Visit Cebu
A rich tropical and heritage paradise
In the heart of the Philippine archipelago lies Cebu, a
prosperous island endowed with natural beauty and rich heritage. Cebu is a bustling metropolis. Here, the old
and the new blend to create a unique destination that has attracted both
business and leisure travelers for a brief visit or for an indefinite vacation.
Cebu’s
trail of progress dates back to pre-historic times. “Sugbu” or “Zubu “, as Cebu
was then known to early merchants as the Island’s flourishing trading port. Today, it remains the hub of
trade and commerce in the south, given its strategic location in the heart of
the Philippine archipelago. It is one of the most progressive cities in the
Philippines.
As with other busy trading posts, foreigners settled
in this tropical haven and adopted it as their own. These included Chinese, Malay and Arab
traders, as well as Spanish colonisers.
With the influx of these settlers,
Cebu’s
culture was influenced and enriched by foreign practices, flavours and
traditions, thus created a culture that is distinctly Cebuano.
Cebu is the land of the
country’s earliest Christians and the oldest educational institution, fortress and street. Many buildings and colonial relics still stand today as
testaments of its colourful history.
In addition to its historical status, Cebu offers
exciting natural wonders. Stretches of white sand beaches, pristine waters,
rich marine habitats, mountains and lush rainforest have never failed to
impress travelers. All these along with
its distinct Filipino hospitality make a visit to Cebu an ideal destination.
Don’t Forget
your “Pasalubong”
Native Delicacies:
Dried mango preserves, crunchy sugar-coated biscuits
(otap), rolled wafers with peanut and cashew fillings or turones, dried fish or
danggit, tasty lechon and fresh fruits are some of Cebu’s known gastronomic
delights . Tourists can have a taste of
Cebu’s delicacies by strolling along the city streets that are lined with
numerous shops for souvenirs or for
“pasalubong”.
Guitars
Cebu
also produces a wide selection of hand-crafted string instruments like guitar,
ukulele, banjo and mandolin that are at par with the world’s best. Maribago District, the centre of Cebu’s
guitar-making industry produces the best
guitars in the country.
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