Take a break from the summer heat and indulge yourself to the newest addition of the tea craze. After a long wait, CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice finally opens its first branch in Cebu last March 12.
Fresh fruit tea,
slush and smoothies, yogurt drink or milk tea lover rejoice for this might
be your next favorite.
Located at UG/F Mountain Wing of SM Seaside City Cebu, CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice offers a new level of refreshment originally inspired from Taiwan. They offer fresh drinks where you can enjoy a variety of flavors and special toppings such as pearl, passion fruit, lemon, Korean citron, mango and kumquat on your chosen drink.
One of their
highlights is Panda Milk Tea, Salty Cream Wintermelon Tea, Salty
Cream Matcha Slush, and the Chocolate Milk Tea with pudding and pearl and offers a lot more.
Exact
location: Upper Ground Floor, Mountain Wing SM Seaside City Cebu
BY MYBUS: You
can take a FREE MyBus ride from/to BDO Fuente Osmena. Or ride any MyBus from SM
City Cebu, Talisay, Mandaue City, Parkmall. Check the routes & schedules here: https://sugbo.ph/2016/cebu-mybus-guide/
BY
GRAB: Book a ride with Grab (from/to SM Seaside City) and use
the promo code ‘SMSEASIDE50’ to get ₱50 OFF, valid from 9AM to 10PM daily.
BY
ANGKAS: Get ₱50 off your ride to SM Seaside City Cebu with promo
code ‘AKSEASIDE60’.
BY CAR/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “SM Seaside City Cebu”.
Feeling the blistering summer already and still can’t decide where to cool off?
Start your summer right and indulge yourself to the amazing SOLEA MACTAN RESORT, where you can find an abundance of great food, luxurious accommodations, fine sands, and a collection of pools like you’ve never seen before.
Solea Mactan ensures a marvelous and price-worthy experience. The panoramic view of the sea will make you exhale away all the city toxins.
Earth All-Day Dining Buffet
Solea’s Earth All-Day Dining Restaurant is also open for non-staying guests. So this is a perfect treat if you are celebrating special occasions like birthdays, graduations, romantic dates, and even proposals!
Daily International Breakfast Buffet: 6AM to 10AM
Lunch Buffet: 12NN to 2PM
Dinner Buffet: 6PM to 10PM
Daily Theme Buffet Rate: ₱1,400 nett good for 2pax
Dinner Buffet Themes
Brazsean Monday: Brazilian and Southeast Asian Cuisin
Woks N’ Bowls Tuesday: Japanese and Chinese Cuisine
Smoky Friday: Smoked, Roasted, Grilled and Baked Dishes
Weekend BufFiest: Regional Flavours (Popular Filipino dishes in every corner)
Melt Restaurant
You will never feel hungry because aside from their buffet of various cuisines, they also have the MELT Restaurant that serves snacks, burger, and pasta that will surely make you love the place even more.
Salt & Sky Rooftop Lounge
Complete your experience at Solea Mactan Resort as you visit the Salt & Sky Rooftop that serves delectable drinks for that deserved chilling after a tiresome day.
Facilities and Amenities
Giant Chess Pieces
Function Rooms
24 Hours Room service, Housekeeping,
Concierge & Front Office Services
Business Center
Airport Transfer
Laundry
Gym
Restaurant
Fish Feeding Program
Hoverboard
Table Tennis
Entertainment Room
Swimming Pool
Souvenir Shop
Food & Beverage Outlets
They also have an inflatable playground that is child-friendly, perfect for family bonding.
If you are a beach bum and love the salt water like myself, Solea Resort also flaunts the beautiful Mactan beach.
You don’t have to worry if you’re on a tight budget because SOLEA MACTAN RESORT offers budget-friendly rates for your family and friends.
Day Use Rates
Day Use Package: ₱2,500 per head – inclusive of Lunch or Dinner Buffet from their very own Earth Restaurant that serves a variety of dishes from different countries. – FREE use of ALL swimming facilities including inflatable waterpark, free use of towels.
