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Trip.Best Top 14 Best Things to Do in Central Visayas [2024]
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Updated Sep 2024
- 6.24.7/5284 ReviewFrom1493.72
based on 2736 reviews"Swimming with whale sharks in Cebu was an incredible experience! Initially, I was quite nervous, but the experienced staff were reassuring and made me feel very comfortable. I didn’t expect the whale sharks to be so close—it was shocking at first, but I quickly grew fond of their harmless nature. These gentle giants were beautiful and graceful, and interacting with them was surreal. This adventure turned out to be one of the bravest, most unforgettable things I’ve ever done."Oslob>100km from downtown
No.2 of Water Fun Attractions in Central VisayasHighlights: • Get up close and personal with gentle giants in Oslob, Cebu, Philippines.• A unique interactive wildlife experience that will surely become a wonderful adventure memory.• Feed the sharks and explore the coral reefs off Cebu’s southern coast.△ Be prepared for close encounters with whale sharks.△ Explore the wonderful underwater world.Show Less - 5.44.4/5394 Reviewbased on 2823 reviews"It was good, .the view is beautiful from the top. Very touristy and overcrowded though"Carmen58.8km from downtownHighlights: Located near Carmen in central Bohol, Chocolate Hills is an iconic natural wonder on the island that cannot be missed. The scene where the protagonist rode a broom over the top of the mountain in the movie "Harry Potter" was shot here. The origin of the name Chocolate Hill consists of 1,268 small hills with almost the same shape and a height of 40-120 meters. The reason why it is called "Chocolate Hill" is that the lawn on the mountain will dry up and turn brown every time in the dry season. It is a piece of chocolate, very beautiful. Viewing time If you want to see a piece of "chocolate", you should go during the dry season from February to May, which is especially wonderful in the early morning mist or the light of the sunset. In other seasons, it is a refreshing green, although it is also very beautiful, it is just a little less magical. Climbing Chocolate Hill is actually climbing a viewing platform to look at the hills in the distance. However, due to the earthquake in 2013, the main viewing platform of Chocolate Hills was severely damaged and has not been repaired. Now tourists can only go to another viewing platform to see Chocolate Hills, and the viewing effect is also less. At the foot of the Chocolate Mountain, you can find a motorcycle to take you up the mountain. Of course, you can also walk up the mountain by yourself. The bright flowers and green plants along the way will make you feel comfortable. You can walk to the top viewing platform in about 20-30 minutes. . There is a place to play aerial bicycles at a high place near the viewing platform. If you are brave enough, you can experience a flying bicycle on a high-altitude wire rope, and the cost is about RMB 50.Show Less
- 5.14.3/5313 ReviewFreebased on 1841 reviews"it was great to visit cebu’s greatest landmark, it was full of culture and religion."Cebu.Cebu Downtown1.5km from downtownHighlights: The Magellan Cross is the symbol of Cebu, and the image of the chapel appears in the center of the city emblem. This is the cross that Magellan erected on the beach after arriving in Cebu, symbolizing the colonization of the islands by the Spanish king, and is now housed in a hexagonal pavilion in the center of Cebu City Hall. The ceiling frescoes of the hexagonal chapel still retain their original appearance, and the realistic ceiling frescoes on the top of the cross are of great ornamental value. Cebuans believe in and respect this cross with historical and cultural significance. Every Sunday morning, countless good men and women bring incense and candles to pray for peace and good luck.Show Less
- 4.94.4/5228 ReviewFree
based on 2740 reviews"Nice beach with plenty of places to eat and hang out. A little too much seaweed in the water to really enjoy too much time swimming, but that's my personal opinion😂"Panglao84.1km from downtownNo.5 of Water Fun Attractions in Central VisayasHighlights: Alona Beach is located on a small island in the southwest corner of Bohol. This white sand beach is formed by sandy coral reefs and is a great place to relax. There are no noisy paragliders, jet skis and other marine recreational activities here, all you can do is diving and resting. Alona Beach is less than 500 meters long. There are hotels, diving shops and restaurants along the beach. Tourists come from all over the world, mainly