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About Cebu |
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Brief History |
Past & Present |
Heritage |
Quick Facts |
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Getting Around |
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Often called
the "Queen City of the South" and the Seat of
Christianity in the Philippines, Cebu is the country's
oldest city. Exploring Cebu City, one encounters a
rich historic past. Cebuanos are extremely proud of
their cultural and historical heritage, a legacy which
has endured thru the centuries from the time the great
explorer Ferdinand Magellan first planted the cross on
Cebu's shore. |
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Time has
been kind to Cebu. From Zubu, the fishing village and
busy trading port in 1521 has evolved a highly
urbanized metropolitan center which now serves as
focal point of growth and development in Southern
Philippines. With its five cities; Cebu, Danao,
Lapulapu Mandaue and Toledo; and its 48 smaller towns,
Cebu. has more than kept pace with the nation's
progress. Today ' the island province leads in
traditional and non-traditional exports and has the
highest economic growth rate anywhere in the country.
Likewise, recent indications pointed out that Cebu has
become the country's most favorite tourist
destination. |
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In contrast
to the bustling metropolis, the rest of Cebu's 167
islets and islands are lined with idyllic white sandy
beaches and pristine clear waters. Cebu. has gained
wide popularity for its fantastic diving grounds
evidenced by the proliferation of resorts which offer
luxurious accommodations, excellent dive facilities
and the services of competent dive masters and dive
guides.
Cebu's strategic location makes it ideal for those who
wish to travel to the other islands and provinces. By
plane, boat or bus, nowhere could be too far from
CEBU. |
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Among the
culture of islands and islets that comprise the
Visayas, one province stands out: Cebu, a unique blend
of tropical paradise and business haven. Dubbed
variously as "the next great economic miracle", "
Asia's newest boomtown" and "the Queen City of the
South", Cebu basks in its enviable status as the most
popular tourist and business destination in the
Philippines.
Sheltered by the other Visayan islands of Negros,
Panay, Leyte, Samar and Bohol, this thin sliver of
land is blessed year-round with clement, tropical
weather--all the better to enjoy its pristine, sun
drenched beaches, washed by the balmy blue waters of
the Cebu and Tanon Straits. A plethora of neighboring
islets fringed with coral and white sand shores add
appeal to an island-hopping vacation. |
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Yet, Cebu's
attractions do not only cater to the itinerant
sun-worshipper or beach-lover. The business traveler
to this bustling port of call may not have time for
more than a day's trip around town. Still, Cebu's
cityscapes have their own brand of cosmopolitan charm
touched with a unique island warmth. Luxurious
accommodations, complete sports facilities, cuisines
from the native to the exotic, vibrant nightlife :
Cebu will not be found wanting in all the amenities of
a growing, booming metropolis.
Bohol, just across the Tanon Strait from Cebu, is a
mysterious land of wondrous geological formations,
lush forests alive with rare species of flora and
fauna, and idyllic seaside towns with Antillan houses
that cluster around centuries-old churches. Outlying
islands are marine sanctuaries with a wealth of coral
reefs harboring a colorful world of tropical marine
life. |
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