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7 Reasons Why You Should Visit Cebu

Consider spending your vacation in Cebu. For many reasons, you probably have thought of Cebu but changed your mind the last minute. Because you are reading this, you are most likely thinking again of traveling to Cebu. Now, read on and find out why you should visit Cebu.

1. Lechon

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Who doesn’t love good food when traveling? No one. As a traveler, it is expected that you don’t only get to see places, you also should eat delectable local food. Cebu has always been famous for “Lechon” (roast pig). Lechon is best paired with “puso” (hanging rice). You can’t miss this!

2. Waterfalls

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You may have heard countless times of Kawasan Falls, the most beautiful waterfalls in Cebu. Kawasan Falls is often the last stop of Canyoneering, a popular extreme adventure that involves trekking, climbing, swimming and jumping at 60 feet waterfalls. The southern part of Cebu has a lot of waterfalls, waiting to be uncovered.

3. Beaches

Sumilon Island

Sumilon Island

You can never go wrong with Cebu when it comes to fine white sand beaches. Mactan Island has various beach resorts that offer the best facilities and amenities, too. What’s more exciting is you get to go on an island hopping adventure. Bantayan, Malapascua, Camotes and Sumilon are just few of the many magnificent places to go beaching.

4. Mountains

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Trek your way up to the highest peak in Cebu, Osmena Peak in Dalaguete, Cebu. The trail is easy so those hiking up with kids or elders need not worry. Just make sure, hikers need to be physically fit and wear proper gear. Hydration is a necessity when climbing.

5. Whale Sharks

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The whale shark watching/swimming adventure is a wonderful experience for travelers. Those who doesn’t know how to swim are advised to just stay in the boat and still enjoy watching the whale sharks. Swimmers get a chance to have photos with the whale sharks underwater.

6. Nightlife

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Cebu City is a fun and vibrant city which turns into a livelier place at night. Many prefer partying at disco bars, dining at fine restaurants or singing their lungs out at videoke rooms mostly located at Mango Avenue or IT Park.

7. People

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Of course, it is never a complete visit to Cebu without having to get in conversations with the locals. Cebuanos are friendly, hospitable, and fun to be with. Don’t shy away from asking directions or recommendations. The people love helping tourists enjoy their vacation in Cebu.

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5 souvenir items from Cebu

Cebu is a tourist destination in the country. In fact, various international visitors often go directly to Cebu than Manila. Of course, Cebu also has lots to offer to foreign guests from good music, vibrant atmosphere, relaxing view and sumptuous food. Often, travelers settle in Cebu for their long weeks to months of vacation. For some, they may have chosen Cebu as a retirement haven.

Traveling from Cebu, bring these souvenir items for your loved ones:

1. Keychains and Ref Magnets

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The most popular souvenir from any place you are traveling are keychains and ref magnets. Buy from local stores because their items are mostly handcrafted by them. Designs and colors are combined to make the best gift for you. Most key chains and ref magnets are shaped in guitars. Cebu is widely known to be one of the best producing guitars in the country.

2. Dried Mangoes, Dried Fish (danggit), Otap, Rosquillos

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Shamrock in Cebu is the to-go shop for your “pasalubong” Cebu food items. The most common snack items are dried mangoes, otap, rosquillos, barquillos, masareal, chicharon, and more. Danggit, on the other hand, are sold usually sold in wet markets such as Tabo-An. Take note that these products are proudly Cebu made. Cebuanos are very proud of the many things that are exclusively from Cebu. Of course, it is a great honor for Cebuanos that these food products are brought to other places too.

3. Cebu Guitars

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Your son would definitely love having to play the guitar. Bring him a guitar as a present from your trip. Cebu is exceptionally popular in making the best guitars in the country. Drop by Carbon Market downtown or Lapu-Lapu City for the most affordable guitars.

4. Lechon Cebu/Lechon Belly

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What is Cebu without its signatured lechon (roast pig) ? Cebu is home of the most delectable lechon in the country. Over the years, visiting Cebu has always been associated with bringing home lechon as “pasalubong”. Today lechon belly is gaining popularity and becoming trending as it tastes similarly to the classic lechon. You may visit Cebu’s Original Lechon Belly and request to have your order packed airport-ready. They already know the drill.

5. Sto. Niño Image

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Cebu is known for their undying devotion to the Child Jesus Senior Sto. Niño. It is evident during Sinulog festival that Cebuanos show their great faith to Sto. Niño. As a Catholic country, people are prayerful and are spiritually involved in giving honor to the Child Jesus.

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