Discover Cebu, Philippines with its natural beauty plus rich ancestry. In Asia, Cebu is best known for the activities you can do with its tropical vibe as well as its culture (that is why, the city is dubbed as the 1st ASEAN City of Culture).
Whether you are a traveler who loves fun and physical stimulation, or someone who is fond of history, or just that person who is laid back and wants to relax…Cebu can give you what suits your taste.
Here are the things you should be able to do when you are in Cebu:
1. Cebu Canyoneering
When you think of canyoneering, you think of an exhausting trip. You visualize a person who carries a huge backpack and is ready for long hike. It may be a somewhat true; however Cebu canyoneering in Badian is much more!
This canyoneering in Kawasan Falls, Cebu has the element of excitement, especially when done with friends and loved ones. It allows you to jump from cliffs and land to cool waterfalls. There are many opportunities for you to experience risk such as this! It becomes a good avenue for bonding with your significant others. Be sure to bring your waterproof camera to capture these details!
Not only that, your breath will be taken away by the ecstatic feeling nature brings you. There are trees, landscapes, streams of rivers and falls, and caves you will pass through. This is not just a hiking adventure but an environment appreciation encounter.
2. City Tour
The city of Cebu is famous for many heritage sites and is bearer of the oldest street of the country: the Colon Street. Geographically, Cebu is in the central part of the Philippines, as well as of the Visayas (one of the 3 major regions). Thus, because of its tactical location, it becomes hub for early trade and commerce (from different foreign businessmen) as it has ports that deliver goods to various places of the country.
In the city, you can visit popular museums, such as Sugbo Museo, Fort San Pedro, and Casa Gorordo. These museums have historical significance such as being a provincial jail and fort during the wars with Spaniards, Americans and Japanese. Also, houses that were built years back have been preserved such as the Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House and The Jesuit House.
Religion also plays a big role in the lives of Cebuanos. It is in Cebu where Christianity was first widely introduced. Thus, places that affirm this are Magellan’s Cross and the famous Sto. Niño Church.
Availing of this city tour is truly educational and is packed with a tour of the abundant past.
3. “Beach-ing”
Cebu prides itself for its many beautiful beaches. The white, pristine sands and blue, clear waters will transport you to a whole new peaceful dimension. Cebu beaches will calm your nerves and eliminate your stresses.
The best thing about it is, there are many beaches for you to choose from: Bantayan Island, Camotes Island, Malapascua Island, Sumilon Island, Moalboal, and many more! You could either go south, north of Cebu or you need not travel far – and go to Mactan Island. These beaches are just within your reach…and within your budget!
True, with the exquisiteness of the beaches, you get your money’s worth as they do not cost as much as those from other countries’. You get the best unwind for affordable price…so you can wallow in these places for a longer time. Moreover, you can acquire your perfect tan in Cebu by basking under the heat of the sun while listening to the swishing of the waves.
The Take-away
Grab the chance to enjoy Cebu by doing the top things you ought to do there. Indulge in Cebu canyoneering, take the city tour, and chill in the amazing beaches! Cebu is truly a vacation get-away!