Day Use rate for kids 0-4 year old for FREE and 5-12 year old is 50% off making it 1,250 per head.
If you love nature and taking pictures, this Insta-worthy flower garden in Cebu should be added to your go-to list when heading to southern Cebu.
Sundaze Farm is not your usual flower farm. It features Instagrammable spots surrounding the 1.7-hectare property and “Glamorous Camping” tents. The farm offers lush green scenery of the mountains, the perfect place to chill and enjoy the fresh air.
Located in Brgy. Valencia, Carcar, Cebu (2 hours away from the city), Sundaze Farm is open every Wednesday to Sunday from 10AM to 6PM. It has an entrance fee of 50 pesos only, but cannot provide overnight accommodations yet.
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Photo by Julie Antonieth Obregon
Rates & Other Information
Note, they do not accommodate overnight stays for now.
Rates:
Entrance Fee: ₱50 per person – Student and Senior Rates: ₱40 per person – Children 2 year old and below are FREE.
Corkage Fee: – Food and Non-Alcoholic Drinks: ₱100 per entry – Alcoholic Drinks: ₱100 per entry
Al Fresco Lounge Area: ₱500 per day, good for 10-15 persons. Table and chairs will be provided for your dining needs with free grill.
Glamping: – Tent A: ₱500 per day use, good for 3-5 persons. Table and chairs will be provided for your dining needs with free grill. – Tent B with outdoor lounging chairs: ₱500 per day use, good for 3-5 persons. Table and chairs will be provided for your dining needs with free grill.
Advance reservation is required for the rent of the lounge area and glamping.
Other information
Operating hours: 10AM to 6PM, Wednesdays to Sundays
Exact location: Brgy. Valencia, Carcar, Cebu — 2 hours away from the city, a bit far (7.2km away) from the main road.
BY CAR: It’s best to bring your own car or motorbike going there. Just navigate with Waze and search for “Sundaze Farm”. Parking space is available. Hailing a taxi/Grab is not possible, better rent a car instead.
BY COMMUTE: From the South Bus Terminal, ride any bus and tell the driver to drop you off in Gaisano Carcar. Bus fare is ₱50 (one-way) and travel time is about 2 hours. From there, ride a habal-habal or motorbike going to Sundaze Farm. Fare is ₱30 per head (one-way).
Fretting over
where to stay can really lead to frustration in your finances, unless you have
an unlimited budget for business + leisure, solo or family travel, or purely
vacation. On most of the trips, a huge part of your savings will automatically
lead to where you will sleep. Worst case scenario? Your travel could lead you
to destinations which are notoriously pricey.
But, fret no more because, the Singapore-based technology platform for budget hotel bookings – RedDoorz – has finally arrived in Cebu! RedDoorz is an app that offers quality hotels in Metro Cebu with wifi, clean beds, television set, water, amenities, and of course, (really!) accommodating staff without having to pay too much!
Whether you are
on a business trip or may be just too tired to brace the traffic to reach home,
RedDoorz is just
“one-click” away. You can already get a premium-looking room for as
low as 700 pesos, even on prime locations near the Cebu IT Park, that is the RedDoorz Plus @ IT
Park Cebu, and other business properties in Cebu.
RedDoorz Plus @ IT Park Cebu
If you’re also planning on your next summer destination in the city, or simply plotting early your holiday and vacation plans, you don’t have to look no further. You can book any of RedDoorz’s hotel partners downtown (it is where almost everyone goes), including the RedDoorz Plus @ AS Fortuna, RedDoorz Premium @ Wireless Mandaue, and RedDoorz Plus near Cebu Capitol.
