Attractions

The original remains was made of wood but was later replaced with stones in the 17th century to fight off Muslim raiders. Now, Fort San Pedro is a museum dedicated to preserve the legacy of the Spanish Government where you can still find several artifacts like documents, sculptures and paintings.

Standing at 1,013 meters above sea level, Osmeña Peak is known for having amazing panoramic view of the ocean and cliffs as its the highest peak on the island. The picturesque trail is an easy leisurely hike that takes about 30 minutes to an hour.

Dubbed as “Little Amsterdam” of Cebu, this picturesque flower farm is located in the highlands of Busay. The colorful blooms of flowers will surely make you want to take thousands of photos.

Cebu is known to have one of the richest history in the Philippines and has witnessed several monumental events such as the birth of Catholicism in the Philippines marked by Magellan’s effort to plant the crucifix on the island.

Whether you are a devout Catholic or you want to witness the Cebu Castle Church, head towards the famous Simala Shrine. As the name implies, the sprawling religious complex looks like a castle by the hillside.

Hailed as the “Taj Mahal” of Cebu, the Temple of Leah has become one of the new famous landmarks in Cebu because of its ancient roman-inspired architecture for taking Instagram-worthy shots.

While Bantayan Island is only a small island off the coast of Northern Cebu, it exudes the same charm and beauty as the famous Boracay Island.

Because of the incredible school of sardines which is known as “The Sardine Run” and resident turtles, scuba diving has become a popular thing to do in Moalboal. There are also a number of scuba-dive sites available in Pescador Island which is just a short trip from Panagsama Beach.

Not only you can watch how locals feed the whale sharks but also you can get in the water and swim with these graceful giants.

Cebu is known to offer a wide selection of waterfalls in the island. Aside from famous landmarks, there are hundreds of hidden waterfalls that you can visit by renting a motorbike or via a tour agency.

One of the most popular tourist activity on the island. Canyoneering through the waters all the way down the canyons into Kawasan Falls is one of the must-try for people who loves adventure.

Step into history at Talisay Landing, the site of one of the most significant World War II events in the Philippines. On March 26, 1945, Allied forces landed on Talisay Beach to liberate Cebu from Japanese occupation—an operation that marked a crucial turning point in the region’s freedom.

Today, the site has been transformed into Liberation Park, a seaside memorial and public space that honors the bravery of Filipino guerrillas and American soldiers who fought during the war. The centerpiece is a life-sized bronze monument depicting the landing forces, including a figure modeled after General Douglas MacArthur, facing the sea in homage to the historic event.