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What to do in Cebu
17 vlogs from 15 channels mention 91 places in Cebu; 1 of them appears in at least half of the vlogs. Places are ranked by how often the vlogs mention them. Press the play button on any place to watch that exact moment.
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91 places · most mentioned first
Kawasan Falls
Long considered a crown jewel among Philippine waterfalls, this is the big final cascade at the end of the Badian canyoneering route.
27:03· Living the Jo Lifein 9 vlogsMagellan's Cross
Historic cross marking Magellan's 1521 arrival in Cebu, one of the city's best-known tourist landmarks.
7:37· My Philippines Channelin 8 vlogsFort San Pedro
Well-preserved Spanish fort, described as the first built in the Philippines and older than Manila's Fort Santiago. Entry is 30 pesos.
10:49· My Philippines Channelin 8 vlogsKawasan Canyoneering
A roughly three-hour descent through turquoise canyons that combines trekking, cliff jumping and waterfall swims, ending at Kawasan Falls.
8:41· Eric and Sarahin 8 vlogsMoalboal Sardine Run
A vast school of sardines swirls just off the shore at Moalboal, so freedivers and snorkellers can reach it straight from the beach.
22:23· Lost LeBlancin 7 vlogsOsmeña Peak
The highest peak in Cebu, a short hike in the south of the island with wide views from the summit.
3:07· Eric and Sarahin 7 vlogsColon Street
Street known as the oldest in the Philippines, built in Spanish times and named after Christopher Columbus.
3:27· My Philippines Channelin 7 vlogsBasilica Minore del Santo Niño
Cebu's revered basilica housing the Santo Niño image, near Magellan's Cross and at the center of the Sinulog festival every January.
3:36· Alden Escabartein 7 vlogsOslob Whale Shark Watching
Whale shark site in southern Cebu where the sharks are fed near the shore so swimmers can join them. Often very crowded and controversial for its impact on the animals.
19:15· Living the Jo Lifein 6 vlogsCebu Taoist Temple
Clean, peaceful temple built in 1972 by Cebu's Chinese community in the Beverly Hills subdivision, with a large dragon that is a popular photo spot.
18:54· Alden Escabartein 6 vlogsTops Lookout
Lookout deck with a spectacular view over Cebu City, not far from the city centre; best at sunset. Entry is 100 pesos.
17:56· My Philippines Channelin 6 vlogsMoalboal
Laid-back beach community in southern Cebu, good for relaxing and exploring without rushing.
7:18· We Wanderin 6 vlogsCebu IT Park
Modern business district with offices, restaurants and open spaces, often compared to Manila's BGC and recommended as a base for a stay.
1:19· That Philippines Lifein 5 vlogsTumalog Falls
A tall, curtain-like waterfall in the mountains above Oslob. Mist and wind sweep through the pool area at the base of the massive drop.
4:00· Lost LeBlancin 5 vlogsTemple of Leah
Greek-style temple built from 2012 by Teodorico Adarna for his late wife, with a library, art gallery and museum, close to Tops Lookout.
24:02· Alden Escabartein 5 vlogsSM Seaside City Cebu
One of the biggest malls in the Philippines and the largest in Cebu, set in a fast-developing seaside district.
9:32· Living the Jo Lifein 5 vlogsHeritage of Cebu Monument
A monument depicting scenes from Cebu's history, across from the Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House and a stop on downtown heritage tours.
12:44· Alden Escabartein 4 vlogsSumilon Island
Small island known for fine, powdery white sand, crystal-clear water and a sandbar.
4:43· Renzo Maanoin 4 vlogsSirao Flower Garden
Flower garden with thousands of different flowers, nicknamed the 'Little Amsterdam' of Cebu.
20:29· Alden Escabartein 4 vlogsSimala Shrine
Sacred religious shrine in southern Cebu with impressive European-style architecture.
9:40· Island Hopper TVin 4 vlogsYap-Sandiego Ancestral House
One of the country's oldest residential homes, built of wood and coral stone in the late 1600s and full of antique furniture.
11:17· Alden Escabartein 4 vlogsAyala Center Cebu
One of Cebu's best-known malls, with shops, restaurants and a supermarket in the Cebu Business Park.
16:01· Living the Jo Lifein 4 vlogsHouse of Lechon
Famous lechon restaurant near Ayala serving meaty Cebu-style roast pig, spicy lechon and lechon sisig, popular with locals and tourists.
17:11· Jessica Leein 3 vlogsPungko-Pungko
Local sit-down food park of small vendors selling fried chicken, lumpia and other fried snacks at low prices, popular with students.
12:02· Jessica Leein 3 vlogsBantayan Island
Island off northern Cebu known for turquoise water and white sand, with snorkeling, island hopping and food tripping.
0:47· PH Dot Netin 3 vlogsMalapascua Island
Northern Cebu island famed for diving at Monad Shoal, one of the few places in the world to see thresher sharks.
