#CeBucketlist: 100 Places to visit in Cebu

Cebu was not named as the Queen City of the South for no reason. It has become the top performing province in the Philippines and one of the most preferred tourist destinations in the world.

In celebration of Sugbo.ph’s 5 years of service in promoting Cebu, our team collated the Top 100 Places — both old and new (as of September 2019) — that you should include in your #CeBucketlist. You surely won’t run out of places to visit in Cebu.

1. Cebu Safari and Adventure Park

2. Cebu Ocean Park

  • Location: South Road Properties, Cebu City (across SM Seaside City Cebu) — approx. 2 hours away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: Over 100 marine species, Water Show, Convention Center
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/2019/cebu-ocean-park/

3. Sky Diving in Cebu

4. Anjo World Theme Park

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Anjo World Theme Park

5. Waterworld Cebu (Opening in December 2019)

  • Location: Barangay Umapad, Mandaue City, Cebu — near the tip of Marcelo Fernan Bridge in Mandaue City side. — approx. 15-20 minutes away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: 7 Amazing Water Slides, Giant Wave Pool, Carnival Place, Hotel Facility
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/2019/waterworld-cebu/

6. Sirao Flower Gardens

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Left photo by Explorerssaurus | Right by Miraluna Baluca

7. Temple of Leah

  • Location: Busay, (uphill) Cebu City — approx. 2 hours away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: Majestic structures, Overlooking view
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/2017/temple-of-leah/

8. Buwakan ni Alejandra

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Photo by John Ray Aligato

9. Tops Lookout

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Photo by Cường Lê

10. Top of Cebu

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11. Don Emilio Botanical Garden

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Photo by James Gabriel Obligado

12. La Vie in the Sky

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13. La Vie Parisienne

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Photo by @yanyan_laagan

14. 10,000 Roses Cafe

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Photo by Bonghwan Cho

15. Whale Shark Watching Oslob

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Photo by @travellust.co via IG

16. Sumilon Sandbar in Oslob

17. Pink Aserets in Oslob

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19. Canyoneering / Kawasan Falls

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19. Sardine Run in Moalboal

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20. Pescador Island

Photo by Jubert Valmores

21. Strawberry Farm Dalaguete

Photo by Ram Mancelita

22. Sunflower Farm Dalaguete

23. Osmena Peak Dalaguete

Photo by Joevercon Dugos

24. Man-Made Forest in Minglanilla

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25. Simala Shrine

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26. Basilica del Santo Niño / Magellan’s Cross

27. Taoist Temple

Taoist Temple (Photo by Giovanni)

28. Casa Gorordo Museum

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29. YAP-SAN DIEGO ANCESTRAL HOUSE

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30. 1730 JESUIT HOUSE (MUSEO DE PARIAN)

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  • Location: Parian, Cebu City — approx. 1.5 hours away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: 18th century house remarkably preserved behind big walls in the heart of Parian district
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/cebu-city-one-day-tour/

31. Cebu Heritage Monument

  • Location: Parian, Cebu City — approx. 1.5 hours away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: Huge sculptures made of concrete, bronze, brass and steel showing scenes about events and structures related to the history of Cebu
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/cebu-city-one-day-tour/

32. Fort San Pedro

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33. Pungko Pungko sa Fuente

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Photo by Ram Mancelita
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Photo by Mark Yong
  • Location: 52 A J Llorente Street, Cebu City — approx. 1.5 hours away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: Cebu street food like ginabot (pork cracklings), lumpia, crab meat, etc.
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/pungko-pungko-sa-fuente/

34. Neri’s Ville Selfie Corner

  • Location: Sitio Bombil, Barangay Lusaran, (uphill) Cebu City — approx. 2.5 hours away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: Overlooking view, Instagrammable spots including Hobbit House & Bali’s Nest
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/nerisville-selfie-corner-cebu/

35. Adlawon Vacation Farm

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  • Location: Sitio Proper, Adlaon, (uphill) Cebu City  — approx. 2.5 hours away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: Fresh nature vibes, Garden, Filipino accommodation
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/2019/adlawon-vacation-farm/

36. Descansohan ni Onyol

37. Soul Sierra

  • Location: Brgy. Babag, Busay, (uphill) Cebu City — near Temple of Leah, approx. 2 hours away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: Fresh nature vibes, Overlooking View, Pool,
  • Full details: Soon on www.sugbo.ph

38. Terrazas de Flores

39. Bantayan Island

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40. Virgin Island

41. Camotes Island

42. Malapascua Island

43. Olango Island

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San Vicente Boardwalk
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Talima Beach
  • Location: Olango Island, Northern Cebu — approx. 1 hour away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: Beaches, Wild Life Sanctuary, Boardwalk
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/tag/olango-island/

44. Carnaza Island

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45. Kinatarcan Island

46. Nalusuan Island

47. Funtastic Island in Medellin

48. Capitancillo Islet

49. The Labyrinth Maze Toledo

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Photo by Alona San Pedro
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Photo by Laurine Abad

50. Lake Pingganon Toledo

51. Kawa Bath at Fantasy Lodge

52. Danasan Eco Adventure Park

53. SM Seaside City Cebu

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  • Location: South Road Properties, Cebu City (near Cebu Ocean Park) — approx. 2 hours away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: Shopping mall, Indoor Theme Parks, Concept stores
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/?s=sm+seaside

