Top Things to do in Cebu Island
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The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Cebu Island, Visayas
Discover the best top things to do in Cebu Island, Philippines including Basilica del Santo Nino, Casa Gorordo Museum, Ayala Center Cebu, Simala Shrine, Tumalog Falls, Kawasan Falls, Inambakan Falls, Pescador Island, Sugbo Mercado, Magellan's Cross.
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1. Basilica del Santo Nino
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,158 reviews
This famous church dates back to the early Spanish colonial era. The Church was founded by the Augustinian friars since their arrival in 1565. You could also find in the church the miraculous image of Sto. Nino (Child-Jesus).
Reviewed By urmajestyc - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
my ritual in visiting this holy place is to light some candles outside and spend time inside the church for my prayers. i love the feeling everytime i’m here.
2. Casa Gorordo Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 481 reviews
This museum looks at local life in the 1800s.
Reviewed By sophiaalyssal
I really loved the place! I like how everthing was well preserved and taken care of. The museum showcased a lot of historical events and facts, and kept the antiques in place. Also, the tour guides were really accomodating and were very knowwledgeable.
3. Ayala Center Cebu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,806 reviews
Reviewed By 25yearstravell
Must visit while in Cebu - even better than Ayala centre in Manila!! Ayala's point of difference is high quality without jamming as much commercial shops into the property as possible. Instead, they leave space and existing trees and landscape it so there is a large tranquil space, the Terraces, to relax and get away from all the hustle of a big city Great mall shopping and the highlight is the Terraces with space in the shade to relax and enjoy looking at the big trees, shrubs and waterfalls. It has the usual variety of food outlets, national & local.
4. Simala Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 297 reviews
Reviewed By iankatipunan - Manila, Philippines
Simala Shrine tour was really not part of our itinerary, but since my mother can't make a 30min walk to Kawasan falls, we went here instead. As we approach the gate, we were amazed as we see its castle-like facade, with arcaded corridors, aqueduct-like bridge connecting the garden to the shrine. The structure is also PWD-friendly, with ramps placed everywhere. Inside the shrine was a chapel, a praying area where colored candles lit, and a museum where testimonies of healed and answered prayers are kept and displayed. By the way, before going inside, bear in mind that proper attire is strictly implemented. Men wearing sando or tank top with shorts and slippers, and women wearing spaghetti straps, with very short shorts and slippers are not allowed. But if you're already worn shorts, don't worry! There are vendors outside the gate that will let you rent their shawls for Php20! If you're a Marian devotee and for Catholics who are "sagrado katoliko" I really recommend visiting the place. It will make your faith stronger as you see the evidences of the healed and answered prayers, and the people offering candles, roses and prayers to the pictures, portraits and sculptures of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
5. Tumalog Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,100 reviews
Reviewed By florisag873 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
We really enjoy the raw beauty of the falls . Looking up the falls and the century trees around was very relaxing.
6. Kawasan Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 291 reviews
Reviewed By L4048LEsophieh
Literally the best thing I’ve done in Cebu, Philippines. This place is like the Garden of Eden with beautiful greenery, magical waterfalls, crystal blue water, butterflies and dogs. This was my kind of Heaven. We stayed in Moalboal and it was a 40min scooter ride to this place not the easiest for us to find but locals are more then happy to point you in the right direction. We went early in the morning to beat the crowds which I recommend doing. We didn’t do a Canyoneering Tour which you can do if you want too we didn’t book any tour or package. We just paid to park our scooter at the church and paid the admittance fee to see the falls and swim Highly recommend visiting here it’s stunning ????
7. Inambakan Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By 211jackief - Pasig, Philippines
My family and I decided not to go to Kawasan Falls to avoid the crowd. We went to Inambakan falls instead. We made the right decision! Inambakan falls was absolutely gorgeous!!! And except for 2 other families, we haf the falls to enjoy the whole afternoon. We paid 50 pesos per person and that included the entrance, the life jackets and the guide. The water of the falls was strong and there were 8 levels. We just went to 2 levels and we were absolutely stunned by its beauty. The water was clear and blue. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. We had so much fun swimming and taking so many instagrammable photos. Visit Inambakan Falls! You'll truly love it! Note: Tumalog Falls was dry and the water was murky. The surroundings had a stench of urine. Aguinid Falls charges 300 pesos per person
8. Pescador Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 559 reviews
Reviewed By danielkyla - Sydney, Australia
Crystal clear water, many fishes and colorful corals. Less than hour by boat from Moalboal shores. Get wet-suite or rash-guard during the jellyfish season.
9. Sugbo Mercado
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
“The Biggest Weekend Food Market In Cebu” Sugbo Mercado opened on September 25, 2015, with the goal of being the first and biggest year-round weekly food market in Cebu and as a venue for the best of the best of Cebu as well as budding new players in the local food industry to showcase their products in a tour de force of local pride.
Reviewed By Faithalicious_x - London, United Kingdom
Sugbo Mercado is filled with 10s of food stalls, selling all different kinds of meals, drinks, and desserts. Plates are around 100–150 pesos so it’s a great way of trying a number of different dishes in one go. It’s kind of like a Philippino Borough Market (if you’re from London and know what that is). The atmosphere is great too and the area feels totally safe. Furthermore there are lots of locals here so it must be good! That also means that you may have to wait a bit for a seat in peak times but no longer than 5-10 minutes. You can enjoy the live singing in the meantime. My sister is vegan and was able to find a mushroom pasta that she could eat, though there wasn’t much else. Vegetarians would be fine though. I believe the Mercado is only open on Thurs-Sundays so check before going. You might want to bring some tissues with you as we struggles to find napkins - though they do give you plastic gloves/utensils to eat the food with.
10. Magellan's Cross
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,820 reviews
This is the spot where Ferdinand Magellan planted a cross in the soil in 1521 and claimed the Philippines for Spain.
Reviewed By aamart1969 - Cebu City, Philippines
Magellan's Cross is an impressive , historical Christian Cross , planted by Portuguese & Spanish explorers as ordered by Ferdinand Magellan upon arriving in Cebu ???????? March 1521 Later that year , Ferdinand Magellan was killed at Lapu-Lapu ( Mactan Island , of Cebu City ???????? ) during the Battle of Mactan Magellan’s Cross holds a very big part of the history & Religious history of Cebu ???????? The original cross was believed by the people of old to have miraculous healing powers , so they started chipping it away ... Supposedly as a result , the government were prompted to encased the Magellan’s Cross in another wooden cross ... even thou , some Filipino’s say - the original cross was destroyed or disappeared after the death of Magellan. Today in downtown Cebu City ... the Cross ( real or replica ) is housed in an octagonal pavilion called the “ kiosk ” ... this is located in the open park , behind the outstanding Santo Niño Church ( which is another main attractions for tourists )