5:42· Island Hopper TVin 3 vlogsAguinid Falls
Waterfall in Samboan in southern Cebu and one of the island's most popular waterfalls.
11:21· We Wanderin 3 vlogsPescador Island
Moalboal's best-known island, with white sand, clear water and rich marine life for snorkeling, diving and island hopping.
6:55· PH Dot Netin 3 vlogsLa Fortuna Bakery
Old Chinese-influenced Cebuano bakery still selling hopia, torta, masi and old-style breads that most bakeries no longer carry.
33:07· FEATRin 3 vlogsInambakan Falls
A huge, uncrowded waterfall with four levels for swimming and cliff jumping.
4:18· Ian and Anain 3 vlogsTalisay
City just south of Cebu City known as the go-to destination for lechon, especially on Sundays.
37:11· FEATRin 2 vlogsCamotes Islands
Island group east of Cebu with white sand beaches, caves and lakes, spread across the towns of Poro, Tudela, Pilar and San Francisco.
5:08· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogsKandungaw Peak
Favourite day-hike peak straddling Badian and Dalaguete, with two trails of differing difficulty.
9:34· We Wanderin 2 vlogsCasino Peak
One of Cebu's most photogenic mountains, in the same range as Osmeña Peak.
6:12· PH Dot Netin 2 vlogs10,000 Roses Cafe
Cafe with 10,000 white LED-lit artificial roses in an open field, with views across to Cebu City.
11:43· PH Dot Netin 2 vlogsCebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Cathedral with architecture typical of Spanish colonial churches, among the first churches established in the Philippines.
5:31· Alden Escabartein 2 vlogsTisa
Cebu City barangay famous for its siomai, with streets that fill with smoke, neon and night street-food stalls after work hours.
8:19· FEATRin 2 vlogsCebu Lumpia House
Family-run Filipino-Chinese restaurant dating to the 1960s, serving family recipes adjusted to the sweeter Cebuano palate.
16:07· FEATRin 2 vlogsLeslie's Lechon
Talisay lechon maker with a lineage dating to the 1940s, roasting native black pigs over live coals for juicy meat and crackling skin.
40:43· FEATRin 2 vlogsTaboan Public Market
Cebu City market famous for its rows of dried fish stalls and salty sea air.
7:23· Alden Escabartein 2 vlogsKalanggaman Island Sandbar
One of the most scenic sandbars in the Philippines, usually visited on an island-hopping tour from Malapascua.
6:11· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogsLapu-Lapu Shrine
Statue of Lapu-Lapu marking where Ferdinand Magellan was killed by Lapu-Lapu and his men in 1521.
11:24· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogsMactan Island
Island next to Cebu City known for its resorts and island hopping by boat. Free public beaches are rare, so most beach access is through the resorts.
6:57· That Philippines Lifein 2 vlogsTerrazas de Flores Botanical Garden
A botanical garden close to Tops Lookout in the hills above Cebu City.
1:31· TRIP XTREMEin 2 vlogsMantayupan Falls
A tall waterfall that is the main attraction in Barili.
1:31· Kristi Travel Escapein 2 vlogsPanagsama Beach
Moalboal's main beach area, known for swimming with the sardines and spotting sea turtles.
7:29· We Wanderin 2 vlogsWhite Beach (Basdaku)
A white sand beach in Moalboal and an alternative place to stay.
2:34· Ian and Anain 2 vlogsSugbo Mercado
A night food market in Cebu IT Park with a wide range of food stalls.
1:30· That Philippines Lifein 2 vlogs
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43 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.
Shawarma Gourmet
Small Middle Eastern eatery whose made-to-order shawarma wraps come with tender beef, homemade sauce and house-made falafel.
23:42· Jessica Lee1 vlogRizal Memorial Library and Museum
Historic building housing Cebu's city library, with grand architecture and quiet reading spaces.
16:28· Jessica Lee1 vlogAdua Midtown
A creative hub in a renovated old hotel with Cebuano homegrown brands, art supplies, a bookshop-bar, exhibits and workshops.
17:33· Jessica Lee1 vlogCarnaza Island
Remote, secluded 17-hectare turtle-shaped island at the northernmost tip of Cebu, north of Malapascua.
1:25· PH Dot Net1 vlogCebu Safari and Adventure Park
170-hectare adventure park with over a thousand animals from 120 species, billed as the biggest zoological park in the Philippines.
7:31· PH Dot Net1 vlogJesuit House of 1730
18th-century house believed built in 1730, long hidden inside a hardware store and now a museum.
10:05· PH Dot Net1 vlogCasa Gorordo Museum
Well-preserved downtown house museum showing Cebuano life during the colonial period through its architecture, furniture and artifacts.
