Places to party and have a good time in Cebu???
May 31, 2009 - Posted in cebu vacation
Ive wanted to go to the phils for a while now and I am finally gonna do it.
I am 20 and probably gonna visit Cebu for 3-4 weeks alone.
Can anyone give me suggestions on how to start my vacation from places to go and have fun and see cool stuff to the cheapest places to stay that are still around 'night life'
Whats a good place to meet some girls down there??
Answerer above gave good places to go.
The principal attraction of Cebu is the lifestyle and the atmosphere.
Cebu City, Crowned the Queen City of the South, The country's oldest city. Cebu is necessarily the place where relics of the past are a-plenty. Colon Street, for instance,has the distinction of being the oldest street in the Philippines. Paved late in the 16th century by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi. Colon now houses malls, office buildings, theaters as well museums and monuments. Other place of historical importance include Fort San Pedro, the oldest fortress in the country, Liloan Lighthouse, and the Bantayan sa Hari..
TOPS – The Top on Busay Hills affords panoramic views of Metro Cebu, Mactan and Olango. Ideal for picnics. Tops is a viewing platform in Busay, above the city. There are a couple of restaurants in the local area with beautiful views as well.
Kawasan Falls in Moalboal, the site of cascades and lush greenery, is another, favorite picnic spot.
Sudlon National Park in Cebu City sprawls on 696 hectares of wood offering picnic grounds and swimming pools.
The Butterfly Sanctuary. This used to be the home of Cebuano lepidopterist Julian Jumalon, who must have been quite an amazing character until he passed away. There are three reasons you should visit the Butterfly Sanctuary. First, you can see the plants that butterflies like, and live butterflies fluttering about. The live butterflies themselves are not that stunning, but finding about their habits from the guide is rather interesting. Second, Professor Jumalon amassed a vast collection of butterflies from all over the world, by trading native Cebuano butterflies for African, Papuan and other butterflies. Third, he used the wings of dead butterflies to make mosaics These look like fairly accomplished paintings, at first glance, but they are actually far more than that; the wings change color according to the light. The mosaics are delicate; photography is strictly prohibited in the museum exhibiting Professor Jumalon's works.
Crocolandia, is a crocodile park aimed primarily at locals. In addition to crocodiles, they have a wide range of wild animals in captivity, including an ostrich and a tarsier.
Magellan's Cross, on Borromeo street, right across City Hall is another site you may want to visit. The great Portuguese seafarer and conquistador brought Christianity to Cebu, and planted a cross. This cross is – get this – represented by a replica which is further encased in wood, which is available for public viewing inside a purpose built hut. This is because devout believers would often make off with bits off the cross, valued as relics. The cross is important because of the symbolism. Magellan's Cross marks the incursion of Christianity into Asia, and symbolizes the advent of Western religion and principles on these islands. Magellan's Cross is a worthy destination not because the cross looks particularly interesting – it doesn't – but because it is the marker of an event which heralded the formation of the only Catholic nation in Asia.
Right next to the little hut housing Magellan's Cross is the Church of Saint Augustin, better known as the Basilica del Santo Niño. This is no less than the soul of Cebu. One can't even begin to discuss Cebu without first considering the Santo Niño, Cebu's holiest of holies, so important to the psyche of not just this island, but the entire country. This actual Santo Niño is found inside the Basilica del Santo Niño, also known as Saint Augustin Church. You can get quite close and take a good look, as long as a mass is not ongoing.
Basilica Minore del Santo Nino is where the miraculous Santo Nino image is enshrined. The Santo Nino de Cebu is the oldest religious relic in the Philippines. Given By Magellan to Queen Juana in 1521, the statue survived fires set by the Spaniards themselves in 1565. Since then Cebuanos have venerated the image. The Basilica Minore Del Santo Nino is the country's oldest church, built in 1565 by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Fray de Urdaneta. Destroyed by fire on November 1, 1568, it was rebuilt in 1602 and rehabilitated in 1740. The church was conferred the title Basilica Minore del Santo Nino in May 1965.
Chapel of the Last Supper in the Mandaue Parish (ca. 1601) has lifesize wooden statues of Christ with the 12 apostles seated at a long table It was handcarved during the Spanish era.
