Cebu City and South Cebu Adventure Tours: Philippines Travel Diary

September 17, 2022 Philippines Travel Guides Team

Travel Diary for Day 5-6:

After exploring the stunning beaches of Bantayan Island (Day 3-4), our excitement doubled as we set our feet on the beautiful city of Cebu and South Cebu, located in the South-Central Philippines. We are ready for the next two days (Day 5-6) of our Philippine adventure travel.

Cebu City, Central Visayas Region, offers many historical destinations and tourist attractions including the 16th-century landmarks of the country’s colonial past. Visiting Cebu City’s Magellan’s Cross in Plaza Sugbo and Basilica Minore del Santo Niño Cathedral gave us a glimpse of the richness of the Philippines’ culture and history.

Table of Contents:

Day 5: How Do We Visit the Top Attractions in Cebu City?

How Do We Visit the Mountain Tops Viewpoint Cebu City?

What are the Best Accommodations in Cebu?

What are the Top Things to do in Cebu City?

Google My Maps Cebu City and South Cebu Travel Adventures: Day 5-6

Day 6: How do we Explore Sumilon Sandbank in South Cebu?

How Do We Explore the Waterfalls in Cebu Island?

Google My Maps Philippines Travel Diary: Day 1 to Day 51

Philippines Tour Adventures from Day 1 to Day 51

Why do we Create the Philippines Travel Guide?

SUMMARY: Cebu City & South Cebu Adventure Tours

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Day 5: How Do We Visit the Top Attractions in Cebu City?

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Note: All the drivers asked for the same amount because there is a price agreement among all taxi drivers in the Philippines. It is a very common practice in the country.

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How Do We Visit the Mountain Tops Viewpoint Cebu City?

Located in Busay City, Mountain Tops Viewpoint is about 40 minutes away from the Temple of Leah by car. Its breathtaking sunset boasts a stunning panorama of the city below.

The Temple of Leah in Busay, Cebu City is a must-explore. Recognized as Cebu’s Taj Mahal, it symbolizes a husband’s love for his better half. In memory of his wife, Teodorico Soriano Adarna built this temple of approximately 24 rooms adorned with life-sized statues of Roman gladiators in 2012.

Undeniably, the view in Cebu City makes a great place to sit back, relax, and enjoy a cold beer. Flying a drone over the city’s natural beauty is an ideal thing to do.

One of the reasons why you need to visit the Philippines is the people and their culture. It never fails to amaze you.

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What are the Best Accommodations in Cebu?

As a traveler, you might have heard about Cebu being one of the most loved tourist destinations in the Philippines. Because of such popularity among local and foreign tourists, hotels and accommodations have been put up in almost every corner of this historic city. Through this tourism initiative, guests can have a wide range of accommodation options to seek comfort from.

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What are the Top Things to do in Cebu City?

Cebu is a tourist hotspot for a reason. You will never run out of things to do, places to go to, and foods to eat. Not just that, visiting the city feels like you are traveling through different periods of time because you can enjoy activities in the historic areas that reveal Cebu’s rich history.

Are you ready to get the best out of your Cebu experience? You may try these activities when paying a visit to this wonderful city.

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Google My Maps Cebu City and South Cebu Travel Adventures: Day 5-6

If you are planning to go on a trip to Cebu City and South Cebu province, check out the Google My Maps below to experience activities and adventures, and get to know different routes and directions, accommodations to stay, attractions to visit, and restaurants to dine in. Visit Cebu City and South Cebu province travel Google My Map to learn more about our Philippines Travel routes and adventures.

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Day 6: How do we Explore Sumilon Sandbank in South Cebu?

26 February:

On the sixth day (Day 6) of our Philippines travel adventure, we left for Oslob at 3 a.m. to take the bus from Cebu Southern Bus Terminal to Oslob, Cebu Province. To avoid the local Sunday tourism, we postponed our Oslob Whale Shark Watching plans on a Monday and took a Banca straight to Sumilon Island, Oslob Cebu, Central Visayas, instead. The island is just one big sandbank that relies on the tides. The rest of the island is privately owned.

The Island of Sumilon is a great snorkeling spot with a very shallow reef. We saw plenty of colorful fish, such as Anemones, Barracudas, and sea snakes (Filipinos call it Walo-Walo). For locals, Walo-Walo is very poisonous but not naturally aggressive as long as they're not expecting offspring.

Note: Although the sandbank is great for relaxing, visiting on Sundays is not recommended because many locals are out enjoying their day off.

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How Do We Explore the Waterfalls in Cebu Island?

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Note: Visit these waterfalls weekdays to avoid the crowd. Local tourists usually come in large groups during weekends.

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Google My Maps Philippines Travel Diary: Day 1 to Day 51

Check out the Google Maps below to have an overview of the entire 51 days of Philippines travel adventure, including exciting attractions and activities we did, destinations we explored, and travel directions in the Philippines.

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Philippines Tour Adventures from Day 1 to Day 51

We went to many places and experienced many unforgettable adventures during our visit to the Philippines. Here is a complete overview of the Philippines Travel Diary experience for our 51 Days trip to the different destinations in the Philippines in 2017:

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