54. IL Corso Lifestyle Mall and the Dancing Fountains

  • Location: South Road Properties, Cebu City — approx. 2 hours away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: Dancing fountains, Restaurants, Cinemas, Shopping mall (soon-to-open)
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/?s=il+corso

55. Bojo River Aloguinsan

Photo by Aj Rob
Photo by Aj Rob

56. Tumalog Falls in Oslob

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Photo by @sandywadingan

57. Dao Falls in Samboan

58. Cancalanog Falls in Alegria

Photo by Marc Jonell Garcia

59. Isla Romantica in Cordova

60. Q-Park in Compostela

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  • Location: Compostela, Northern Cebu — approx. 1-2 hours away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: 41-ft monument of the Virgin Mary and large, life-sized statues of the Stations of the Cross
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/2019/q-park-compostela/

61. Mt. Manunggal Eco Adventure Park, the Little Baguio of Cebu

62. West 35 Eco Mountain Resort

  • Location: Balamban, (uphill) Northernwestern Cebu — approx. 3-4 hours away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: 360-degree overlooking view, Kiddie Playground, Trekking, Accommodation
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/2019/west-35-eco-mountain-resort/

63. Adventure Cafe

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  • Location: Balamban, (uphill) Northernwestern Cebu — approx. 3-4 hours away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: Coffee shop, Zipline, Wall Climbing, Stress Wall
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/2019/adventure-cafe-cebu/

64. JVR Island in the Sky

65. Florentino’s Eco Park, the Little Tagaytay of Cebu

66. D’ Antique Village House

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67. MSDEA Ornamental Garden

68. Maravilla White Beach

69. Bacalla Woods Campsite

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Photo by Ed Lim
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70. Siomai sa Tisa

71. Halo-Halo sa Tisa

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72. SRP Food Strip

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  • Location: South Road Properties, Cebu City (across Malacanang sa Sugbo) — approx. 1 hour away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: Restaurants, Restobars, Eat-all-you-can’s
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/2019/eat-all-you-cans-in-srp/

73. Tingko Beach in Alcoy

74. Lambug Beach

Photo by Jerllan Randell Labora

75. Esoy Hot Spring in Carmen

76. Durano Eco Farm and Resort

77. Alhibe Farm in Carmen

  • Location: Sito Baucan, Brgy. Sac-on, Carmen, Northern Cebu (at the back of the Cebu Safari & Adventure Park) — approx. 3-4 hours away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: Spring-fed Pool, Nature walk & farm exploration, Nipa Accommodation
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/2019/alhibe-farm-cebu/

78. KartZone

  • Location: F. Cabahug St. Kasambagan, Cebu City — approx. 2 hours away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: Karting or kart racing
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/kartzone-cebu/

79. The Pyramid

  • Location: Central Bloc, IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City — approx. 2 hours away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: Pyramid restobar; Cuisine: Filipino, American, Italian, Korean
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/2017/the-pyramid-cebu/

80. Sugbo Mercado

  • Location: Central Bloc, IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City — approx. 2 hours away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: Food market

81. Naga City Boardwalk

82. Papa Kits Marina & Fishing Lagoon

83. Sundaze Farm

  • Location: Carcar City, Southern Cebu — approx. 3.5 hours away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: Flower garden, Glamping, Instagrammable spots
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/2019/sundaze-farm-cebu/

84. Crown Regency Sky Adventure Park

85. Sky Water Park in JMall

86. Venetian-inspired food court at JMall

87. Mactan Newtown

  • Location: Mactan, Northern Cebu — approx. 15-30 minutes away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: Restaurants, Lifestyle Mall, Condos / residences
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/?s=mactan+newtown

88. Hidden Valley Wave Pool in Pinamungajan

89. Campalabo Sandbar

90. 24/7 Track Oval at Cebu City Sports Center

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91. 24/7 Cebu City Public Library

Photo by Patrick Go
  • Location: G/F, Rizal Memorial Library and Museum Bldg, Osmeña Blvd, Cebu City — approx. 1.5 hour away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: 24/7 free access of the public library, Rizal Museum
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/cebu-city-public-library-247/

92. Upside Down World Museum

  • Location: 2nd floor of City Time Square 2 in Mandaue City, Cebu (across Parkmall) — approx. 1-1.5 hour away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: Ultimate (reversed) illusion
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/upside-down-world-cebu/

93. Happy World Museum

94. Entoy’s Bakasihan in Cordova

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95. Crocolandia

  • Location: Talisay City, Cebu City — approx. 2 hours away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: Crocodiles, Birds, Mini Zoo
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/?s=crocolandia

96. Carcar Lechon Market

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97. Carbon Market

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  • Location: Carbon Public Market, Cebu City — approx. 2 hours away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: Cebu’s cheap but great finds
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/?s=carbon

98. Taboan Market

  • Location: Taboan Public Market, Cebu City — approx. 2 hours away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: Cebu’s famous dried fish (buwad)
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/?s=taboan

99. Bagacay Point Lighthouse in Liloan

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  • Location: Liloan, Northern Cebu — approx. 2 hours away from Mactan Airport.
  • What to expect: 172-feet active lighthouse tower
  • Full details: https://sugbo.ph/?s=liloan

100. Mountain View Nature’s Park

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