Nature has always been refreshing for the soul. When we need to go soul searching, we would often hike on mountains, go the wilderness, or to the chilling waters of the beaches of Cebu. Nature is a good therapy for your mind and body, and Brgy. Adlaon in Cebu City has a lot of that to offer.
Thus, here are three nature spots in Adlaon you should visit the next time you lose yourself amidst the busy city life.
These attractions are just 5-15 minutes away from each other.
1. Don Meon Garden
Don Meon Garden is full of beautiful sculptures and sceneries. The flowers will surely capture your heart and the vibrant colors of the place can wake up the creative soul within you. Definitely come and take a pic or two.
Rates & Other Information
- Entrance Fee: P50 per head
- Operating hours: 8:30AM to 6:30PM daily
- Corkage Fee: None; they also have a canteen inside.
- Overnight: NO Overnight accommodations
- Contact Number: 0919-610-6845 / 0915-867-0988
How to get there?
Exact Location: Sitio Camandricacawan, Brgy. Adlaon, Cebu City — uphill travel going to Busay / Sirao. 20-30 minutes away from the main road.
BY JEEPNEY: Ride any jeepney going to Pit-os. You can ride a 62B jeepney from Cebu City (Ayala Center Cebu Terminal). Tell the driver that you are heading to Don Meon Garden in Sitio Camandricacawan. Fare is ₱100 per head (one-way).
BY CAR: If you’re bringing your own car, just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Adlaon Cebu City”. Then ask around where you can find “Sitio Camandricacawan” or Don Meon Garden.
2. Adlawon Vacation Farm
Want to experience a European wilderness vibe? Because that is what you get in Adlawon Vacation Farm. The place is teeming with wild life of different kinds and the fogs of the morning sky will captivate you in every way.
Out of the three featured in this article, this is only attraction that offers an overnight accommodation. So if you wish to stay longer and be able to experience more of Brgy. Adlaon, this is the perfect place to stay.
Rates & Other Information
- Entrance
fee:
- P150 per head (P50 is consumable for food & drinks)
- P100 (children below 12 years old)
- FREE of charge for infants and toddlers below 3 years old
- Overnight rate: P3,500 per night/2pax with free breakfast for 2 (₱4,000 per night on weekends)
How to get there?
Exact location: Sition Proper, Adlaon, Cebu City — uphill travel going to Busay / Sirao.
BY MOTORBIKE: From J.Y. Square Mall, take a habal-habal that will take you directly to Adlawon Vacation Farm for ₱400 roundtrip, good for 2 persons already. The driver may ask you for additional waiting fee of ₱100-200 per hour depending on your haggling talent. The ride will take 30-45 minutes to get there.
BY OWN CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and pin your location to “Adlawon Vacation Farm”. Ample parking space is available.
BY CAR / VAN FOR RENT: For van or car rentals, or to book an uphill tour (9 destinations in 1 day for only 999 pesos per person), book with our trusted travel partner SquadPH Tours and Travels.
BY TAXI: Hiring a taxi cab is possible but that can be very expensive (NOT recommended). Most of them won’t give you a metered reading system – hence, they’ll be offering you an estimated fare in going there.
3. Neri’s Ville
Neri’s Ville is a beauty in the mountain landscape. With varying sculptures that comes to life along with the vibrant colors, it is a worthy place to go to. The place itself is inspired by the Hobbit Houses from the famous Lord of the Rings series, so nerd geeks would also find this place adorable.
Photo by Maria Altheia Echavez-Canoog Casiño 
Photo by Maria Altheia Echavez-Canoog Casiño 
Photo by Maria Altheia Echavez-Canoog Casiño 
Photo by Maria Altheia Echavez-Canoog Casiño
Rates & Other Information
- Entrance fee: P50 per head
- Operating hours: 8AM to 7PM, Mondays to Sundays
- Overnight: No overnight accommodations yet
- Contact number: Not yet available
How to get there?
Exact location: Sitio Bombil, Barangay Lusaran, Cebu City
BY JEEPNEY: Ride any jeepney going to Talamban via Pit-os. Or, 62B or 62C jeepney from Cebu City. Drop off at the Flying V gasoline station in Pit-os where you can find many habal-habal. From there, ride a habal-habal going to Sitio Bombil in Barangay Lusaran. Fare is ₱80 per head (one-way).
BY CAR: If you’re bringing your own car, just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Lusaran Cebu City”. Then ask around where you can find “Sitio Bombil” or Nora’s Ville.
