Cebu Travel Guide

General Information

Cebu is a Philippines oldest city, it is hailed as the queen city of the south. It became the main hub in Visayas, with the heuristic historical sights, numbers of white sands, spectacular diving spots, dinning choices, and warm local hospitality, Cebu never fails to offer an inviting place for an affordable destination and one of the many reasons why it’ most visited places in the world.

Direct flights from Japan to Cebu Island (Mactan International Airport) are operating from Narita Airport, which is approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes to Cebu. Returning to Narita approximately 4 hours 30 minutes, the closest resort island from Japan! The Philippines consists of 7107 islands, the largest island is Luzon with the capital Manila. Cebu is located in Central Visayas, with the east of Negros,on the southeast of Bohol and directly the west of Leyte.

For tourist’s vacation/stay within 30 days doesn’t required need a visa. (However, departure air tickets are necessary.)

The time difference with Japan is -1 hour, for example: Japan Time is (9:00) the Philippines are only delayed by 1 hour (08:00).

Weather

High Season (Amihan)

September/ October to May/ June

Hot and Humid

Summer in the Philippines

April/ May/ June

Hot and Mostly dry

Low Season (Habagat)

May/ June to September/October

Cold wind/ Moderate to Heavy rainfall

Currency

The Philippine currency unit is called Philippine peso. Notation (php) or put a P in the head. (Such as P3000 or 3000 php)

The rate as of August 25, 2016 is 1 yen ⇒ about 0.46 pesos

Exchange for 10,000 Yen is about 4,600 pesos. You can exchange money in front of the hotels, airport, bank, malls and money changer shops. "Core Pacific Money Exchange" is a money exchange office that will assist you with a good money exchange rate. Loacted in Mactan Island, 1st floor in Gaisano Island Mall New Building, MEPZ 2, next to the supermarket opposite J Park, and 4th floor in Ayala Mall, Cebu City.

Language

The official language in the Philippines is Tagalog and English. Visayas and Mindanao speak a Visayan dialect (Bisaya) in Cebu locals speaks Visayan dialect and most of them communicates English for tourists.

Transportation

Getting around Cebu quite a bit of tasky, but as long you enjoy the moving around and safely. The major transportation in Cebu is Jeepney with their routes. Going to the city to the other areas of Cebu like Mactan, Lapu Lapu City need to two rides of Jeepney routes. Taxi cab are also around if you want an easier way of transportation. Busses are available for north-south route. You can catch the bus in the North Bus terminal located Logarta Ave, Mandaue City, and Southern Bus terminal is located in N. Bacalso Ave, Pahina Central, Cebu City. Some areas in Cebu (like Mandaue & Lapu-Lapu) used Tricycle and Sikad Sikad (Bicycle) going to some establishments and near areas.

Drinking Water

Drinking direct in the faucet is prohibited in Cebu. Drinking water must be purchased, mineral water are available around the area.

On the site, water servers are installed in each household and schools, and Japanese restaurants eat vegetables with water of the water server and wash rice. 5 gallons = 18 liters, about 25 pesos to 75 pesos. (Price varies depending on water manufacturer)

Most recognized mineral water brand is "Nature Spring (Nature Spring)". When you purchased at supermarket, it is about 10 pesos for 500 ml bottle.

Voltage

220V　60HZ

When using electric appliances in Cebu, a voltage converter is required. There are also lending transformers for hotels. For long-term stay, we recommend that you purchase and use exclusive code as it may suddenly have short-circuit problem even with cameras and personal computers compatible with 220V.

Why Go Visit

Everybody loves Cebu. In the year 2016 Travel + Leisure Magazine ranked Cebu Islands as no.6 of the World’s Best Islands. Simply because Cebu offers affordable vacation, anything which is your adventurous and wandering heart desires, you can find it in this place.

Cebu and Mactan Island Map