Mactan Island Aquarium

Mactan Island Aquarium is another new must visit place in Cebu Philippines. The newest attraction features a wide variety of fishes that showcases the abundance of resources in the country. This will take you into an exciting tour underwater, which was only available in some other countries years back. Luckily, Mr. Dylan Taylor, a British Marine Biologist who also married a Filipina took a huge appreciation of the rich marine resource and made this aquarium possible.

*image was sourced from Mactan Island Aquarium Facebook page.

The Mactan Island Aquarium is located at Barangay Basak, which is just a few minutes away from the airport and the City proper.

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The World Class Tingko Beach in Alcoy

If you are visiting Cebu, one of the most popular getaways is Tingko Beach Resort located at Alcoy. This small province of Cebu City, Philippines is not only known for its culture and traditions, but most of all with this great white sandy beach. When people hear about Alcoy, the first thing that comes in mind is Tingko. Locals and foreigners who have been in this beach can only say nothing but great things about their whole experience in this beautiful spot.

*image was sourced from the Cebu Province official website Cebu.gov.ph

Unlike other beaches around Cebu, Tingko beach offers the lowest prices especially in accommodation. An overnight stay at one of the known resorts could only cost you a fraction of what you have to pay when you are on the other side of the town. Price may seem to be the gauge for quality, but here, you will definitely get more than what you pay for.

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Scuba Diving at Panagsama Beach Moalboal Cebu

Cebu houses some of the best beaches in the Philippines or even around the world. If you are in love with what’s underneath the sea, you should go to Panagsama Beach Moalboal Cebu. It is a 3-4 hour land trip from Cebu City going south. The long hours may seem to give you second thoughts in going to the location, but wait until you discover what awaits you in this famous province in Cebu.

Among the top 10 dive sites in the Philippines is Panagsama Beach Moalboal Cebu. Foreigners and locals consider this as one of the perfect dive sites in the world because of what’s hidden underneath the sea. There you can find all sorts of marine life, giving you the most unforgettable experience. Who knows? You might be able to see and encounter the harmless whale-shark as you descend into a whole new world. The breath taking beauty of the corals and fishes will render you speechless.

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Club Vudu, Cebu Nightlife at its finest

Cebu is known for its tropical climate, white sand beaches, and hospitable culture, but what about the nightlife? All we can hear from foreign nationals that visit Cebu are mostly about the old stuff, but little did they know that Cebu’s nightlife has become more exciting than ever.

If there’s one thing you shouldn’t miss while in Cebu, it should be the nightlife and the first place to go is at Club Vudu.

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Cebu’s House Museum Casa Gorordo

Among the most Preserved Historical Sites in Cebu is the Casa Gorordo. It was around the 19th century when it was bought by Juan Isidro de Gorordo and now maintained by the Aboitiz Foundatioin. After it went through restoration, it was opened to the public as a house museum. This depicts the house of the 19th century, which was mostly influenced by the Spanish.

Casa Gorordo was the typical house of a Filipino who belongs to the higher class of society. Here lay the memories and colorful tradition of Cebu. The house is decorated with antique furniture, books, memorabilia and even costume collections. It is made with the traditional roof tiles, sliding capiz windows and highest quality materials back in those days.

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The Outpost, Cebu’s Local Hangout

There’s no better way to support the local bands in Cebu than going to their gigs. Among the famous places where you can find the local talents playing is in The Outpost. It is located at 975-A Veteran’s Drive Lahug, Cebu City, just less than an hour taxi ride from Cebu’s downtown area. One good thing about this place is not having any cover charge in all its events, so you can just visit the place and listen to Cebuano music free of charge. Here you will find famous bands like Junior Kilat just to name one.

The Outpost is also a nice place to chill, they have food and alcoholic beverages to make the night more fun as you listen to Cebu’s very own talents. Cebu’s Outdoor trekkers also gather here, so if you want to try an outdoor adventure, this is a good place to start. The ambiance is also exceptional for a bar, not to classy, but perfect for anyone who are expecting a great time.

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The Oldest Street in the Philippines Colon Street

Named after Christopher Columbus or also known as Critobal Colon, Colon Street is the oldest street in the Philippines. During the Spanish Era, Colon was famous for its restaurants, movie houses, business establishments and night lights. Although, today it might not be the most popular place in Cebu City, Philippines, it is still known to be one the most important places in Cebu’s history. It is located at the center of Cebu, where it was designed to be the center of Commerce during those days.

Today, malls are just around every corner of Colon Street. Almost all of the main transportation vehicles pass by the street and getting here could be the easiest thing to accomplish. You will not need any maps, just ride the famous Jeepney or take a taxi going to colon and you should be there in a jiffy.

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Chill at Bo’s Coffee

Having to put up with Cebu’s busy life isn’t so easy and there’s nothing more relaxing than a cup of premium coffee soothing your senses even at the middle of work. Cebu is a haven for coffee, there are numerous Coffee shops around town and one of the most famous is Bo’s Coffee Club. For the coffee lovers, Bo’s Coffee offers the best tasting and unique coffee either on the go or you may enjoy it inside its elegant coffee shops.

*images were sourced from the official Bo’s Coffee website.

A Bo’s Coffee shop is never too far when you are in Cebu’s downtown area. You can find these sleek looking shops around malls and other business establishments, which makes it more exciting to enjoy your favorite coffee. This is the perfect place to unwind, meet friends or do business. The ambiance of the place is exceptional bringing you a different cozy feel once you are inside of its establishments.

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Gaisano Metro, One Stop Malls

Metro Gaisano Incorporated opened its first supermarket and department store in 1982. Since then, they have gone a long way and now have 6 branches operating in the Philippines. The chain of stores is known to be the place to find quality and affordable products both local and imported. Aside from that, you can also shop for basic commodities at the supermarket, where you can find the freshest fish, meat, vegetables, and just about anything.

*images are sourced from the official Metro Gaisano web site.

Metro Gaisano Colon is among the first branches located right at the heart of Cebu, which is also the oldest street in the Philippines. This branch is somewhat part of Cebu’s history, which it was once one of the best places to go when you want to shop or go out on dates with your special someone. It still is a great place to find the cheapest products as well as finding sumptuous meals, which is located at the top floor of the vicinity.

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Cebu as a Developing City

The bustling streets of Cebu only show how it has developed through the years. With the Spanish colonization decades ago who would have thought that this city would come this far. The elders are known to be very meticulous and conservative, which became a huge block for change. As years passed by, modernization hit Cebu without a choice and instantly converted into a major player in the Philippine economy. Malls and business establishments began sprouting like mushrooms and industrialization has never stopped since then.

Cebu like other cities in the Philippines is rich with natural resources from white sand beaches to picturesque mountains. No wonder the Spaniards took hold of the Philippines during those times even other countries were very interested to grab this small island in Asia. As years passed by Cebu went on with the trend realizing that change is the way to prosperity.

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