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Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
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You can take a tricycle from right
outside the airport to the town center for about
PHP50, inclusive of tip. To get around town, you
either walk or take tricycles, which are cheap and
easy to find.
BY DAY
Go on an early morning walk or jog along
the seashore, and then take a refreshing swim
afterwards. Later, take a tricycle ride to visit the
town proper, municipal hall and plaza. Eat at a
local restaurant that serves Filipino specialties.
BY NIGHT
Head to the beach and watch the
captivating sunset. After that, go to the city proper
and take a stroll by the plaza. Sample the popular
street foods like fishball,
kikiam,
footlong, fruit
shakes and more.
SLEEP
Consider the Sikatuna Beach Hotel
& Restaurant, a beachfront hotel with native
cottages. It has air-conditioned rooms at
reasonable rates.
info@sikatunabeachhotel.com
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CURRENCY
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It’s pretty easy to hire a taxi
service or even a private car to take you to the city
center from the Mactan Airport. If you’re staying
for more than a few days, you can hire a car.
There are metered cabs by the terminal too.
BY DAY
The beaches in Cebu are absolutely
gorgeous during the day; they’re perfect for
snorkeling, swimming, diving, and all the other
watersports you can think of. You can also go to
the south of Cebu for mountain climbing.
BY NIGHT
Experience local Cebu with Siomai
sa Tisa (great-tasting
siomai
at the restaurants in
Tisa). Savor a Warm Brownie Cup at La Marea
for dessert before drinks and good music at the
Outpost Bar.
SLEEP
Verbena Pension House is a highly
recommended hotel near the heart of Cebu.
Rooms go for as low as PHP750 per night.
www.verbenapensionhouse.com
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CEBU
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DIDYOU
KNOW?
You can visit the pristine Ambulong,
Ilin and White Islands from San Jose.
BESTBUYS
Fresh seafood from the
market (just buy a styrofoam box for
storage and shipment).
INSIDERTIP
Check Cebu Pacific
online to avail of their lowest rate. Plan
ahead to save and lessen the expenses.
BESTSOUVENIRS
An ashtray
made from bamboo with a
tamaraw
head carving, and bracelets and
necklaces made from leather.
BESTDINNER
Casa Verde offers
deliciously large servings in their menu.
Death by Chocolate is a must-try.
BESTSOUVENIRS
The Lapu-Lapu
Shrine has super cute “I Love Cebu”
keychains.
MUST-TRY
Feeling adventurous?
Take a chance and jump off the 50ft
cliff in Malapascua, or go canyoneering
in Moalboal.
Jaime C.
Artienda III
OFW
Brenna
Bustamante
travel blogger/
student
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