RedDoorz Plus @ AS FortunaRedDoorz Premium @ Wireless MandaueRedDoorz Plus near Cebu Capitol
Not just a home
to travelers and adventure-seekers, the booming city of Cebu is also a one-stop
nightlife venue for those who want to have fun all night long. There’s a
RedDoorz property in RedDoorz Plus near Mango Avenue, where most of the bars
and nightclubs are located. You see, they are everywhere!
RedDoorz Plus near Mango Avenue
Currently, RedDoorz has already more than 100 properties nationwide but, is aggressively expanding their network in the coming quarters to accommodate our growing needs.
4 major reasons why YOU should
seriously consider booking via RedDoorz:
✓ VERY AFFORDABLE. Much more than what we
were blabbing, have we mentioned that RedDoorz’ affordability starts at only
P799 per night? Yes, you read it right. You don’t really have to fret over
shelling out much because by simply checking the RedDoorz app and website, you
can find quality home-away-from-home rooms.
✓ GUARANTEED SATISFACTION. RedDoorz
basically transforms small unbranded hotels and provides them with the
technology and technical know-how in the hospitality industry. This means,
their hotel partners are well-equipped to provide your every need, making your
overall satisfaction a top priority.
✓ REWARDS. RedDoorz also incentivizes
repeat guests with the RedCash rewards system and exclusive discounts and
partner deals through RedClub membership.
✓ LOCAL SUPPORT. Being a Cebuano, we
always have to remind our fellows to support one another, especially the
budding small hotel businesses. This is exactly one of the aims of RedDoorz, to
be able to help small hotels be discovered not only by the locals but tourists
and foreigners alike.
Whether you’re
planning for your next summer staycation, plotting your business schedule, or
simply stuck in traffic while reading this, you know where to head on: RedDoorz app and/or website.
How to Book?
Simply download the RedDoorz app (available on Google Play and App Store) or visit their website to book now!
Pay conveniently using your credit card, DragonPay (via bank transfer and 7-Eleven outlets), and at the hotel without credit card guarantee.
…that’s it! Told you, I was serious when I said RedDoorz is very convenient and easy to use!
To the Catholic devotees, Visita Iglesia is an important tradition during the Holy Week as a form of pilgrimage. Usually done in a single day (or several days until Easter Sunday), devotees visit at least 7 churches, reflecting and saying a prayer at each stop.
If you are not keen to traveling too far to perform this tradition, this is a perfect guide or itinerary of Churches in Cebu City for Visita Iglesia.
Exact location: 969 V Rama Ave, Guadalupe, Cebu City – 15-20 minutes away from Ayala Center Cebu – 30 minutes away from SM City Cebu – 15-20 minutes away from Fuente Osmena Circle – 1.5 hour away from Mactan Airport
2: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish Cebu
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Exact location: 15 N Escario St, Cebu City – 5-10 minutes away from Ayala Center Cebu – 15-20 minutes away from SM City Cebu – 15-20 minutes away from Fuente Osmena Circle – 1.5 hour away from Mactan Airport
3: Redemptorist Church Cebu
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Exact location: Queen’s Rd, Cebu City — near Fooda Mango. – 5-10 minutes away from Ayala Center Cebu – 15-20 minutes away from SM City Cebu – 15-20 minutes away from Fuente Osmena Circle – 1.5 hour away from Mactan Airport
4: St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish Cebu
Photo by Jon Clifford Bio
Exact location: Queen’s Rd, Cebu City — near JY Square. – 10 minutes away from Ayala Center Cebu – 20-30 minutes away from SM City Cebu – 30 minutes away from Fuente Osmena Circle – 1.5 hour away from Mactan Airport
5: Carmelites Monastery
Photo by Jon Clifford Bio
Exact location: New Era, Mabolo, Cebu City — near Landers Superstore. – 5 minutes away from Ayala Center Cebu – 10-15 minutes away from SM City Cebu – 30 minutes away from Fuente Osmena Circle – 1.5 hour away from Mactan Airport
6: Sacred Heart Parish Cebu
Photo by Jon Clifford Bio
Exact location: Dionisio Jakosalem St, Cebu City — near Iglesia ni Cristo – Mango Ave. – 10-15 minutes away from Ayala Center Cebu – 10-15 minutes away from SM City Cebu – 10 minutes away from Fuente Osmena Circle – 1.5 hour away from Mactan Airport
7: Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Photo by Jon Clifford Bio
Exact location: Mabini St, Cebu City — near Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu. – 30 minutes away from Ayala Center Cebu – 30 minutes away from SM City Cebu – 15-20 minutes away from Fuente Osmena Circle – 1.5 hour away from Mactan Airport
8: Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu
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Exact location: Osmeña Blvd, Cebu City. – 30 minutes away from Ayala Center Cebu – 30 minutes away from SM City Cebu – 15-20 minutes away from Fuente Osmena Circle – 1.5 hour away from Mactan Airport
In light of the Lenten season, this is a good place of pilgrimage for all the faithful devotees.
