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CEBU CITY TO SUMILON ISLAND
There are daily flights between Manila and Cebu City. From Cebu City, guests can take a scenic drive through the southern coastal towns of mainland Cebu. The ride offers glimpses of both Filipino urban and rural life, as well as its historical past that help form the local culture. Once outside the city limits, a relaxing trip begins through a tree-canopied highway with breathtaking views of the eastern seashores. The following are towns and places of interest along the way:
Carcar
Location : 46.3 km.South of Cebu City Town Fiesta : November 25 Places of Interest:
- Balay’ng Tisa (Don Ramon Sarmiento’s Manor, built Feb. 2, 1859)
- Spanish Kiosk
- 17th century church
- Villadolid Watchtowers
- Monument of Leon Kilat
- Caves in Barangay Mainit
Argao
Location : 66.9 km. South of Cebu City Town Fiesta : September 28 - 29 Places of Interest:
- Beaches (Mahayahay, Mahawak, Kawit,Sunshine, Looc)
- Cave Lantoy (with streams, lake and spring inside it)
- Cave Kahilum (Bats live inside)
- Balay ug Colon Cave
Dalaguete
Location : 85.1 kms.S of Cebu City Town Fiesta : February 9 - 10 Places of Interest:
- Centuries-old church
- Mantalongon Market
- Osmeña Peak
- Beach resorts
Boljoon
Location : 103 km South of Cebu City Town Fiesta : 2nd Sunday of November Places of Interest:
- Centuries old church with separate belfry
- Eli - natural barrier against Moro raids Watchtowers
Oslob
Location : 117 kms. South of Cebu Town Fiesta : December 8 Places of Interest:
- Old Spanish cuartel ruins
- 1788 church belfry
- Spanish era gazebo
- Nigad tree - centuries old legendary tree
- “Mainit” medicinal hot springs
- Sumilon Island - Marine Sanctuary, ideal for deep sea diving
- St. Joseph Church - Nueva Caceres
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