Carcar, officially the City of Carcar, (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Carcar), or simply known as Carcar City, is a 5th class city in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 119,664 people. Carcar is considered one of the oldest towns in Cebu, with its Spanish influence lasted more than 300 years ago.
These are the Galleries of Carcar that are greatly highlighted:
Rizal Monument at Town Plaza
Carcar City Museum (formerly, Carcar Dispensary)
Carcar Church Interior
Carcar Town Complex
Carcar Church Main Altar
Tourist spots to visit in Carcar:
As a Heritage City of Cebu, Carcar contains various Spanish and American period structures. The Carcar plaza alone hosts several heritage structures, the Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria dominates the area. Within the complex various structures stand, including quaint houses and their distinctive architectural details.
Surrounding the Rotunda and in the public market one will find the famous Carcar chicharon, lechon, ampao, bucarillo, gorgorias and puso – just some of the local delicacies.
Guadalupe Mabugnao Mainit Hot Spring National Park
Heritage Houses such as the Mercado Mansion
Tuyom Beach – Beach Houses
Carcar is also famous for its very own delicacies which are the “Ampao” and “Chicharon”, where it has a very delicious taste that has been proud of by many Carcar people. There are more places to visit in Carcar and you can enjoy and experience new things by going to Carcar.
HOW TO GO TO CARCAR
There are a lot of buses from Cebu South Terminal to Carcar City and the minimum fare of an unairconditioned bus is Php40 only.
And for the airconditioned bus the minimum fee is Php50
It’s very easy to go to Carcar. So what are you waiting for? Let’s visit now the CARCAR CITY!
Naga, officially the City of Naga (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Naga) or simply known as Naga City, is a 5th class city in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 115,750 people.
The Naga City Boardwalk is probably the city’s iconic makeover in recent years. It has become a major tourist attraction for many locals who come from Metro Cebu.
The boardwalk offers a panoramic view of the bay as well as the mountains of Naga. It’s wide open space gives a relaxing ambience. It’s clean and well-maintained.
There are several food stalls around as well as vendors all over to cater the people visiting there. Good thing there are no loud noises or music around. It’s just a place to stroll, hangout and enjoy the views. We can see people smiling all over, pets are allowed only at a certain portion..
It is best to visit here late in the afternoon past 4:00pm perhaps where the sun’s light is no longer that hot anymore. Sunset at the bay is just awesome. It’s also a good place to jog and exercise early morning.
Naga City is 45min to 1hr away down south from Cebu City. But may take up to 1.5 to 2 hours trip during rush hours. So if you plan to get there at night, might as well bring with you your extra patience and some food.
For commuters, you have two options:
From Colon Street, ride a jeepney with routes 09C/F, or 10F/H and drop off at Jollibee Bulacao or Pardo Church (P8 fare). From there, take another jeepney with route 44 to reach to Naga Plaza (P15 fare). There are also some 44 jeepneys from/near CIT University in N. Bacalso.
From South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound for Bato-Oslob or Carcar. Tell the conductor that you will be hopping off at the Naga Church, which is right along the National Highway.
If you’re bring your own car, just navigate via Waze or Google Maps and search for “Naga Plaza”. Naga City is in between Minglanilla (from Cebu City) and San Fernando (from Southern Cebu).
San Fernando, officially the Municipality of San Fernando, (Cebuano: Lungsod sa San Fernando), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 66,280 people.
San Fernando is also a host of one of Cebu’s fun festivals, and this annual celebration is called the Sikoy-Sikoy Festival. This festivity comes from the word “sikoy” that refers to the act of net fishing during rough tides. It’s celebrated every November 17-21 to thank God for the gift of love to the locals of San Fernando, and it comes with thanksgiving rituals and petition prayers for protection, guidance, and a bountiful farm and sea harvest.
