Cebu is one of the most progressive and highly urbanized provinces in the Philippines. Cebu City as its capital is one of the main centers of commerce and business which forms part of the Cebu Metropolitan Area together with four neighboring cities of Danao City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City and Talisay City and eight other local government units.
It is home to the annual Sinulog Festival, one of the grandest festivals in the Philippines in honor of the Senyor Sto. Niño held every 3rd week of January. Its many pristine white sand beach, dive spots, centuries old churches, rich history and awesome food makes it one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines and a must-visit among local and foreign tourists.
Traveling for the first time in Cebu City and still don't know where to go? Don't worry! As the Philippines' most iconic travel destination and home to an amazing array of tourist spots, sights, activities and events, you'll certainly not run out of things to do and experience in Cebu City. Here's a list of the must-see tourist attractions in (and near) Cebu City.
1. Magellan’s Cross
Magallanes St. Cebu City
2. Basilica Minor Del Santo Nino
Downtown Cebu City
3. Mactan Shrine,
Punta Engano, Lapulapu City
4. Taoist Temple
Beverly Hills, Cebu City
5. Cebu Metroplolitan Cathedral
Downtown Cebu City
6. Fort San Pedro
Pier Area, Cebu City
7. Taboan Market
Cebu City
8. Casa Gorordo Museum
35 Lopez Jaena St., Cebu City
9. Cebu Provincial Capitol
Osmena Blvd., Cebu City
10. Fuente Osmeña
Osmena Blvd., Cebu City
11. Colon Street
Downtown Area, Cebu City, the oldest street in the Philippines
12. Fort San Pedro National Museum
Legaspi Ext., Cebu City
13. Malacañang of the South (Malacanang sa Sugbu)
Pier Area, Cebu City
14. University of San Carlos Museum
P. del Rosario St., Cebu City
15. Heritage of Cebu Monument
Plaza Parain at Colon St., Cebu City
16. Yap-San Diego Ancestral House
155-Lopez Jaena corner Mabini Street, Parian District Cebu City
17. Guitar Makers
Lapu-lapu City
18. Plaza Independencia
Near Fort San Pedro, Pier Area, Cebu City
19. Mactan bridge
Mactan-Lapu lapu City
How to get to Cebu
By Air
The fastest way to reach Cebu is by plane. Cebu City, being one of the most urbanized cities in the Visayas, it can be reached on affordable flights from Manila and other key cities in the country such as Davao, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Kalibo, Puerto Princesa, Boracay, Clark, Siargao, Zamboanga, Cotabato, Camiguin, General Santos, and Tacloban, among many others. Mactan-Cebu International Airport, located in Mactan Island, is the second busiest airport in the country. Philippine Airlines, PAL Express, Air Asia Zest, Tiger Air Philippines and Cebu Pacific Air have several flights daily to Cebu making it one of the most accessible city in the country.
By Sea
Cebu City can also be reached by sea through ferries coming from Manila, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Bohol, Leyte, Iligan, Negros, Butuan and Ozamis among many others.
If you're planning to go to Cebu, make sure you include these tourist spots and attractions in your itinerary.
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