10:26· PH Dot Net1 vlogRAFI Kabilin Center
Heritage center hosting an interactive exhibit on Cebuano culinary heritage, with clay pots, puso weaving and photos of traditional cooks.
25:35· FEATR1 vlogLost Unicorn
Speakeasy hidden behind painted lockers, serving well-researched, balanced cocktails that draw on the Korean owner's roots.
35:39· FEATR1 vlogThe Good Cup Coffee Co.
Specialty roastery-cafe roasting beans from Philippine partner farms, offering filter coffee, brewing lessons and beans to take home.
48:30· FEATR1 vlogAbli
Modern Cebuano-Filipino restaurant reinventing local classics with dishes inspired by hometown foods across the Philippines.
56:42· FEATR1 vlogAnzani
Long-standing fine-dining restaurant cited among Cebu's best Western dining options.
1:00:04· FEATR1 vlogA1 Tinola and Sinugba
Sutukil-style eatery running since the 1980s, serving fish-head tinola, grilled pork belly and fresh seafood.
20:02· FEATR1 vlogJess's Traditional Homemade Torta
Home bakery making Argao's traditional torta for 25 years with tuba as leavening, lard and egg yolks, mixed by hand.
49:40· FEATR1 vlogPasil Tuslob Buwa
Adventurous local eating spot where hanging rice (puso) is dipped into a bubbling sauce of pork liver and brains.
1:45· Renzo Maano1 vlogOslob Cuartel Ruins
Ruins of 1800s Spanish army barracks in Oslob, a quick historic stop in southern Cebu.
3:49· Renzo Maano1 vlogOur Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church
One of the oldest churches in Cebu, standing next to the Cuartel ruins in Oslob.
3:56· Renzo Maano1 vlogCebu Ocean Park
Family-friendly aquarium beside SM Seaside with many animals and a giant tank that guests can dine in front of.
8:28· Island Hopper TV1 vlogBarili
A scenic southern Cebu town often skipped by tourists, good for wandering off the beaten path.
6:07· We Wander1 vlogBojo River Cruise
A community-run boat tour on a colorful, well-cared-for river that feels like Palawan without the crowds.
6:48· We Wander1 vlogLambug Beach
A gorgeous white sand beach just off the highway, better known to locals than tourists.
10:17· We Wander1 vlogBinalayan Hidden Falls
A two-level waterfall with a high second fall for intense jumps, or just swimming and photos.
11:42· We Wander1 vlogDao Falls
Strikingly blue falls reached by wading through waist-high water and crossing a bamboo bridge.
11:57· We Wander1 vlogMontpeller Falls
A beautiful, still-quiet waterfall with spectacular views on the way there.
13:21· We Wander1 vlogPlaza Independencia
Public plaza directly across from Fort San Pedro in Cebu's historic downtown.
10:00· Alden Escabarte1 vlogAyala Malls Central Bloc
Modern mall at the heart of Cebu IT Park, with shops, dining areas and open spaces.
14:33· Alden Escabarte1 vlogHukad
Proud Cebuano restaurant serving well-loved Filipino classics with a modern touch; the name means 'to serve food'.
17:27· Alden Escabarte1 vlogCaillou Filipino Kitchen
Restaurant putting a modern, creatively presented twist on well-loved Filipino classics.
28:24· Alden Escabarte1 vlogSunburst
A Cebu institution since 1971 known for home-style cooking, named best fried chicken and best chicken skin by SunStar Cebu in 2023.
Nustar Skydeck
A glass-floored sky deck 123 m up at the Nustar resort with views of the city skyline, the Cordova bridge, Mactan Island and the sea.
Puso Village
A popular spot for Cebu-style lechon served with puso (hanging rice), dinuguan and vinegar-soy dip, eaten with gloves.
Mountain View Nature's Park
Nature park on Busay Hill with panoramic views of Cebu City.
3:00· TRIP XTREME1 vlogCebu Westown Lagoon
Resort and water park set around a large man-made lagoon, with giant slides, water fountains and adult jacuzzis.
4:07· TRIP XTREME1 vlogChapel of San Pedro Calungsod
Chapel dedicated to Saint Pedro Calungsod on the South Road Properties.
5:10· TRIP XTREME1 vlogDakit-Dakit Island
Small island near Malapascua, a popular island-hopping stop with soft sand beaches.
6:28· TRIP XTREME1 vlogMonad Shoal
Internationally renowned dive site near Malapascua, known for sightings of the rare thresher shark.
7:16· TRIP XTREME1 vlogShaka Cafe
Healthy cafe in Moalboal known for its smoothies and bowls, a good spot to start the day.
1:55· Ian and Ana1 vlogCarbon Market
Cebu's oldest and busiest public market, packed with fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers, and surrounded by lively residential side streets.
3:50· Living the Jo Life1 vlogMactan Newtown
Megaworld's planned township on Mactan, with nightlife, a beach, pool bars and island-hopping excursions departing from the area.