Magellan's Cross & Basilica Minore del Santo Niño
Downtown Cebu 2 hrs
Visit the iconic cross planted by Magellan and the revered image of the Child Jesus.
Where to stay
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At a glance
Climate
Tropical
Languages
Cebuano and Filipino and English
Local currency
PHP
(PHP)
Local time
(GMT+8)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Cebu Business Park
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Not mandatory, appreciated for good service.
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
75 · Good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Lechon Cebu
Kinilaw
Puso (hanging rice)
Larang
When to visit Cebu City
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: February
Busiest: Dec-May
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Jan85
Dry, pleasant
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Feb90
Dry, pleasant
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Mar80
Hot, dry
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Apr75
Very hot, dry
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May65
Hot, humid, start rains
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Jun55
Rainy, humid
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Jul50
Rainy, humid
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Aug50
Rainy, humid
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Sept55
Rainy, humid
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Oct60
Rainy, humid
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Nov70
Less rain, humid
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Dec80
Dry, pleasant
Things to do in Cebu City
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
3 places
Whale Shark Watching (Oslob)
Oslob (South Cebu) 6 hrs
Swim with gentle giants in the clear waters of Oslob (day trip from Cebu).
Kawasan Falls Canyoneering (Badian)
Badian (South Cebu) 8 hrs
Leap, slide, and rappel through stunning canyons to reach the turquoise Kawasan Falls.
Best in the afternoon
1 place
Cebu Taoist Temple
Beverly Hills Subdivision 1.5 hrs
Explore the colorful and serene Taoist temple offering panoramic city views.
Best in the evening
1 place
Larsian BBQ
Capitol Site 1.5 hrs
Savor authentic grilled Filipino dishes in a lively open-air food market.
Any time of day
2 places
Fort San Pedro
Downtown Cebu 1 hr
Discover the oldest and smallest triangular fort in the Philippines.
Shopping at Ayala Center Cebu
Cebu Business Park 3 hrs
Indulge in retail therapy and dining at one of Cebu's premier lifestyle malls.
Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Cebu City
Straight-line distance from the centre of Cebu City.
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