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Come visit Cebu, located between Leyte
and Negros. Sugbu, as the island was once called, is the
oldest city in the Philippines. Once a fishing village in
the 15th century, it is now a thriving trade center and a
busy metropolis that serves as a median for the exchange of
goods and services nationwide. It is one of the most popular
tourist and business destinations in the Philippines. Dubbed
as "The Queen City of the South," it boasts of numerous
resplendent treasures yet to be discovered by travelers who
love to explore the unknown. It is where you can find:
Colon, the first and oldest street in the whole country
which used to be the center of trade and industry during the
pre-colonial days; the University of San Carlos, the oldest
school in the Philippines, founded in 1595; seasoned forts
like Fort San Pedro, the smallest and oldest bastion in the
Philippines, withstanding the test of time and the frequent
change of colonizers and many hard-fought battles; and
Basilica Minor del Santo Nino, one of the antiquated
churches built during the Spanish period. From natural
wonders that can only be experienced in Cebu, like the
expanse of pristine, white sand beaches in the islands of
Mactan, Badian, Malapascua and Bantayan; magnificent diving
spots with corals of splendid extent like that in Maribago
Bluewaters and Moalboal leaving you in total awe, to
historical landmarks remnant of a bygone era, and a cultural
heritage the Cebuano's are most proud of. You can bask in
Cebu's temperate tropical weather that runs all throughout
the year. Regularly sunny and warm, the beaches here are
excellent for people who want that perfect sun-kissed
complexion and beautiful tan lines. Or better yet, take the
adventure of your life by trekking through the jungles of
Cebu alongside the crystal clear rivers, conquer hard to
climb trails and rappel through steep mountain cliffs and
waterfalls. Do that and be enthralled. Feel the adrenaline
rush. Cebu is a charming mixture of the old and new. An
amalgam of the exotic east and modern west, and all of these
you can have with comfort because of the superb amenities
offered together with the promise of nature's best. This
piece of wondrous land is not only perfect for the itinerant
beach or nature-lovers for it also offers an exciting
nightlife. Fine dining restaurants are easily available,
clubs and bars where you can get wild or chill out, the
ubiquitous coffee shops for coffee lovers, videoke/karaoke
bars for the musically inclined and the not-so but who still
loves to belt it out, 24-hour food establishments and
convenient stores are located everywhere, and other
entertainment and recreation facilities you most surely will
want to explore... |
