Cebu - a wonderful Island in the central Visayas

[Philippines-guide]

Cebu City is located in the Central-Visayan region of the Philippines, the 2nd largest city of the philippine Archipelago is accessible by plane or boat from Manila and other parts of the world. Thanks to the Mactan International Airport, tourists who are traveling from the likes of Singapore and Japan may go directly to Cebu City instead of having to make a stopover in Manila or other cities in the Philippines.

If your travel plans do not include a brief stay in this wonderful destination, we urge you to reconsider. The Island of Cebu is a wonderful place to visit and that’s no empty boast because this article shall enumerate the top reasons why tourists who came to Cebu went home with the belief that the Island would hold a special place in their hearts forever.

Although there is indeed no place like home, you will no doubt find out in mere minutes after touchdown that Cebu, just like any place else in the Philippines, is filled with warm people eager to welcome tourists who took the time to view their hometowns. And because almost all Cebuanos are fluent in English, tourists have no need to worry about being misunderstood when they ask for directions or something similar.

Food is one of the main reasons why tourists consistently include Cebu in their travel plans year after year. When you taste the mangoes of Guadalupe, for example, your appetite for this sweet fruit may be ruined after that as you can only be satisfied with the mangoes that came from Guadulupe. And there’s chicharon, also known as pork rind. A lot of tourists are unaware of this dish but the moment they bite into its crunchy softness, they’re immediately hooked. Chicharon, by the way, uses vinegar as dip.

Cebu, above all things else, is an intensely religious city, thanks to its historical background. It was in this city that Ferdinand first stepped foot on the Philippines and made it known to the whole wide world. It was also in Cebu that he planted a cross almost half a century ago to commemorate his discovery. That cross is now known as Magellan’s Cross and can still be viewed today.

Another wonderful thing about Cebu is its beautiful blend of urban pleasures and natural delights. In Cebu, you would find department stores, cinemas and restaurants. But on the other hand, Cebu also offers tourists the chance to relax in any of its white sand beaches.