Built in 2004 by the Norkis Group of Companies, Q-Park sits on a 200 hectares of mountainous terrain in Buluang, Compostela, Cebu. The park features a huge 41-ft monument of the Virgin Mary and large, life-sized statues of the Stations of the Cross each rooted on a steep and scenic landscape.
The Q-Park is one of the go-to places among pilgrims and devotees during the Lenten season where religious activities are held at the retreat house. It is the perfect place to rest, pray and reflect.
Open from 8AM to 7PM daily with NO entrance fee, Q-Park is now considered as one of the national and internal landmarks of Filipino nationalism, religiosity and artistry.
Exact location: Brgy. Buluang, Compostela, Cebu — approx. 1 hour away from the city.
BY JEEPNEY: From SM CITY CEBU, you can ride: – Vhire going to Danao ETT: 1 hour and 10 minutes Fare: ₱50 – Or jeep going to Danao (27 = Jeep Number) Fare: ₱20-25 …just tell the driver to drop you off at “Skina Buluang”.
From there, there are motorbikes or halal-habal and tricycles at the skina, tell them that you’re going to “Q-Park”. Fare is ₱10-20 per head.
BY CAR: If you’re bringing your own vehicle, just navigate via Waze and search for “Q-Park Compostela”. Parking space is available.
The major shopping malls in Metro Cebu have released their special operating hours in observance of the Holy Week — with many closed or having limited hours during Maundy Thursday, April 18, and Good Friday, April 19.
Pretty in pink, the newly opened Kitty Tat’z brings cuteness overload in the busy streets of Minglanilla. This chic cafe is an inspiration of Hello Kitty, Sanrio’s popular Japanese character.
However, this is not a Sanrio-owned or certified property — so it is not an official Hello Kitty store. But hey, if you love pink and Hello Kitty, or just want to chill and eat with good friends, this is a good place to go – especially if you are traveling to the south.
Open from 10AM to 9PM daily (except on Mondays), Kitty Tat’z is located at Greenhouse Bldg., Acacia St., Tungkop, Minglanilla, Cebu.
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Other information
Operating hours: 10AM to 9PM daily (except on Mondays)
Exact location: Greenhouse Bldg., Acacia St., Tungkop, Minglanilla, Cebu — 1-2 hours away from the city.
BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps, and set your destination to “Monesco Printing Services” in Minglanilla.
BY JEEPNEY: – From CIT University or Punta Princesa or Bulacao/Pardo, ride any jeepney (usually 43/44) going to Naga. – From SM City Cebu, ride any jeepney (usually 10H) bound for Bulacao or Pardo. From there, ride another jeepney (43/44) going to Naga. – Or from Ayala Center Cebu, ride a 12L jeepney going to Punta Princesa and ride another jeepney going to Naga. … then drop off at “South City Homes”. Then ride a tricycle going to Kitty Tatz.
BY BUS: You can also ride any bus or mini bus going south from the South Bus Terminal. Make sure to inform the driver or konduktor ahead that you’re dropping off at “South City Homes” in Minglanilla. Then ride a tricycle going to Kitty Tatz.
