible)
PHP 400.00 - CHEAPEST ACCOMMODATION IN CEBU FOR 2 NIGHTS VIA AGODA, GOOD FOR 2PAX
Breakfast
PHP100.00 - AVERAGE CHEAP MEAL IN CEBU
Start DIY Cebu City tour at Fort San Pedro
PHP16.00 – ESTIMATED FARE FROM HOTEL TO FORT SAN PEDRO USING A JEEP
PHP30.00 – FORT SAN PEDRO ENTRANCE FEE
Pass through Malacanang sa Sugbo
Pass through Carbon Market
Visit Magellan’s Cross
Visit Sto. Nino Basilica
Visit the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Visit Cathedral Museum
PHP55.00 – CATHEDRAL MUSEUM ENTRANCE FEE
Visit Rajah Humabon Monument
Pass through Colon Street
Visit Heritage of Cebu Museum
Visit Yap-San Diego Ancestral House
PHP30.00 – YAP-SAN DIEGO ENTRANCE FEE
Visit Casa Gorordo Museum
PHP40.00 – CASA GORORDO ENTRANCE FEE
Visit Museo Sugbo
PHP30.00 – MUSEO SUGBO ENTRANCE FEE
Lunch at House of Lechon
PHP8.00 – JEEP (62B) TO HOUSE OF LECHON
PHP250.00 – AVERAGE MEAL AT HOUSE OF LECHON
Ride to Lapu-Lapu City (Mactan Island) & visit Mactan Shrine *CAN BE PART OF 3-DAY ITINERARY
PHP10.00 – ESTIMATED FARE JEEP (20A) FROM AYALA TERMINAL TO MANDAUE PUBLIC MARKET
PHP10.00 – ESTIMATED FARE JEEP (23) FROM UNIVERSITY OF VISAYAS TO MACTAN SHRINE
Sunset at 10000 Roses Cafe
PHP200.00 – ESTIMATED TAXI FARE (UBER, GRAB) TO 10000 ROSES CAFE
Early dinner at Lantaw Floating Native Restaurant
PHP250.00 – AVERAGE MEAL PRICE
PHP200.00 – ESTIMATED TAXI FARE (UBER, GRAB) TO MACTAN AIRPORT
PHP25.00 – MYBUS FARE TO SM CITY CEBU
PHP8.00 – JEEPNEY FARE TO HOTEL
Rest at Hotel *END OF 1-DAY ITINERARY
► DAY TWO ~ BUSAY TOUR | PHP1,793.00 PER PERSON BASED ON A GROUP OF TWO
Breakfast at hotel
PHP400.00 - ACCOMMODATION, GOOD FOR 2PAX
PHP2,000.00 – WHOLE DAY TAXI RENTAL, GOOD FOR FOUR PERSONS
Visit Taoist Temple
Visit Temple of Leah
PHP50.00 – TEMPLE OF LEAH ENTRANCE FEE
Visit Terrazas De Flores Busay
PHP100.00 – TERRAZAS DE FLORES ENTRANCE FEE
Visit Sirao Garden
PHP25.00 – YAP-SAN DIEGO ENTRANCE FEE
Visit Tops Cebu & have lunch
PHP100.00 – TOPS LOOKOUT ENTRANCE FEE
PHP150.00 – AVERAGE MEAL AT TOPS
Go back to Cebu City
Shop at Taboan Market (optional)
Visit Sky Experience Adventure in time for sunset (optional)
Early dinner at Larsian *END OF 2-DAY ITINERARY
PHP150.00 – AVERAGE MEAL AT LARSIAN
PHP8.00 – JEEPNEY FARE TO HOTEL
► DAY THREE ~ MACTAN ISLAND TOUR | PHP2,740.00 OPTION 1 | PHP528.00 OPTION 2
PER PERSON BASED ON A GROUP OF TWO | TOTAL DOESN’T INCLUDE GOING TO 10000 ROSES CAFE SINCE IT’S ALREADY COVERED ON DAY1
Breakfast at hotel
PHP400.00 - ACCOMMODATION, GOOD FOR 2PAX
Ride to Lapu-Lapu City (Mactan Island) & visit Mactan Shrine