European and American tourists. It is lazy during the day. There are twos and threes on the beach, or enjoying the coconut oil body massage of the Filipino sister-in-law, or lying on the beach chair and sunbathing. Not only the people are lazy, but even the dogs are lying motionless on the beach to sleep, and the whole beach seems to be asleep. The sky was getting dark, tables were set up on the beach, candles were lit, and the seafood barbecue grill was fragrant, and the whole beach began to be a little lively. Under the cool evening breeze, eating seafood barbecue, listening to LIVEMUSIC, watching the bright moon rising from the sea in the distance, the feeling of relaxation and comfort is fascinated.Show Less - 4.94.6/5174 ReviewFreebased on 452 reviews"Really nice little island with friendly locals. The weather was bad the day we went but we still had an amazing time."Panglao89.7km from downtownNo.3 of Water Fun Attractions in Central VisayasHighlights: Balicasag Island is an equatorial coral island, located in the middle of the sea, about a 45-minute flight from Bohol. Balicasa Island is home to the world-famous Balicasa fault, which is said to have a seafloor drop of 1,000 meters and is listed as a marine protected area with a magnificent landscape. Balicasa Island is also a gathering place for many diving enthusiasts. One of its major features is that you can float in the water and overlook the Balicasa fault. From the underwater point of view, the entire coral island looks like a pillar more than a thousand meters high standing on the bottom of the sea, and the part exposed to the sea is Balicasa Island. Diving here you can see precious and rare black coral reefs, which grow around the fault, and the coral is rose-shaped, extra large and gorgeous. You can also see beautiful marine life such as groups of tropical fish and funny clown fish on the bottom of the sea. There are also colorful corals, various schools of fish, etc., which are dizzying and unforgettable.Show Less
- 4.94.5/5207 ReviewFreebased on 1135 reviews"Beautiful little island, with Beautiful clear water, ideal for photos"Panglao84km from downtownNo.6 of Water Fun Attractions in Central VisayasHighlights: Virgin Island is an uninhabited island, the sea water is clear and translucent, and the colors are distinct, like a fairy tale world. The beaches around the island will change with the tides, and only appear on the water for a short period of four hours a day. At low tide, the beaches can go hundreds of meters in the water, forming a beautiful trailing beach. But when the tide is high, the water level rises and most of the island is submerged, which is amazing. The first wonder of the island is that because the water on the shore is too shallow, the captain of the boat has to find a natural waterway entrance from the sea when the tide is high, so that he can drive from a wide waterway with sufficient water depth to the island. The island, so not everyone can go to the island, it depends on the size of the boat and the tide. The second wonderful thing about the island is that two sand embankments stretch out from the island, hugging visitors like open arms. It is to the ankle, walking on the soft sand embankment, very comfortable. The seabed outside the sand embankment is full of lush seagrass, and there are many landmines buried in the seagrass - sea urchins. This is why, despite the shallow water, people cannot wade into the islands.Show Less
- 4.94.5/565 ReviewFree"Beautiful island in the Philippines! I loved spending time there because it was sooo relaxing. I'm planning to go back soon!😍😍😍"Lapu-Lapu City.Mactan8.2km from downtownNo.7 of Water Fun Attractions in Central VisayasHighlights: If you come to Cebu City by plane, then Mactan Island is your must stop. Because the Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Cebu City is located on Mactan Island. This small island has all the modern amenities, besides having a national airport and a taxi ride to Cebu City, there are numerous luxury resorts on the island. This is a pure vacation island, with the most vacation spots in Cebu. There is no hustle and bustle and commercial taste of Cebu. There are beautiful beaches and resort facilities everywhere, luxury hotels, first-class restaurants, shopping malls are dizzying, and a variety of water activities such as windsurfing, diving, etc., make tourists physically and mentally. Comfortable, happy and unforgettable. The reason why Mactan Island is truly world-famous is because it is the site of the martyrdom of sailing explorer Magellan. On April 27, 1521, Magellan, who had successfully preached in