To enjoy swimming, to relax and reconnect with nature, to see a breathtaking view, to forget the hustles and bustles of the city life — being able to experience any of these is already a great thing, but having all these at once is an indescribable yet ultimately satisfying feeling.
Infinity pools give us all these satisfactions. The surreal overflowing pool assembling with the panoramic blue horizon is a visual feast you would want to have every day. It gives us a getaway feeling that we deserve to have these grandiose paradise.
Sugbo.ph once again treats you with the best of Cebu — this time, the top-most gorgeous infinity pools in Cebu.
Mountain View Nature’s Park Resort (Busay)
Private resorts, allows reservations and walk-ins.
Day Use: – Park entrance: P50 per head; FREE for 3 y/o & below – Pool entrance: P100 per head (3ft & above); P75 per head (3ft below) – Rope course: P150 per head – Swimming pool operating hours: 9AM to 6PM (Weekdays); 8AM to 9PM (Weekends/Holidays)
Overnight Use: P600/night good for 2; P900, P1,200, P1,700
Address: Roosevelt Drive, Sitio Garahe, Busay, Cebu City (few meters away from Temple of Leah, the famous historical attraction – TOPS)
To get to Mountain View Nature’s Park, you can get their easily since there are various choices of vehicles you can use, and the road is concrete and well-maintained.
– MOUNTAIN VIEW’S TRANSPO: For only P400 good for 10 people per way (minimum of 10pax, additional P40 per extra person per way). Make sure to call the resort and book ahead. If you’re less than 10 people, try to arrange it with the resort so they can mix you with other guests.
– JEEPNEY: The cheapest option, would only cost P15 per person. Ride a 04H jeepney from USC-Main, Capitol, Escario or Gorordo. Ask the driver to drop you off near Lantaw. Then walk for about 1-2 kilometers going to Mountain View. Navigate through Google Maps/Waze, or ask around for directions. The road is steep, but a little bit of hiking can be fun and healthy.
– HABAL-HABAL: Ride a motorbike (max of 2 persons per bike), near or surrounding from JY Square Mall in Lahug. It would cost only P25 per head per way. You may need to pay more and schedule ahead if you want a ride back from the city.
– TAXI/UBER/GRABCAR: Max of 4 persons only per car. Some drivers might be okay with it, some are not. Some might ask for more, so be understanding and negotiate well since the road is a bit steep. Estimated cost is P150 per way from the city (Ayala Center).
– PRIVATE CAR: This is the best option, if you want to have peace of mind and not worry about your way back home. The resort is only 15-20 minutes away from JY Square Mall. The road is concrete and well-maintained, but a bit steep so it’s safe to bring your own car. Wide parking space is also available in the resort.
Contact information: No contact number, no Facebook page; can be reached only via email at [email protected]
Corkage Fee: Snacks and softdrinks are allowed; Meals are strictly prohibited (meals are available and can be requested in the resort.
Address: Brgy. Adlaon, Cebu City (kilometers away from Busay / Ayala Heights, ~20-30min trip from the city)
How to get there? There is no public vehicle that can take you directly to Rancho Cancio. The trip could take approximately 1 hour to 1.5 hours from JY Square Mall. You may need a private vehicle to get to the place or rent a vhire or jeepney (pakyawan). Many drivers are not familiar of the place, so make sure to ask for a detailed guide or instructions on how to get there from the owner once you have made a reservation. You can also navigate on Waze or Google Maps.
Exclusive resort, bookings on reservation basis only. No walk-ins.
Day Use: P8,500 (Deluxe) or P11,500 (Superior) for one whole day good for 16 pax (additional P175/head). Check-in at 2pm, check-out at 10pm. Mondays to Thursdays only.
