After
my work, we decided to give Cebu a tour.
This is not my first time touring Cebu and I’ve been to most of the
places we went to. But since this is Leo
and Neo’s first time, I indulge in going back – after all, there are a lot of
changes since the last time I’ve been there.
Magellan’s Cross.
This is the cross that Magellan brought in the Philippines. He struck it in the beach shore. Now it has its own shrine because the area is
now reclaimed. Folklore says the cross
is growing in height. I don’t know if
this is true because I think it’s the same height since 5 years ago.
Sto Nino Parish.
A minute walk from Magellan’s Cross is the Sto Nino Parish. This is a very grand parish. It host around 6-8 masses in a day. Paintings are all-over the place. Last year, when Cebu and Bohol was struck
with an earthquake, the bell fell from the tower. Construction is on-going to have it
rehabilitated.
Tabo-an Market.
This is not a tourist spot but a lot of tourists go to this area. Why?
This is where they sell pasalubongs.
Dried fishes of different shapes and sizes, dried mango, otap, and
chorizo are sold in this place.
Philippine Taoist Temple.
This is located at Beverly Hills Subdivision at Cebu City. The villagers are mostly Chinese. Here, you are allowed to take pictures of
everything (scenery and structures), but the temple and saints are off limits
to cameras.
Chapel of San Pedro Calungsod.
This very beautiful chapel is dedicated to the newest Filipino saint,
San Pedro Calungsod. This Chapel is
located at SM Seaside City (still under construction and the would-be biggest
mall in the Philippines, even bigger than SM Mall of Asia). It is very grand and is composed of 100
walls.
Shrine of Lapu-Lapu.
If you’re at Mactan, you have to visit the shrine of the first Filipino
hero, Lapu lapu. The shrine is like a
park with no frills whatsoever. You can
relax at the area.
Ayala Mall and SM City Cebu.
I love going to malls. It’s so
relaxing. There are a lot of malls naman
here at Manila but I just love to see what they sell in the malls of Cebu.
Trying to amuse himself at the
Family Lounge of Ayala Cebu. Can he get
any cuter?
Waterfront Hotel and Casino.
Casino Filipino’s biggest branch at Cebu is in here. The façade of this place looks like a
Disneyland Castle. It has a Duty Free
(which I was able to buy something really cheap for myself *sariling kapakanan*).
Crown Regency’s Sky Adventure.
We stayed at Crown Regency Hotel the whole time we were at Cebu so I
will dedicate a post for this. Their Sky
Adventure is a must-try.
Mactan Resorts.
I already gave you some sneak peak of three Mactan Resorts and there are
more to choose from – and it’s a must that you visit one of them. The beaches may be man-made but its beautifully
made indeed.
The
first seven these tourists’ spots we went to are free of charge. You’ll just have to pay for your fare. J
It's so nice to see Cebu again sa mga photos mo. My family originally from Cebu. I love Cebu! specially their readily available sea foods. Haven't tried the Sky Adventure, maybe next time na punta namin. :)
ReplyDeletewaaah! you're a Cebuana din pala, sis Jen. you have to try to go at Crown Regency. They have so much adventure (not just the sky adventure ha) na will occupy your whole day.
DeletePS, can you understand and speak bisaya?
Yes Sis, I speak and understand bisaya. :)
DeleteWe'll be going to Bohol by August. We will include in our itinerary Cebu. I think malapit lang naman sya. hehe...curious ako sa Taoist temple eh. They say na if you ask question and the answer is yes, matutupad daw...will definitely include it in our tour. hehe..:-D
ReplyDeleteyes, sis Lally. at Taoist temple, you can do that wish. Be sure lang to wear dress or pants. they didnt allow me to enter the temple because I was wearing shorts so I wasnt able to do that wish-wish.
Deletewill do that sis..sana di ko malimutan. hehe :-D
DeleteI am glad the earthquake did not wipe away history
ReplyDeletetrue... and if does, it will create a new one naman
DeleteI've been to most of the places here except Chapel of San Pedro Calungsod because it's a bit far. We've ben to Crown Regency but I chickened out on the sky walk! LOL Great list!
ReplyDeletethe Chapel is newly built. super grand. you have to visit it.
DeleteI am intrigued by Skywalk! We have never been to Cebu but this gives us an idea where to go! :) Thank you Mama Nerisa! :)
ReplyDeleteyou have to visit Cebu and do the Skywalk and the Edge Coaster too. :)
DeleteThank you so much for this. I've been to Cebu once and stayed there for a week when I performed with a band at Ratsky's. Is that bar still there? Anyway, I was only able to go to a couple of places because I was always too tired to go around. It's one fo the places my eldest wants to visit and I have no idea where to take him, haha. So it's good you posted. :)
ReplyDeletebring you're children to Cebu, May. The place is very nice. Dont forget to bring him sa Mactan resorts. he would enjoy swimming there :)
DeleteIm glad the earthquake did not wiped out parts of our history
ReplyDeletethe church is a living legacy. I hope they restructure it na mas matibay.
DeleteI remembered when we visit Bohol, we had a night stay lang sa cebu kasi sobrang gahol na sa oras for our flight the next day kaya I wan't able to roam around Cebu. I hope I can get back soon! :)
ReplyDeletehttp://iamjenalipio.blogspot.com
I want to roam around Bohol naman. I haven't been there. sana next year *wink wink
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