Just like many southern Cebu provinces, San Fernando offers a wide range of resorts for local and foreign tourists to enjoy. Here are some of the most famous ones:
Hidden Paradise Mountain Resort
This well-known resort truly is hidden and isolated from the hustle and bustle of the city, making it an ideal spot for taking tranquil vacations with family and friends. You can come here for a day tour or an overnight stay. Entrance fee is 100 pesos for adults and 50 pesos for children 4-8 years old. Their cottages can be rented at 300 pesos (8-10 pax) and 150 pesos (2-4 pax). Aside from the pools and accommodation, they also have function rooms, recreation amenities like videoke machine, and outdoor adventure facilities like zipline.
Pulchra Beach Resort
A luxury holiday is what you’ll experience in this resort. Pulchra is a 5-star luxury beach resort that is Japanese-owned and situated at Natalio B. Bacalso South National Highway, San Fernando, Cebu. Some of the high-end facilities found here are large suites, garden baths, seafront jacuzzi villas, swimming pools, steam saunas, and a diving shop.
San Fernando is also proud to shoutout to The Romantic couple of the year. THE SHAINY LOVE ❤️ Where love begun when Shaina met the San Fernando guy named Lony. And they have the almost perfect relationship, ecxept to the fact that they are labeled only as FRIENDS 💔 but despite to this heartbreak story, it shows that you can find your Love in San Fernando too!
These are just the highlights of the beauty of San Fernando, there are more than these hidden spots!
HOW TO GET TO SAN FERNANDO?
Roughly 25 kilometers away from Cebu City, San Fernando is easily accessible by both public and private modes of transportation.
>For solo explorers or backpackers traveling in groups, a 45-minute ride on a non-airconditioned bus from the Cebu South Bus Terminal to the heart of Carcar City will only cost P30. >In San Fernando, the most common form of transport is the tricycle or motorcycle which could practically lead tourists to any point within the municipality’s 21 barangays. >Whether it’s a visit to Pitalo Church, which is suitably located along the national highway, or the proposed site of the famous Pulchra Resort or Paulo Luna Resort tricycles or motorcycles could take you almost practically anywhere in San Fernando. >Tricycles collect a minimum fare of P8. >Private vans for hire may have higher rates but give you the option of going to areas of some distance away, be it to the Busay Falls, Vito Cave or Hidden Valley Mountain Resort in the hilly portions of San Fernando
So what are you waiting for? SA SAN FERNANDO NATA!
Minglanilla, officially the Municipality of Minglanilla, (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Minglanilla)is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 132,135 people.
Minglanilla is known as the Sugat Capital of the South. Every month of April, Minglanilla celebrates festival known as the Sugat Kabanhawan Festival (Cebuano for “Resurrection”), it is a festival that is held annually on Easter Sunday.. It is one of the most endearing fastivals of Cebu specially in south.
A big socio-religious event in Minglanilla is the Sugat, which attracts not only people from adjacent towns but also from Cebu city and further. On Black Saturday night, a public dance is held at the church plaza to witness the re‑enactment of the “meeting” of the risen Christ and his mother. Their images, borne on richly decorated carrozas, meet amidst joyous songs and the presence of child angels suspended by wires. Many people witnessed its most precious event of all time.
People who lives in Minglanilla is called a Minglanillahanon and most of the minglanillahanons are famous for its very hospitable and loving people. Besides of having a famous festival, Minglanilla is also famous for its Tourist Spots like the following:
7 White Caves
Archdiocesan Immaculate Heart of Mary – one of the oldest Churches in Cebu
Camp 7 Reforestation 🌴🌳
Duang-duang falls 💧
Gullas Peak ⛰
Plaza Minglanilla 🏰
Ruvi Cave Resort 🏝
Tubod Flowing Water Resort 🏖
Tungkop Palm Beach 🌊
With all these events and spots of Minglanilla , there is only one great thing above all and that is “Nagkahi-usang Minglanillahanon” ( Minglanilla as one).Dispite of all the inevitible problems. Minglanilahanon always puts a smile on it 😁. Being peaceful and all makes us want to go to Minglanilla and indulge in its very fantastic spots. So what are you waiting for? Let’s go to Minglanilla!
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