Overnight Use: P17,000 for overnight stay good for 16 pax (additional P350/head)
Address: Brgy. Malubog, Busay, Cebu City (20-30 minutes away from the city proper)
How to get there? There is no public vehicle that can take you directly to Serenity Farm and Resort. The trip could take approximately 1 hour to 1.5 hours from JY Square Mall. You may need a private vehicle to get to the place, rent the van offered by Serenity, or rent your own vhire or jeepney (pakyawan). Many drivers are not familiar of the place, so make sure to ask for a detailed guide or instructions on how to get there from the owner once you have made a reservation. The place can also be found in Waze or Google Maps.
Address: Bonbon, Cebu City (near Busay, approx. 1hr away from JY Square)
How to get there? There is no public vehicle that can take you directly to Terracotta. The trip could take approximately 1 hour to 1.5 hours from JY Square Mall. You may need a private vehicle to get to the place or rent a vhire or jeepney (pakyawan). Many drivers are not familiar of the place, so make sure to ask for a detailed guide or instructions on how to get there from the owner once you have made a reservation. It’s neither available on Waze or Google Maps, but you can use this location on Maps: 10°22’14.1″N 123°49’02.6″E (link) or refer to below map.
PineTree Mountain Resort (Balamban)
Photo by Rj Egon Mallonga
Photo by Rj Egon Mallonga
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Exclusive resort, bookings on reservation basis only. No walk-ins.
Day Use: P1,500/head (minimum of 30pax); the resort’s target market are huge groups.
Overnight Use: P6,000 per room/night good for 4 pax (minimum of 3 rooms), the resort has at least 12 rooms available.
How to get there?PUBLIC – You can ride a V-Hire from Ayala Terminal going to Balamban. PRIVATE – There’s a parking space available, the place can also be found in Waze or Google Maps.
Lava Mountain Farm Resort (Bonbon)
Exclusive resort, bookings on reservation basis only. No walk-ins.
DAY USE (Exclusive)
P5,500 per night, good for 8pax
P500/head additional above 8 pax. Good for up to 35 pax
9am to 5pm Only
Inclusions:
Use of Day Use Villa, Day Use Lounge, pool, and grilling area.
Exact location: Biasong, Brgy. BonBon, Cebu City — going uphill, 3 km away from main road and will pass through not-so-concrete roads. 45 minutes to 1 hour away from the city.
There is no public vehicle that can take you directly to the resort. These are your options:
BY CAR: You may need a private vehicle to get to the place. Then navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Lava Mountain River Farm”. Ample parking space is available.
BY MOTORBIKE: You may also opt to ride a habal-habal from JY Square. It will cost around ₱150-200 per person; each motorbike can accommodate up to 2pax. Make sure to negotiate first before riding.
Corkage Fee: No corkage; P800 fee per day for utensils, gas and other kitchen utilities
Address: Barangay Pamutan, Guadalupe, Cebu City (~30-45min away from the city)
How to get there? Chateau Blanc is far from the main city or from Guadalupe Church. No public transport going to and from the resort. SUV/AUV/pick-up or private car recommended to get to the resort. This can be found via Waze or Google Maps.
Azienda Milan (Talisay)
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Walk-ins only. Reservations are not available.
Day Use: P200/head (Adults); P150/head (Kids)
Overnight Use: No overnight stays. The place is only open from about 7am to 10pm.
Contact information: There’s no contact number available since this is a clubhouse. There’s no reservations either, except if you want to rent the place for 5 hours, then you have to go to the place to arrange.
Corkage Fee: No corkage
Address: Talisay City, Cebu (~30-45min away from the city)
How to get there? From Robinsons Supermarket Lawaan branch, you can ride a motorcycle going to the clubhouse. You will pay 20 pesos from entering the place and 150 pesos entrance fee. Don’t forget to bring your foods since there are no convenient stores nearby. No cooking allowed.
Casa Vista Grande (Talisay)
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Private and exclusive resort, bookings on reservation basis only. No walk-ins.
