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AREA CODE
(32)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
Metered taxis are found
outside the airport. If you are on a budget,
you can take multiple trips to get to Cebu
City. The yellow multi-cab will bring you to
Gaisano Mall, where you can ride a V-hire
(
public van) to SM Mall or Ayala Mall.
SEE &DO
For a taste of history, visit
the Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino, the
Lapu-Lapu landmark in Mactan, the Yap-
Sandiego Ancestral Home in the Parian
District, and Cebu’s many museums. The
Ayala Terraces in Ayala Center Cebu is
a beautiful sight in the evening and is
perfect for just strolling around the mall.
SLEEP
Have a luxurious stay at Marriott
Hotel.
Tel: +63 32 411 5800;
marriott.com
EAT
Dine at Zubuchon for lechon and Le
Maison Rose/Alliance Française de Cebu
for French cuisine.
SHOP
Go to Carbon market for danggit
and chorizo. Island Souvenirs would be
great for shirts and key chains.
INSIDER TIP
Save time and money by
buying goods in bulk at Carbon Market.
Myrna
Lopez-Terol
training
consultant
PHILIPPINES
CEBU
AREA CODE
(33)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
There are taxi services
available from PHP300 upwards. You
can also hire metered cabs right outside
the airport. It’s a 30- to 45-minute ride to
the city. Within the city, there are tricycles
and jeepneys.
SEE &DO
Visit the notable Miag-ao
Church. It was built by the Spanish
Augustinian Missionaries in 1786 and
now it is considered a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. At night, head to Buto’t
Balat Restaurant in Jaro District and feast
on sumptuous local cuisine. If you’re
craving steak, try Hotel del Rio.
SLEEP
Days Hotel at The Atrium Mall
has clean and comfortable rooms.
Tel:
+63 33 337 3297;
EAT
Enjoy the delicious food of
Breakthrough and Tatoys Manukan in
Villa Iloilo.
SHOP
Get some sweet treats at the
Original Biscocho Haus of Jaro, Iloilo
City.
MUST-TRY
Have a night out at Smallville
along Diversion Road.
Jojie Basa
Batan
production
director
PHILIPPINES
ILOILO
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