Things To Do This Summer in Cebu That You Probably Haven't Tried Yet

If you love the roses that are red and the violets that are blue, visiting the flower gardens in Cebu is one summer activity to do. The flower industry of Cebu has experienced a resurgence in recent years, and this has led to different flower gardens opening themselves to the public. While the most famous flower garden is the Sirao Garden or the Little Amsterdam of Cebu, the island is also home to a number of other equally impressive flower gardens. These flower gardens include the Ka-tilong Sunflower Farm and Betty’s Botanical Garden in Barangay Tabunan, Buwakan ni Alejandra in Balamban, and MSDEA Ornamental Garden in Barangay Sibugay. If you are looking for a sight to behold at night, you may also want to visit 10,000 Roses Café in Cordova Island.

Taking a dip in the beaches may be one of the first things that you want to do when you visit Cebu. But to maximize your trip, do more than visit just one beach in Cebu: go island-hopping and visit different beaches! Off the coast of Mactan Island, one of the more popular islands to visit is Pandanon Island, which is around an hour away. Another popular destination is Nalusuan Island, which is home to a marine sanctuary. Other islands to include in your island-hopping itinerary are Olango Island, Hilutungan Island, and Caohagan Island. If you find yourself in southern Cebu, Sumilon Island in Oslob and Pescador Island in Moalboal should all be part of your travel plans.

History and culture lovers will find Cebu a tempting summer destination, since it is after all considered as the cradle of Christianity in the Philippines. So one of the best things to do when in Cebu is to visit its historical places and cultural landmarks. Aside from the Basilica Minore del Sto Nino, which is home to the image of the Santo Nino, you may also stop by Fort San Pedro, Magellan’s Cross, Casa Gorordo, Sandiego Ancestral House, the Jesuit House, and the Heritage of Cebu Monument. A trip to the south will not be complete if you do not visit the ancestral houses in Carcar City and the heritage sites in Boljoon.

Shake off the seawater and swim in freshwater, instead. Cebu is home to breathtaking waterfalls that have piqued the interest of local and foreign tourists. Here, you can take a dip in cool, refreshing waters. The most famous of these waterfalls is Kawasan Falls in Badian, but Cebu has many other equally-impressive waterfalls in the island, including the Aguinid and Binalayan Falls in Samboan, Bugnawan and Inambakan Falls in Ginatilan, and the Tumalog Falls in Oslob.

The summer heat can be unrelenting, but this should not stop you from spending time outdoors with your family. The waterparks found in different parts of Cebu are great destinations fit for every member of the family. Two of the better known water parks in Cebu are Cebu Westown Lagoon in Mandaue City and Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark in Lapu-Lapu City. Meanwhile, two relatively new but popular water parks are Skywaterpark Cebu in Mandaue City and AquaQuattro Water Park in Liloan. For families looking for a water park set amidst the beauty of nature, Hidden Valley Wave Pool Resort in Pinamungajan and Tubod Bukid Resort in Minglanilla can be good options. Beach lovers may also consider Talima Adventure & Water Park in Olango Island.

Animal lovers may also find Cebu a great place to spend summer in, as it is also home to the biggest zoo in the country: the Cebu Safari and Adventure Park. It is a 170-hectare world-class facility housing over 100 different species of animals. Unlike a regular zoo, the animals at the park have ample space to roam around in. The facility is home to an African lion, Bengal tiger, giraffes, zebras, ostriches, macaws, and the Philippine crocodile. In addition to the animals, the facility also has a garden filled with the orchid collection of the owner, the renowned businessman Michel Lhuillier. It has a tram that brings visitors to different areas around the park.

Cebu can be a foodie’s paradise with the wide array of homegrown restaurants dotting the island. One of the places you can visit on a food trip in Cebu is the House of Lechon where you can taste the world-famous Cebu lechon (roasted pig). You may also want to drop by Harbour City Dimsum to try its renowned steamed rice and different siomai (steamed Chinese dumplings) varieties. If seafood is to your liking, Isla Sugbu Seafood City is a good place to satisfy your craving. For food lovers who are also on the lookout for a good view while enjoying their dinner, Lantaw Native Restaurant may be a good option.

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Visiting Cebu in the summer should not be limited to its amazing beaches since the island has something to offer to everybody.