Valentines are coming and your love ones are expecting flowers. Those who are still looking for a gift for their Cebuana partner need not worry about spending too much on this occasion. Most women are not hard to please. Coming from a country where romantic movies are always a hit no matter how cheesy they are, we swoon at the smallest of things especially when we see the effort and love that were put into them. What’s important is to make her feel special. I will share you some tips. I would highly recommend men that instead of giving flowers on Valentine’s day why not give a tour to your partner on flower garden.
We have lovely botanical garden here and it is the first of its kind in the country. This lovely botanical garden and its flower terraces boast some 127 species of the region's local flower varieties. The garden was built by the local farmers using the same traditional technique of interlocking stones reminiscent of the Banaue Rice Terraces. The cool mountain breeze and stunning view make it the perfect escape from the madness of the city. Besides the picturesque garden, it also features cabanas and viewing decks, as well as a humble cafe. Entrance fee is only PHP100 per person. Located in the mountain barangays of Cebu, flowers thrive in these locations due to its cool climate. The popularity of flower gardens is expected to increase following the opening of the first flower terraces in the Philippines, the Terrazas de Flores Botanical Garden. The garden was built by the local farmers using the same traditional technique of interlocking stones reminiscent of the Banaue Rice Terraces. The cool mountain breeze and stunning view make it the perfect escape from the madness of the city. Besides the picturesque garden, it also features cabanas and viewing decks, as well as a humble cafe. Entrance fee is only PHP100 per person. This beautiful garden provides a relaxing experience with benches and flower-covered trellises and footpath canopies. You can see butterflies and bees flutter around from flower to flower. It can also make for a good educational experience as has markers identifying the different flora. Some of these markers are also engraved with random poems and inspiring quotes. There are cabanas that you can rent for PHP100 per hour. It is free if you purchase PHP1000 worth of food and beverage in the cafe. We really liked lounging in the cabana as it's furnished with a couch and table with curtains for privacy. You can hear soft music playing from the viewing deck or cafe. Terrazas de Flores Botanical Garden's cafe serves light meals and desserts.
Coffee is good and a cheese and cold-cut platters with wine can be had too. The Terrazas de Flores is a botanical garden featuring flowers arranged on terraces. The terraced flowers were the creation of local highland farmers. They made use of interlocking stones to create the terraced effect. The place was initially created to demonstrate the love of a father for his children. It was completed in eight years and is becoming one of a popular destination among nature lovers and flower enthusiasts. In addition, viewing decks and cabanas are available for use by visitors to give them the chance to enjoy the beauty of nature in its full glory.