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Things to see in Cebu City (Philippines): 23 places and when to go
Cebu City is a city in Philippines with around 815,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly With kids (7), Temples (4), Architecture (4). The best known are Basilica del Santo Niño, Fort San Pedro and Marcelo Fernan Bridge. The best time to come is December to April; also possible: May and November. In June there are 12 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Philippines · 10.3219, 123.8981
- Population
- About 815,000
- Places
- 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- With kids (7) · Temples (4) · Architecture (4) · Nature (3) · Wildlife (3) · History (2)
- Best time
- December to April.
- Also possible
- May and November.
- Nearest airport
- CEB Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City, 9.1 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Manunggal, at 980 m.
What to see in Cebu City
The places in and around Cebu City, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Basilica del Santo NiñoRoman Catholic minor basilica in Cebu City, Philippines3.1 km
- Fort San PedroSpanish-era military fortification in Cebu City, Philippines3.4 km
- Marcelo Fernan BridgeBridge in Metro Cebu7.6 km
- Cebu City Philippines TempleTemple of the LDS Church627 m
- Cebu Taoist TempleTaoist temple in Philippines1.8 km
- Central Cebu Protected LandscapeNature reserve10 km
- Bagacay Point LighthouseLighthouse in the Philippines15 km
- Magellan BayBody of water13 km
- Mount ManunggalMountain in the Philippines17 km
- Bradford Memorial ChapelHistoric church in Cebu City, Philippines1.8 km
- Casa Gorordo MuseumHistoric house and museum in Cebu City, Philippines2.6 km
- Cebu Ocean ParkMarine theme park in Cebu City, Philippines5.0 km
- Pasil Fish MarketFish wholesale market in Cebu City, Philippines3.5 km
- Lauis Ledge LighthouseLighthouse in Mactan Channel, Philippines9.6 km
- Pescador Island LighthouseLighthouse in the Philippines75 km
- Anjo World Theme ParkWith kids13 km
- Cebu Safari and Adventure ParkWith kids · Wildlife30 km
- CrocolandiaWith kids · Wildlife11 km
- Fallen TreeDive site50 km
- Mactan Synoptic StationObservatory9.0 km
- Ring ResthouseWith kids4.3 km
- Snow World CebuWith kids13 km
- Visayas PlanetariumPlanetarium9.0 km
When to go to Cebu City
The best time to visit Cebu City is December to April; also possible: May and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:27
- FebBest time11:40
- MarBest time11:56
- AprBest time12:14
- MayPossible12:28
- JunBetter not12:36
- JulBetter not12:33
- AugBetter not12:20
- SepBetter not12:03
- OctBetter not11:46
- NovPossible11:31
- DecBest time11:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 24. In January, 22 of the 23 places are at their best.
When to go to Philippines in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Cebu City
The nearest main airport is Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB, Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City), 9.1 km as the crow flies. How to get around Philippines (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Philippines, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Cebu City?
The best known: Basilica del Santo Niño, Fort San Pedro, Marcelo Fernan Bridge, Cebu City Philippines Temple, Cebu Taoist Temple. In all, 23 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Cebu City?
December to April; also possible: May and November. In June there are 12 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 24.
How do you get to Cebu City?
The nearest main airport is Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB), 9.1 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Cebu City as the destination and these 23 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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