Taoist Temple in Beverly Hills is where the teachings and philosophy of 600 B.C. Chinese thinker Lao-tze are preserved. Visitors can climb 99 steps to the temple where they can light joss sticks and have their fortunes read. Taoist ceremonies are held on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Heavenly Temple of Charity, located at Peace Valley in Lahug, stands on a sacred hill where spring waters are believed to have healing powers.
Phu-Sian Temple is also located in Beverly Hills. This Buddhist temple is near Taoist temple.
Carcar, south of Cebu City, has a Spanish baroque church dating back to 1876. its plaza is lined with Spanish colonial mansions.
Naga Church in Naga, south of Cebu City, is made of coral and limestone and adorned with angels and gargoyles.
Argao Church in Argao has a baroque church with frescoed ceilings.
Dalaguete Church has a gold leafed altar and crystal chandeliers. It is dedicated to San Guillermo (St. William).
Ramon Durano Foundation Compound in the outskirts of Danao City Showcases busts of all the saints and popes lining walks leading to chapels dedicated to various saints and religious occasions.
Fort San Pedro Museum Exhibits artefacts taken the old Spanish Galleon known as San Diego within the deep sea of Fortune Island off the coast of Nasugbu,Batangas. The museum used to house the offices of the Department of Tourism and the Philippines Tourism Authority. The artefacts on display include Ming porcelain pieces of all sizes, coins, lockets, sword fragments cannon and helmets. Admission is free.
University of San Carlos . Museum exhibits archaeological finds, ethnic crafts, plant and animal specimens and religious relics from various parts of the Philippines. The University of San Carlos is the country's oldest university, founded by the Jesuits in 1595.
Casa Gorordo Museum on Lopez Jaena Street was the residence of the first Filipino Bishop of Cebu. The fully restored building now houses 18th to 19th century religious relics, prints and artefacts, recreating a Filipino home in the 1860's. The Museum also features contemporary art exhibits. Open Mondays to Saturdays 9am to 5pm.
Cebu Public Museum at the Rizal Memorial Library and Museum along Osmena Boulevard exhibits Cebu City's commissioned historical painting collection and other
Osmena residence in Osmena Boulevard exhibits some of General Douglas Mac Arthur's memorabilia and many personal mementos of Sergio Osmena, the first President of the Republic if the Philippines after World War 11.
Jumalon's Lepido Mosaic Art Collection. mosaic made up of butterfly wings intricately composed by Prof. Julian Jum are displayed at his residence at Basak, Pardo, Cebu City.
ISLANDS AND BEACHES
Mactan Island, linked to Cebu City by bridge, offers a wide array of beach resorts, from world-class to budget, most of which have full scuba services and water sports facilities. Buyong and Marigondon are famed dive spots with drop-offs that make for great night dives. Danajon Bank Features a double barrier reef-one of the few in the world. Most of the reefs are exposed during low tide. Two hours from Mactan, it is ideal for day-trip dives.
Olango Island, accessibly by boat from Mactan, is a narrow 13 square kilometer isle with white sand beaches. Kansantik, southeast of Olango, is an underwater mountain with corals, large sponges and fishes. Favorite dive spots of the north shore are accessible from Baring and Mabini Point (Tingo); on the west coast from Sta. Rosa and Poo; and on the south from Panganan, Lassuan Islands and Caohagan. Olango is also a destination for bird watchers.
Sagod, one and a half hours' drive north of Cebu City, has caves, excellent beaches and dive spots. First class accommodation and diving/water sports facilities are available.
Capitancillo Islet, two hours by banca northeast of Sagod, is a flat coralline island at the center of a reef that extends for two to tree kilometers. The island is one of Cebu's major dive sites.
Calanggaman Islet, also in the area of Sagod, features black coral, shallow ledges leading to drop-offs, caves and many varieties of fish, especially in Nunez and Ormoc Shoals.
Bantayan Island, 15 kilometers offshore from Cebu Island, is a raised coral island fringed with reefs and shoals. It can be reached by boat from Hagnayan. There are beautiful beaches and dive areas and a choice of accommodations.
