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Cebu (/ s ɛ ˈ b uː / seb-OO; Cebuano: Sugbo), officially the Province of Cebu (Cebuano: Lalawigan sa Sugbo; Hiligaynon: Kapuoran sang Cebu; Filipino: Lalawigan ng Cebu), is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas (Region VII) region, and consists of a main island and 167 surrounding islands and islets.
- Cebu City - Wikipedia
Cebu City, officially the City of Cebu (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa...
- Metro Cebu - Wikipedia
Metropolitan Cebu, or simply Metro Cebu, (Cebuano: Kaulohang...
- Cebu - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cebu. Cebu is an island province of the Philippines. Cebu...
- Cebu City - Wikipedia
Cebu City, officially the City of Cebu (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Sugbo; Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa sang Cebu [citation needed]; Filipino: Lungsod ng Cebu), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines.
Cebu. Cebu is an island province of the Philippines. Cebu has nine cities: Bogo, Carcar, Danao, Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue, Naga, Talisay, and Toledo, with the largest city being Cebu City, the capital. Cebuano is the native language. English is also understood.
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A typical provincial town with friendly people. It is well known for producing TUBA, the coconut nectar wine which is best drunk fresh when it is still sweet. Malabuyoc is approximately 3hrs by bus...
The main local language of Cebu is Cebuano/ "Bisaya". Many people also speak English, other Visayan languages (such as Hiligaynon, Waray-Waray and Aklan language), Fukien Chinese and Tagalog, so communicating is usually not a problem. Cebuanos have been great seafarers for centuries and because of the recent Filipino diaspora in search of employmen...
By plane
Most flights come from Manila with service from the two major national airlines, Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines. Cebu Pacific and Philippine Air also have direct flights from Korea as well as Asiana Airlines or from Singapore with Silk Air and TigerAirways, from Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific or Cebu Pacific and from Doha with Qatar Airways direct to Mactan Airport. The airport is located on a different island and takes about 20-30 minutes to get to the actual city of Cebu. From the Airp...
By Boat
Most ferry is coming from Tagbilaran Bohol or Ormoc Leyte from a company 2go Supercat. Ferry will start as early as 5am. You can check the updated Schedule and fare in /Ferry Schedule. If you are coming from manila you need to ride a bus from manila to bohol fare is around 2,500 php this subject to change depend the update of the company. You will riding a Silverstar bus. You can book your ticket online using Online booking
For most tourists the only way to get around is via taxi. They are everywhere, cheap and efficient. You simply flag one down and tell them where you want to go. Most drivers know where almost everything is. If they don't then simply flag down another one. Almost all of the taxis in Cebu are metered. They charge 40 pesos for you to get in and 3.5 pe...
Cebu City
1. Basilica Minore Del Santo Nino: The Catholic church where the statue of baby Jesus (Santo Niño) is enshrined. The Santo Nino was a gift given by the Portuguese explorer Magellan to Raja Humabon upon Magellan's and the Spanish explorers' arrival in March 1521. 1. The Mactan Shrine- the shrine to local chieftan Lapu Lapu, who lead the defense of his island in 1521 that resulted in the death of Magellan. 1. Lapu Lapu Shrine 1. Mactan Cross- The cross given by Magellan to Raja Humabon, located...
Outside Cebu City
1. Bantayan Island- white sandy beaches, noted for Holy Week festivities 2. Osmeña Peak - highest peak in Cebu at 1015 m, it is a popular hiking spot in Dalaguete town in the south. Hikers can traverse the island to Kawasan Falls in Badian. 3. Kawasan Falls - a series of falls (two are open to public) in Matutinao, Badian town. 4. Mactan Island- diving and beaches nearest to the city. Home to high-end resorts and hotels, but several inexpensive beaches and resorts popular among locals are pre...
Cebu is a good place to relax and enjoy the beautiful island. For those who want some more activity, most resorts offer watersport activities such as diving, snorkeling, kiteboarding, windsurfing etc. Resorts also offer trips around the island to see all the beautiful churches, fishing villages and the amazing Kavasan Falls. Of course these activit...
The water in Cebu is generally considered safe. Bottled water is as cheap as 15 or 20 Pesos per litre. Most establishments offer beverages such as Coca-Cola, Sprite, Pepsi, 7-up, Iced Tea and other local non-alchoholic beverages. Alchoholic beverages are also served at your request. Local beers are San Miguel, San Miguel Light and Red Horse Stallio...
Around Cebu island you will find many hotels and resorts. Prices vary between 7 usd to 150 or even higher. You can also find pension houses, those are privately managed rooms with most of the time no restaurant but the price can be good if you are on a budget. If you are looking for a hostel like in other Asian countries that might be difficult but...
Just the same as other cities, there are areas in Cebu City which should be avoided especially at night. The Carbon market area in the center of the city is best avoided by foreigners. Pickpocketing and robbery are a problem in the market area. Also, use caution around the main port area; tourists are mobbed by cab drivers looking for fares and the...
Sep 5, 2023 · Cebu City or the "Queen City of the South" on Cebu Island reigns in a group of islands comprising the Visayas region of the central Philippines. This historic city is one of the most popular jumping off-points in all of the Philippines for foreign visitors, with the busiest sea port in the Philippines and the second largest air hub.
Metropolitan Cebu, or simply Metro Cebu, (Cebuano: Kaulohang Sugbo; Filipino: Kalakhang Cebu), is the main urban center of the province of Cebu in the Philippines. Metro Cebu is located along the central eastern portion of the island including the nearby island of Mactan.
Cebu City is the main city on Cebu Island in the Philippines and is known as the Queen City of the South. It is the capital of Cebu Province, a transport hub, and a popular tourist destination in its own right.
