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Cebu City
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Cebu City

Philippine queen city of the south

🗓️ Best time: December–May💰 Budget · ~$60/day📍 Philippines
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About Cebu City

The Philippines' second city — Magellan's 1521 landing site, lechon (roast pig) capital, whale-shark watching at Oslob, and gateway to Bohol's Chocolate Hills.

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⭐ Things to do in Cebu City

Magellan's Cross + BasilicaFort San PedroWhale shark tour at OslobKawasan Falls canyoneeringBohol day tripSumilon Island sandbarTumalog FallsCamotes Islands

🍽️ Where to eat in Cebu City

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

House of Lechon
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House of Lechon
★ 3.9 (76) · Filipino
 Zubuchon
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Zubuchon
★ 4.1 (32) · Filipino · Seafood
 The Pig & Palm
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The Pig & Palm
★ 4.5 (25) · Tapas Bars · Modern European
 Larsian BBQ
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Larsian BBQ
★ 4.2 (24) · Barbeque
 Maya Mexican Restaurant
Maya Mexican Restaurant
★ 3.9 (17) · Mexican
 Isla Sugbo Seafood City
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Isla Sugbo Seafood City
★ 4.1 (16) · Seafood
 The Social
The Social
★ 3.9 (15) · Bars · Cafes
 Big Tom's Charbroiled Burgers
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Big Tom's Charbroiled Burgers
★ 4.6 (14) · Burgers
 Birdseed
Birdseed
★ 4.2 (14) · Breakfast & Brunch · Cafes
 Top of Cebu
Top of Cebu
★ 4.4 (13) · Filipino
 Anzani
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Anzani
★ 4.2 (12) · Mediterranean · Venues & Event Spaces
 La Vie in the Sky
La Vie in the Sky
★ 4 (12) · French · Wine Bars

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✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Jeepneys cheap; Grab works; rent a motorbike for surrounding.

💡 Local tip

Skip whale-shark feeding (controversial) — go to Donsol for free swimming wild whale-sharks.

🛡️ Safety

Tourist areas safe.

🌙 Nightlife

Mango Square; IT Park bars.

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