Gato Islet, accessible by banca from Tapilon, is named after its shape which looks like a sitting cat. Attractions include lagoons,coral reefs and breeding areas of sea snakes.
Moalboal, meaning "bubbling brook". is situated on Cebu Island's southwestern shores. A world-famous diving and beach destination, Moalboal is 89 kilometers from Cebu City. Accommodations cover a wide price range and offer amenities plus full scuba and sports services. Popular dive sites in the Moalboal area are Pescador Island, Saavedra, Bas Diot, Panagsama Beach, Tapanan and Tongo Point.
Badian Island, across the bay from Moalboal, 97 kilometers south of Cebu City, offers divers underwater attractions around Zaragoza Island or Badian Point. There are accommodations at a beach resort which provides five-star amenities.
Argao, two hours drive from Cebu City, has white sand beaches like Kawit, Mahawak and Mahayahay. There are upscale accommodations in Dalaguete.
Oslob, close to Cebu Island's southern tip, has a beach resort which is an ideal base for exploring dive sites such as Balicasag and Pamilacan in Bohol, a neighboring province.
NS ROYAL PENSIONE $ 17 – 30 Cebu City
GOLDEN VALLEY HOTEL $ 17 – $20Cebu City
WESTPOINT INN $ 15 – 20Cebu City
MACTAN PENSION HOUSE $ 18 – $24Mactan
ELEGANT CIRCLE INN $ 18 – $35 Cebu City
PALAZZO PENSIONE $ 18 Cebu City
HOTEL ASIA CEBU$ 37 Cebu City
FUENTE PENSION$ 20 Cebu City
ELICON PENSION HOUSE $ 13 – $20Cebu City
EDDIE'S HOTEL$ 30 – 38 Cebu City
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4 Responses to “Places to party and have a good time in Cebu???”
There are a lot of good places worth visiting here in Cebu. It depends on what's your trip.
For "night life". You can drop by Crossroads. There's Vudu. If you want a music lounge, you can go to Asiatown IT park, there's Loft, they play techno music. If you are into disco, you can go to NASA or Sunflower. If you want to hear live band, you can go to OUTPOST, that is goin to Marco Polo hotel. There's also Ratsky, thats in Ayala Mall.
Those are just few of the places where you can hang out with.
By the way, you can also check out beautiful beaches here in Cebu. Like Shangrila or Plantation Bay.
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By Bumble_Bee on May 31, 2009
Answerer above gave good places to go.
The principal attraction of Cebu is the lifestyle and the atmosphere.
Cebu City, Crowned the Queen City of the South, The country's oldest city. Cebu is necessarily the place where relics of the past are a-plenty. Colon Street, for instance,has the distinction of being the oldest street in the Philippines. Paved late in the 16th century by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi. Colon now houses malls, office buildings, theaters as well museums and monuments. Other place of historical importance include Fort San Pedro, the oldest fortress in the country, Liloan Lighthouse, and the Bantayan sa Hari..
TOPS – The Top on Busay Hills affords panoramic views of Metro Cebu, Mactan and Olango. Ideal for picnics. Tops is a viewing platform in Busay, above the city. There are a couple of restaurants in the local area with beautiful views as well.
Kawasan Falls in Moalboal, the site of cascades and lush greenery, is another, favorite picnic spot.
Sudlon National Park in Cebu City sprawls on 696 hectares of wood offering picnic grounds and swimming pools.
The Butterfly Sanctuary. This used to be the home of Cebuano lepidopterist Julian Jumalon, who must have been quite an amazing character until he passed away. There are three reasons you should visit the Butterfly Sanctuary. First, you can see the plants that butterflies like, and live butterflies fluttering about. The live butterflies themselves are not that stunning, but finding about their habits from the guide is rather interesting. Second, Professor Jumalon amassed a vast collection of butterflies from all over the world, by trading native Cebuano butterflies for African, Papuan and other butterflies. Third, he used the wings of dead butterflies to make mosaics These look like fairly accomplished paintings, at first glance, but they are actually far more than that; the wings change color according to the light. The mosaics are delicate; photography is strictly prohibited in the museum exhibiting Professor Jumalon's works.
Crocolandia, is a crocodile park aimed primarily at locals. In addition to crocodiles, they have a wide range of wild animals in captivity, including an ostrich and a tarsier.