PHP10.00 – ESTIMATED FARE JEEP (20A) FROM AYALA TERMINAL TO MANDAUE PUBLIC MARKET
PHP10.00 – ESTIMATED FARE JEEP (23) FROM UNIVERSITY OF VISAYAS TO MACTAN SHRINE
Do the Mactan Island Hopping adventure OPTION 1 ►BOOK ONLINE
PHP2,500.00 – BOAT FEE, GOOD UP TO TEN PERSONS
Visit the Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary OPTION 2
PHP8.00 – JEEP TO MOVENPICK PORT
PHP30.00 – FERRY TO OLANGO ISLAND, ROUNDTRIP
PHP50.00 – HABAL HABAL TO WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, ROUNDTRIP
PHP20.00 – ENTRANCE FEE
Sunset at 10000 Roses Cafe *SEE LATTER HALF OF DAY ONE
PHP200.00 – ESTIMATED TAXI FARE (UBER, GRAB) TO 10000 ROSES CAFE
Dinner at Lantaw Floating Native Restaurant *END OF 3-DAY ITINERARY
PHP250.00 – AVERAGE MEAL PRICE
PHP200.00 – ESTIMATED TAXI FARE (UBER, GRAB) TO MACTAN AIRPORT
PHP25.00 – MYBUS FARE TO SM CITY CEBU
PHP8.00 – JEEPNEY FARE TO HOTEL
► DAY FOUR ~ BEYOND METRO CEBU DAYTOUR
DAYTOUR OPTIONS
● Visit Carcar City and the southern historical churches of Cebu
● Visit Dalaguete and climb Osmena Peak ►BOOK ONLINE
● Visit Badian, do canyoneering and visit Kawasan Falls ►BOOK ONLINE
● Visit Sumilon Island ►BOOK ONLINE
● Visit Oslob, do the whaleshark tour ►BOOK ONLINE
● Visit Moalboal’s Pescador Island ►BOOK ONLINE
● Do a Bohol Daytour ►BOOK ONLINE
► DAY FIVE ~ EXTEND YOUR TRIP
EXTENDED OPTIONS
● Extend your trip and visit Camotes Island
● Extend your trip and visit Bantayan Island
● Extend your trip and visit Malapascua Island
● Extend your trip and visit Moalboal
►► TOTAL BUDGET | PHP5,828 for option1 or PHP3,616.00 for option 2 per person
* TOTAL BUDGET BASED ON TWO PERSONS TRAVELING TOGETHER FOR THREE DAYS & TWO NIGHTS IN CEBU CITY
► EXTEND YOUR CEBU TRIP
BACOLOD
► Bacolod Travel Blog
Travel Time: 45 minutes away by plane
Departure Point: Cebu-Mactan International Airport
Suggested Number of Days: 2 to 3 days 
BORACAY
► Boracay Travel Blog
Travel Time: 55 minutes away by plane
Departure Point: Cebu-Mactan International Airport
Suggested Number of Days: 2 to 4 days 
CORON
► Coron Travel Blog
Travel Time: 1 hour 30 minutes away by plane
Departure Point: Cebu-Mactan International Airport
Suggested Number of Days: 3 to 5 days 
DUMAGUETE
► Dumaguete Travel Blog
Travel Time: 40 minutes away by plane
Departure Point: Cebu-Mactan International Airport
Suggested Number of Days: 1 to 3 days 
SIQUIJOR
► Siquijor Travel Blog
Travel Time: 2 hours away by plane & ferry | 16 hours by ferry
Departure Point: Cebu-Mactan International Airport | Cebu Port
Suggested Number of Days: 2 to 3 days
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