Cebu, was full of confidence and prepared to cross the Mactan Strait to Lapulapu to continue to preach Catholicism. When he arrived, he was stopped by the patriarch of Labrabu and his warriors, who killed him. Later generations built the Magellan Martyrdom Monument at the site of Magellan's martyrdom in 1866 to commemorate the great navigator. There are also paintings describing Magellan's deeds nearby, which are worth watching. The Labrabu Monument commemorating the same war is also located on Mactan Island. The monument was built in the early 20th century. The Labrabu on the monument holds the weapon that he fought against Magellan in that year to show the heroic courage of the Filipinos. The monuments are only 100 meters away.Show Less
- 4.54.6/587 ReviewFree"Definitely worth a visit, while still a bit underdeveloped there is still so much to see and do, and the people are so friendly"Dauis79.4km from downtownNo.4 of Water Fun Attractions in Central VisayasHighlights: Panglao Island, which is connected to Bohol by a causeway, is small in area, only 80 square kilometers. It is an island in the Philippines. It is located in the Bohol Sea and is part of the Visayas Islands. It is under the jurisdiction of Central Visayas. With an area of 80.5 square kilometers, it is a popular tourist destination. This is a place with pleasant natural scenery on Bohol Island, and most of the tourists from all over the world are concentrated on Alona Beach here. The coastal ecology of the island has never been polluted, and it has the name of "diving holy place". Come here not only to see the scenery, but also to go out to the sea to watch dolphins and go to the sea to see coral reefs.Show Less
- 4.54.5/5228 ReviewFree
based on 2175 reviews"At night, the Basilica del Santo Niño in Cebu emanates a majestic and serene atmosphere. The facade is often illuminated, highlighting its Spanish colonial architecture, while soft lights create a tranquil ambiance around the church ground. The surrounding areas may feature gentle night sounds, contributing to a peaceful and spiritual experience."Cebu.Cebu Downtown1.6km from downtownHighlights: The Church of the Holy Infant is located near Magellan's Cross. It was rebuilt in 1740 and has a history of more than 200 years. It is the oldest Roman Catholic church in the Philippines. In a room of the church there is a statue of a young Jesus, which according to legend was given to the Queen of Cebu by Magellan in 1521, and many locals will line up to pray here. The church has been bombed by wars many times, but the statue of the Holy Infant in the church is not damaged at all, so the locals call it a miracle, and worship of the Holy Infant has become one of the religious activities on the island. There is also a wishing pool in the church. I heard that it can cure all diseases. Many Catholics pray sincerely by the pool. A small museum inside the Museum Church that showcases the long traditions of Cebu City. Many ancient objects are on display, including century-old furniture, priests' robes, and various cloaks dedicated to the Holy Child. Religious objects such as statues and figurines and everyday objects from nearby monasteries are also displayed.Show Less - 4.44.7/546 ReviewFrom1470.13"moalboal. main attraction at moalboal is the sardine storm. can be access from Cebu via bus/van from the south bus terminal"Moalboal65.5km from downtownNo.1 of Water Fun Attractions in Central VisayasHighlights: Mobo is famous because of the sardine storm, which can be seen diving, snorkeling or freediving because the sardines are several meters underwater. Mobao is one of the rare places in the world where you can see a different school of suffocating sardines every day. For those who like fish, Mobao diving can be said to be a worthwhile trip.Show Less
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FAQ
What Best Things to Do are there in Central Visayas?
These are all Best Things to Do in Central Visayas:Oslob Whale Shark Watching, Chocolate Hills, Magellan's Cross, Alona Beach, Balicasag Island
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Central Visayas?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Central Visayas include:Oslob Whale Shark Watching:4.7, Chocolate Hills:4.4, Magellan's Cross:4.3, Alona Beach:4.4, Balicasag Island:4.6
At what locations in Central Visayas can Best Things to Do in Central Visayas be found?
The Best Things to Do in Central Visayas are mainly located in:Oslob Whale Shark Watching:Oslob, Chocolate Hills:Carmen, Magellan's Cross:Cebu, Alona Beach:Panglao, Balicasag Island:Panglao
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