Central Visayas Travel Guide

Philippines

A tropical island with clear turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and palm trees.
A landscape with a series of conical hills and a dense forest under a clear blue sky.
A landscape with numerous conical hills and dense green forest.
Lush green hills with a mountain range in the background.
A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, a small boat, and a resort with a pool.

Popular cities in Central Visayas

A monument with a pointed top and a plaque reading "1866 REINANDO ISABEL II" under a clear blue sky.
Lapu-Lapu
Known for Beaches, Relaxing and Swimming
Get away to romantic Lapu-Lapu! Enjoy the beaches, spas and cafes.

Reasons to visit

  • Jpark Island Waterpark
  • Cebu Yacht Club
  • Mactan Marina Mall
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A coastal village with houses, palm trees, and a steep cliff.
Cebu City
Known for Dining, Shopping and Festivals
Escape to Cebu City! Enjoy its cathedral, dining and island views.

Reasons to visit

  • Ayala Center
  • SM Seaside City Cebu
  • Waterfront Cebu City Casino
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Silhouettes of people walking along a beach at sunset with boats in the background.
Panglao
Known for Beaches, Relaxing and Islands
Trip time! Discover the beaches and diving in relaxing Panglao.

Reasons to visit

  • Alona Beach
  • Virgin Island
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A beach with clear turquoise water, people swimming, and thatched-roof huts.
Moalboal
Known for Beaches, Diving and Snorkelling
Escape to Moalboal! Enjoy its beaches, waterfalls and snorkelling.

Reasons to visit

  • Panagsama Beach
  • White Beach Moalboal
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A coastal landscape with a mountain, a beach, and a boat in the water.
Dumaguete
Known for Islands, Diving and Churches
Dumaguete is calling! Discover its diving, university life, volcanoes and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Rizal Boulevard
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A clear blue sky, calm sea, and a boat with a fishing net on a sandy beach.
San Juan
Known for Dining, Beaches and Friendly people
Love beaches, parks and dining? Get away to San Juan!
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A beach with palm trees, clear water, and people relaxing.
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Alona Beach

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Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Alona Beach during your travels in Panglao? While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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