✔ find the hidden beach

Have you ever heard of beauty hidden away in a place far away that not everybody knows about? We're not talking about Rapunzel in her tower. Figure out what we mean and see why we can't can't get enough of it!

 

 Hermit's Cove is Kantabogon, Aloguinsan's secret paradise. As the name implies, this bay is secluded that you have to drive a long way to get there.

 

Take in the overwhelming clear blue waters and cool breeze by the shore.

It doesn't cost that much to experience its grandeur. An small entrance fee of PHP 50.00 for a day and PHP 100.00 if you're bringing a tent with you and plan to stay overnight.

 

For more information and inquiries, contact

Kantabogon Eco-Tourism Association (KEA):  0923 504 2066

Aloguinsan Municipal Tourism Office:   469 9312

www.aloguinsan.gov.ph

✔ chase waterfalls

The weekend is coming and you're in the mood for some adventure. How does a dip in cool and refreshing falls sound like? Grab the barkada and let's go on a road trip to the South of Cebu! 

Cebu boasts of many beautiful waterfalls.Barili's very own Matayupan Falls is one of them. 

The two-tiered falls is just an hour and a half drive from Carcar and for as low as PHP 20.00 entrance fee, you get to enjoy the majesty of one of Cebu's tallest waterfalls.

✔ move around Mactan

Mactan or Maktan is one of the major tourist islands in Cebu. There are a number of attractions and sites you ought to check out when you're out and about the island.

Head on down to the Punta Engaño Wharf. The pier is located at the southern edge of Lapu-Lapu City beside Mövenpick Hotel (formerly Hilton Hotel). If you're planning for an island hopping trip, you could rent a boat there. 

Let's take a crash course on history and go to the Lapu-Lapu Shrine. Don't worry about entrance fees and such. It's absolutely free!

In honor of the Cebuano hero, a 20 meter bronze statue stands in the Mactan Shrine in Lapu-Lapu City.

For the grumbling stomachs of the happy adventurers, stop by for some SuTuKil or Sugba, Tuwa ug Kilaw. Manna STK Food House is a popular SuTuKil restaurant on island, located just a few meters from Mactan Shrine. Choose from the fresh seafood and have it served your way: grilled (sugba), stewed (tuwa) or raw (kilaw).

Cebu is home to the best guitar craftsmen in the country. To find durable and quality guitars, check out the Alegre Guitar Factory in Abuno, Lapu-Lapu City.

The price range is quite high but if you're looking for quality, it is worth the cost. Contact them at (032) 505-0706 or alegreguitar@yahoo.com.

A new addition to the sites in Mactan to see is the hip and modern Mactan Newton.

It's a well-designed township by the beach that is a one-stop destination for people to live, work and play.

If you're in for some shopping, drop by Mactan's complete commercial hub - The Outlets at Pueblo Verde in Lapu-Lapu City.

For the avid shopper, it's a sweet treat for you because the prices of the products here a lower than those in the malls! The Outlets is a great place to shop, dine, and relax.