Day Use: No day use.
Overnight Use: P8,000/night good for 10pax; P12,500 for 15 pax, P20,000 for 20pax (add P2,000-2,500 for weekend rates)
Address: 34 Bogota St., Vista Grande Subdivision, Bulacao Talisay City, Cebu (~30-45min away from the city)
How to get there? From Gaisano Fiesta Mall in Tabunok, you can ride a motorcycle going to the Casa Vista Resort. But recommended to use a rented or private vehicle so you won’t have a hard time going back to the city.
Address: Brgy. Suba, Poblacion, Argao, Cebu (2-3 hours away from the city proper)
How to get there? You can commute by riding a bus going to Argao from the South Bus Terminal. Just tell the driver to drop you off at Brgy. Suba or use your personal vehicle and navigate via Google Maps or Waze.
Corkage Fee: NO Corkage fee for any food and drinks except for alcoholic beverages (P1,000 corkage fee for alcohols).
Address: Poblacion, Boljoon, Southern Cebu (after Lusapon Bridge left side, 2-3 hours away from the city)
How to get there?PUBLIC – Take an aircon or non-aircon bus at the Cebu South Terminal in Cebu City and stop at the town proper of Boljoon. You will pass by nine municipalities (Talisay, Minglanilla, San Fernando, Naga, Carcar, Sibonga, Argao, Dalaguete, and Alcoy) before reaching Boljoon. Tell the driver or konduktor to drop you off after the Lusapon Bridge (a little farther from Boljoon Central Elementary School). The resort is on the left side. PRIVATE – You can also drive your own vehicle to the resort. For directions, you can use Waze or Google Maps and just search for Lusapon Bridge, Boljoon. The resort is just after that bridge, and is on the left side.
Corkage Fee: No corkage; Restaurant available in the area
Address: Aloguinsan, Cebu (near Bojo river, ~2 hours away from the city)
How to get there?PUBLIC – From the South Bus Terminal, ride a bus going to Aloguinsan via Mantalongon Barili or Naga Uling Road and tell the ticketer to drop you off at Aloguinsan Public Market. From there, ride a motorcycle or habal-habal for P25/head. PRIVATE – Rent a car or bring your own vehicle going to the resort. It can be found on Waze or Google Maps.
Valentin Farm Resort (Consolacion)
Private resort but not exclusive, bookings on reservation basis only. No walk-ins.
Day Use: No day use.
Overnight Use: P5,000-7,000 good for 10pax (P300/head excess)
Address: Sitio Taya, Brgy. Polog, Consolacion, Cebu (~1-2 hours away from the city, 20mins from Talamban Gym)
How to get there? There are two ways to get there: via Pit-os, Talamban or via Consolacion (across Consolacion new municipal building). Recommended to go there on a rented or private vehicle. No public transpo available.
Seafari Resort (Oslob)
Private resort but not exclusive, bookings on reservation basis and walk-ins.
Day Use: No day use.
Overnight Use: P2,850 / P3,200 / P6,400 / P8,000 good for 2-4pax. There are more than 10 rooms available.
Address: Cuancua-ay, Tanawan, 6025 Oslob, Cebu (~3 hours away from the city)
How to get there? From Cebu City, take the South Road Highway direction. That’s the direction that goes to Naga until Oslob. Seafari is 8 kilometers south of Oslob Town itself. As you leave the town along the way you’ll find signs of Sumilon and the welcome sign of Tanawan. Then soon you’ll see Seafari Resort’s sign on your left hand side. It’s just along the highway. You can take the bus from South Bus Terminal or bring your own vehicle and find the resort via Waze or Google Maps.
Mangodlong Paradise Beach Resort (Camotes)
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Private resort but not exclusive, bookings on reservation basis and walk-ins.
Day Use: P240/head (Adults); P120/head (Kids); 6am to 10pm only
Overnight Use: P3,000 / P3,360 / P3,600 / P7,200 good for 2-4pax. There are more than 10 rooms available.
