GENERAL INFO
Cebu Is the Queen City of the South. Cebu is also the oldest city in the Philippines. Cebu is subdivided into 6 component cities and 47 municipalities. With its 6 cities; Cebu, Danao, Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue, Toledo and Talisay; and its 47 smaller towns, Cebu has more than kept pace with the nation's progress. In contrast to the bustling metropolis, the rest of Cebu’s 167 islets and islands are lined with idyllic white sandy beaches and pristine clear waters. Cebu has gained wide popularity for fantastic diving grounds evidenced by the proliferation of resorts which offer luxurious accommodations. Cebu's strategic location makes it ideal for those who wish to travel to the other islands and provinces by plan, boat or bus. No place could be too far from Cebu.
GEOGRAPHY
Cebu is located in Central Visayas (Region 7) and the center of Philippine archipelago with a total land area of 5,000 square kilometers. Situated to the east of Negros, on the southeast by Bohol and directly to the west is Leyte. In between Cebu and Bohol is the Bohol Strait, while Tanon Strait lies alongside Cebu and Negros. Cebu is composed of several islands including Sumilon Island, Mactan Islands, Olango Island, Camotes Islands, Malapascua Island, and Bantayan Islands. Some of the hundreds of islands surrounding Cebu are uninhabited.
NORTH PART OF CEBU
EXPLORE THE NORTH SIDE OF CEBU
EXPLORE THE SOUTH SIDE OF CEBU
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EXPLORE OSLOB
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EXPLORE ARGAO
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GETTING THERE
BY AIR:
The fastest way to reach Cebu is by plane. Cebu is an international destination with flights from Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea. Arrival is at at the Mactan International Airport almost daily. From Manila, Cebu is just an hour away by plane. It is an ideal jump-off point for other tourist attractions in Visayas and Mindanao. Mactan-Cebu International Airport is serviced by the Cathay Pacific, Silk Air, Korean Air , Asiana Airlines and Qatar Airways.
BY SEA:
Cebu City's vast, multi-paired port throngs harbor boats travelling around the Philippines. There are daily ferries to and from Cebu, Manila, Bohol, Negros, Leyte, Butuan, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Ozamis and Iligan among others. Ferry schedules change often so reconfirm departure times you get from guidebooks. There are ferries from other places as well, check locally for details. The sea route is serviced by WG&A Superferry, Negros Navigation and Sulpicio Lines
GETTING AROUND
The major mode of transport in Cebu City and other places in Cebu is the tricycle, habal-habal, pedicab. Tricycles, habal-habal, and pedicab are usually limited only to the city or town where they are licensed to operate.
Aside from tricycles, there are also jeepneys and multicabs plying their routes within the city and outside the city. fare Php7.
Another mode of transport in Cebu is the taxi cab. starting fare is php40 additional Php3 on the succeeding meter.
Buses and VAN are also available but these tend to ply exclusively along the north-south route. There are two major bus terminals as the name implies for direction of travel - North Bus terminal at M. Logarta Avenue, Mandaue City and South Bus terminal at N. Bacalso Avenue, Pahina Central, Cebu City.
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