Magellan's Cross, on Borromeo street, right across City Hall is another site you may want to visit. The great Portuguese seafarer and conquistador brought Christianity to Cebu, and planted a cross. This cross is – get this – represented by a replica which is further encased in wood, which is available for public viewing inside a purpose built hut. This is because devout believers would often make off with bits off the cross, valued as relics. The cross is important because of the symbolism. Magellan's Cross marks the incursion of Christianity into Asia, and symbolizes the advent of Western religion and principles on these islands. Magellan's Cross is a worthy destination not because the cross looks particularly interesting – it doesn't – but because it is the marker of an event which heralded the formation of the only Catholic nation in Asia.
Right next to the little hut housing Magellan's Cross is the Church of Saint Augustin, better known as the Basilica del Santo Niño. This is no less than the soul of Cebu. One can't even begin to discuss Cebu without first considering the Santo Niño, Cebu's holiest of holies, so important to the psyche of not just this island, but the entire country. This actual Santo Niño is found inside the Basilica del Santo Niño, also known as Saint Augustin Church. You can get quite close and take a good look, as long as a mass is not ongoing.
Basilica Minore del Santo Nino is where the miraculous Santo Nino image is enshrined. The Santo Nino de Cebu is the oldest religious relic in the Philippines. Given By Magellan to Queen Juana in 1521, the statue survived fires set by the Spaniards themselves in 1565. Since then Cebuanos have venerated the image. The Basilica Minore Del Santo Nino is the country's oldest church, built in 1565 by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Fray de Urdaneta. Destroyed by fire on November 1, 1568, it was rebuilt in 1602 and rehabilitated in 1740. The church was conferred the title Basilica Minore del Santo Nino in May 1965.
Chapel of the Last Supper in the Mandaue Parish (ca. 1601) has lifesize wooden statues of Christ with the 12 apostles seated at a long table It was handcarved during the Spanish era.
Taoist Temple in Beverly Hills is where the teachings and philosophy of 600 B.C. Chinese thinker Lao-tze are preserved. Visitors can climb 99 steps to the temple where they can light joss sticks and have their fortunes read. Taoist ceremonies are held on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Heavenly Temple of Charity, located at Peace Valley in Lahug, stands on a sacred hill where spring waters are believed to have healing powers.
Phu-Sian Temple is also located in Beverly Hills. This Buddhist temple is near Taoist temple.
Carcar, south of Cebu City, has a Spanish baroque church dating back to 1876. its plaza is lined with Spanish colonial mansions.
Naga Church in Naga, south of Cebu City, is made of coral and limestone and adorned with angels and gargoyles.
Argao Church in Argao has a baroque church with frescoed ceilings.
Dalaguete Church has a gold leafed altar and crystal chandeliers. It is dedicated to San Guillermo (St. William).
Ramon Durano Foundation Compound in the outskirts of Danao City Showcases busts of all the saints and popes lining walks leading to chapels dedicated to various saints and religious occasions.
Fort San Pedro Museum Exhibits artefacts taken the old Spanish Galleon known as San Diego within the deep sea of Fortune Island off the coast of Nasugbu,Batangas. The museum used to house the offices of the Department of Tourism and the Philippines Tourism Authority. The artefacts on display include Ming porcelain pieces of all sizes, coins, lockets, sword fragments cannon and helmets. Admission is free.
University of San Carlos . Museum exhibits archaeological finds, ethnic crafts, plant and animal specimens and religious relics from various parts of the Philippines. The University of San Carlos is the country's oldest university, founded by the Jesuits in 1595.
Casa Gorordo Museum on Lopez Jaena Street was the residence of the first Filipino Bishop of Cebu. The fully restored building now houses 18th to 19th century religious relics, prints and artefacts, recreating a Filipino home in the 1860's. The Museum also features contemporary art exhibits. Open Mondays to Saturdays 9am to 5pm.
Cebu Public Museum at the Rizal Memorial Library and Museum along Osmena Boulevard exhibits Cebu City's commissioned historical painting collection and other
Osmena residence in Osmena Boulevard exhibits some of General Douglas Mac Arthur's memorabilia and many personal mementos of Sergio Osmena, the first President of the Republic if the Philippines after World War 11.
