Best places to visit in Cebu, Philippines (Tourist Spots Part 1)

Hi guys! We can't deny that Cebu is one of the best places to visit in Philippines. Since the reign of Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, Philippines has been one tourist spot known to the world and now we have Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, Philippines is even more known. Tourist or not Cebu will make you come back again and again. So, let us start because this list is going to be sooooo looooooong!

First off the list and I have many lists..

THE TOURIST SPOT LIST

1. 10,000 Roses

Photo by Bonghwan Cho

It became popular last year 2015? not really sure but it made a great blast on social media that made it so popular right away that hundreds or even thousands of tourists (local or international) come to the place everyday morning 'til evening. It's exact location is at Day-as, Cordova, Cebu(near Lantaw Floating Restaurant) and entrance fee is currently P 20.00 and operating hours is 10:30am to 10pm.

How to get there:

If you are going to take a taxi from the airport, get the white ones because they are cheaper than the yellow taxis. You'll spend about more or less 200 pesos going to Cordova but if you are coming from Mandaue you'll pay about the same range 200-300 pesos more or less.

*If you are to commute from airport, you'll ride a jeepney going to savemore (P 7.00). From there, cross the street and ride a jeepney going to cordova (P 12.00??) and you stop by the center of cordova. You can ride a tricycle going there.

*From SM City Cebu Vhire terminal, you can ride a van heading to cordova (40.00). Drop off Gaisano Grandmall Cordova and ride a tricycle going to Lantaw(10.00).

2.Sirao Flower Garden

Photos by Mj Magallon

This garden has been far developed from when it started to bloom on social media. Few years later, they added decorations and several instagrammable spots. Since then, it has been an itinerary of every field trip. Entrance fee is very affordable at P50.00 per person and they are open from 6am to 6pm. There would be several ways on how to get there since its kilometers away.

How to get there:

If you are going to take a taxi from the airport, it may cost you a lot more than 300.00.
If you have a car of your own just search on a map going to Sirao flower garden or look up on waze.

*Or you can take a vhire from Ayala going to sirao garden and ask the driver to drop you off near sirao and take habal-habal from there.

3. Temple of Leah

Photos are mine

This statue is "Leah" made 2012 as a symbol of undying love by Teodorico Adarna (her husband). Since it has been structured in Roman-Grecian era, many were attracted by its beauty. Built on the mountain areas of Cebu, it has been a regal beauty to many.

My family and I were there ages ago when they still have not finished it yet. A lot of antique and international pieces were placed in each rooms.

Located at Roosevelt St., Busay, Cebu City and is open all the time 24/7. It has been used many times for photoshoots and a corresponding payment is needed(2,500). Entrance fee is the same as the Sirao Flower Garden 50.00.

4. Whale watching in Oslob

Oslob is quite far away from the city but its worth the trip.What people get to do here is you get to swim with the whale sharks on sea up close and personal. Although it's only available from 6am to 12nn only and lasts for 30 minutes. There are different prices based on the activities you want to do. Whale watching only costs about P 300.00 but swimming with the whale sharks will cost P 500.00 (for the locals) and P 1000.00 (foreigners).

5. Tumalog Falls

If you are enchanting views, check out one of Cebu's finest falls. Listed as one of the top 10 most breathtaking falls on https://sugbo.ph/2019/waterfalls-in-cebu/. This fall is
Going there is by bus which will cost about 160 pesos more or less. Ask to be dropped off near the Tumalog falls and from there ride a habal-habal which is about 30.00. The entrance fee is cheap so you can bring your whole clan with you! It is only P 20.00!