Address: Mangodlong, Heminsulan, San Francisco, Camotes, Cebu (~4-5 hours away from the city)
How to get there? You have to the option to coordinate directly with the resort to arrange your transportation. Alternatively, you can ride a bus from the North Bus Terminal going to Danao Port. From there, there’s a Ro-Ro vessel (Jomalia Shipping) going to Consuelo Port in Camotes Island. Travel time by boat is approximately two hours.
Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort (Oslob)
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Private resort but not exclusive, bookings on reservation basis and walk-ins.
Day Use: P1,500 per person on weekdays; P2,000 per person on weekends and holidays – Day Tour inclusions: Roundtrip boat transfers from Bancogon (Oslob) to Sumilon Island; Plated lunch per person at the resort restaurant; Island activities (snorkeling, paddle boating, kayaking) and use of picnic huts and swimming pool
Overnight Use: P15,000 to P35,000 good for 2, inclusive of Buffet Dinner and Buffet Breakfast. There are more than 10 rooms available.
Address: Sumilon Island, Oslob, Southern Cebu 6025 (~3-4 hours away from the city)
How to get there? You have to the option to coordinate directly with the resort to arrange your transportation for both land and boat trips. Alternatively, you can ride a bus from the South Bus Terminal going to OSLOB. Just ask the driver or conductor to drop you off at Bluewater Sumilon. Or you may also navigate via Waze or Google Maps.
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Craving for more adventures? Longing to experience the real paradise away from everything?
Situated in the recently declared Region VII’s first drug-cleared city, Bogo City, the stunning beauty of the ever coralline Capitancillo islet has come to being to unleash more the astounding gifts of nature.
According to history, the islet derives its name from a notable American Navy Captain Cillo, who during the second world war, beached his vessel heading to this isolated yet a refreshing islet.
Upon reaching the islet, you could barely see a picturesque of the very clear blue water with tiny white sands aground. When you go off the waters, you will surely discover the treasured marine sanctuary of the City of Bogo where the true beauty of the islet lies. That offers the travelers the meaningful experience of snorkeling and more so to diving.
In addition, the underwater profile is a shallow edge leading to the drop-off with the depth between 25-40 meters. Yes!It is definitely a perfect place for a whole new adventure and refreshment away from your various daily lifeworks.
Truly, the city and the islet is a must-go-to place to satisfy a traveler’s wanderlust, of course, with your dearest friends. Have fun and enjoy!
Island Activities
• Diving • Snorkeling • Kayaking
What to bring?
• Food and drinks – no sari-sari store, no electricity • Sleeping gears (tent, travel pillows) for overnight stays
Fees
Updated as of April 2021.
Entrance fee: ₱50 per head
Boat transpo (round-trip): ₱5,000 per group, maximum of 15 persons
Cottage: ₱200
Kayak: ₱150 per hour
Diving: ₱150 per head
Basic Diving Class: ₱3,000
How to book?
For booking and more information, you may contact the Bogo Tourism Department as you dial (211) 260-5183 or 260-5310.
How to get there?
Capitancillo Islet is located at the northeastern coast of Cebu province just about 116 kilometers from Cebu City.
You may just ride a bus or vhire going to Bogo City at the North Bus Terminal that would last for approximately 3hrs. and be sure to drop-off at Bogo Proper. Bus fare is ₱160 per head (one-way). Upon reaching the place, you have to ride a pedicab going to Brgy. Siocon Bantay Dagat outpost for less than 30mins. Tricycle fare is ₱25 per head. Then, from this drop-off point, your journey to Capitancillo starts and will last for more or less 45 mins. by boat.
The Sugbo Ambassadors in Capitancillo Islet
Sugbo Pahibalo
Capitancillo Islet is one of Bogo City’s hidden gems. Help preserve the island. Respect the place, respect other people. Leave no trace – no trashes, no bottles, nothing.