Jumalon's Lepido Mosaic Art Collection. mosaic made up of butterfly wings intricately composed by Prof. Julian Jum are displayed at his residence at Basak, Pardo, Cebu City.
ISLANDS AND BEACHES
Mactan Island, linked to Cebu City by bridge, offers a wide array of beach resorts, from world-class to budget, most of which have full scuba services and water sports facilities. Buyong and Marigondon are famed dive spots with drop-offs that make for great night dives. Danajon Bank Features a double barrier reef-one of the few in the world. Most of the reefs are exposed during low tide. Two hours from Mactan, it is ideal for day-trip dives.
Olango Island, accessibly by boat from Mactan, is a narrow 13 square kilometer isle with white sand beaches. Kansantik, southeast of Olango, is an underwater mountain with corals, large sponges and fishes. Favorite dive spots of the north shore are accessible from Baring and Mabini Point (Tingo); on the west coast from Sta. Rosa and Poo; and on the south from Panganan, Lassuan Islands and Caohagan. Olango is also a destination for bird watchers.
Sagod, one and a half hours' drive north of Cebu City, has caves, excellent beaches and dive spots. First class accommodation and diving/water sports facilities are available.
Capitancillo Islet, two hours by banca northeast of Sagod, is a flat coralline island at the center of a reef that extends for two to tree kilometers. The island is one of Cebu's major dive sites.
Calanggaman Islet, also in the area of Sagod, features black coral, shallow ledges leading to drop-offs, caves and many varieties of fish, especially in Nunez and Ormoc Shoals.
Bantayan Island, 15 kilometers offshore from Cebu Island, is a raised coral island fringed with reefs and shoals. It can be reached by boat from Hagnayan. There are beautiful beaches and dive areas and a choice of accommodations.
Gato Islet, accessible by banca from Tapilon, is named after its shape which looks like a sitting cat. Attractions include lagoons,coral reefs and breeding areas of sea snakes.
Moalboal, meaning "bubbling brook". is situated on Cebu Island's southwestern shores. A world-famous diving and beach destination, Moalboal is 89 kilometers from Cebu City. Accommodations cover a wide price range and offer amenities plus full scuba and sports services. Popular dive sites in the Moalboal area are Pescador Island, Saavedra, Bas Diot, Panagsama Beach, Tapanan and Tongo Point.
Badian Island, across the bay from Moalboal, 97 kilometers south of Cebu City, offers divers underwater attractions around Zaragoza Island or Badian Point. There are accommodations at a beach resort which provides five-star amenities.
Argao, two hours drive from Cebu City, has white sand beaches like Kawit, Mahawak and Mahayahay. There are upscale accommodations in Dalaguete.
Oslob, close to Cebu Island's southern tip, has a beach resort which is an ideal base for exploring dive sites such as Balicasag and Pamilacan in Bohol, a neighboring province.
NS ROYAL PENSIONE $ 17 – 30 Cebu City
GOLDEN VALLEY HOTEL $ 17 – $20Cebu City
WESTPOINT INN $ 15 – 20Cebu City
MACTAN PENSION HOUSE $ 18 – $24Mactan
ELEGANT CIRCLE INN $ 18 – $35 Cebu City
PALAZZO PENSIONE $ 18 Cebu City
HOTEL ASIA CEBU$ 37 Cebu City
FUENTE PENSION$ 20 Cebu City
ELICON PENSION HOUSE $ 13 – $20Cebu City
EDDIE'S HOTEL$ 30 – 38 Cebu City
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By Emil on May 31, 2009
Just been to Cebu last November, there is place there near Ayala Center called Paseo… it's were the young meet, have fun and drink. There are several bars inside that place. There are live bands but in case non techno or dance music is being played continuously so people can dance and drink.
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By janey_bei on Jun 1, 2009
Philippines has so many places to see and experience. And Cebu is definitely one of them.
It would be great if you take the time to visit the northern part of Cebu- Malapascua and Bantayan Island. And do some island hopping with Mactan Island as your jumpoff point.
Russell
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explore. experience. enjoy. Philippines.
By Russell Ri on Jun 1, 2009