Metropolitan Cebu, the country's second biggest metropolis, is the political, economic, educational and cultural center of the Visayas. Hotels, shopping malls, entertainment halls, casinos and golf fairways are ever present in the metro to cater to every tourist's whim.
For the island-hopper, Cebu is one exciting playground for daring expeditions.
Aqua sports top the list of what to do. For scuba diving, the best dives are found in the islands of Mactan, Moalboal and Camotes. The calm waters surrounding Argao, Badian and Malapascua islands are ideal for kayaking.
Because of its hilly terrain, mountain sports has created a following in Cebu. Rock climbing is excellent in Cantabaco and Malubog.
For trekkers, the 908-meter high Mount Manunggal is a steady climb in the heat.
Mountainbike your way up and down scenic Talamban. It takes less than a full day on the road, with plenty of stops along the way.
The ecotourist will find Olango an ideal place for communing with nature. A wildlife sanctuary, the island supports the largest concentration of migratory birds in the country.
For the golfer, the Cebu Country Club and the Alta Vista Golf and County Club are conveniently located in the metro, in Banilad and Pardo. There is also the Club Filipino Golf Course in Danao City, some 33 kilometers drive from Cebu City.
Cosmopolitan Cebu is noted for its inexpensive gastronomy of many cuisines.
Island flavors are fairly simple with meats and seafoods cooked three ways - marinated in vinegar, charbroiled or boiled - and then seasoned with condiments. Chinese and Spanish cookery are the strongest foreign influences in local cuisine.
source: Department of Touris
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