Attractions in Mandaue, Philippines (167)
Magellan's Cross
5 Recommendations: 5 Favorable,
This is the site of the first cross planted by the first wave of Spanish Conquestadores led by the Ferdinand Magellan. The first fleet to reach the Philippine island in Cebu came not purposely for Cebu but to find the spice island. Since Europe at 1500 was fighting for supremacy in acquiring more countries to be conquered they also intend to dominate the spice islands the whereabouts of which they do not know the exact location hence the coming over to the Philippines. The fleet which came ahead of them were not successful in docking due to the hostility of the inhabitants so the next galleon led by navigator Magellan came overtly to bring the Catholic religion of the Spaniards hence the cross they brought and planted in Cebu as a sign of Cebuano inhabitants to the acceptance of the spaniards not as conquerors but as friends.
Reviewed by virginia
Updated 699 days ago
Fort San Pedro
4 Recommendations: 4 Favorable,
Fortress of the ancient...well not really it's just the OLDEST and SMALLEST port in the country... its history is embodied in its inside rooms which now are part of its showcase not as a warfare building but as a museum. Being there will give you a chill for chivalry... a moment of stronghold is now a walk away.
Reviewed by george
Updated 614 days ago
STK Ta Bay!
4 Recommendations: 4 Favorable,
STK Ta Bay!, Cebu City STK Ta Bay which stands for "Sugba Tinola Kilawin Tayo Pare," is located in one of the streets in Cebu City. Outside the busy lights and crowded places - one of the best restaurant when you need a little bit of grilled seafoods, exotic finds and something to crave about like in "Lutong-bahay" (home-made cooking). A choice of several types of grilled seafoods like tuna, squid and scallop. Not to mention some of the usual favorites like pork belly, barbecue and chicken. Imagine taking these grills in a fine restaurant with an average cost of Php 350 per serving, but with STK, an insane low price of an average of Php 150 per serving. Not bad right? Top the grilled catch with some of their "Sabaw" (soup). Tinola is their specialty here! Cost roughly from Php 100 - Php 150 bucks. This is not just a single or double servings, good for sharing with a maximum of 4 hungry folks. With a less expensive menu coming your way, better order whatever you like without cutting short of your budget. This is all for now, a must try restaurant in Cebu City. Don't leave Cebu without trying this!
Reviewed by Vin A. Ariate
Updated 712 days ago
Taoist Temple in Cebu City
3 Recommendations: 3 Favorable,
You don't have to go to mainland China to get a feel of how it is to be inside a Chinese temple or walk through the Great Wall. Cebu Taoist Temple, a religious place, has become one of Cebu's top tourist destinations. It's architecture - the temple, the dragons, and the replica of the Great Wall - gives visitors that Chinese feeling...
Reviewed by www.cebutravelnews.com
Updated 644 days ago
Fatima Shrine
3 Recommendations: 3 Favorable,
Now becoming one of Cebu's top shopping and dining destination, Ayala Center recently opened its spacious Terraces that features a wide array of restaurants offering authentic dishes both local and international. It's spacious, lush green park can be transformed as an open venue for concerts and activities and it's mall offerings are at par with stores in Singapore and Hong Kong
Reviewed by www.cebutravelnews.com
Updated 646 days ago
Chocolate Hills in bohol
3 Recommendations: 3 Favorable,
Come visit and witness how the chocolate hills look. I've been in Bohol once and it took only a day to tour around the small island. I lunch at Loboc River. I've been visited their national parks, the historical museum, the small monkeys"tarsier"sanctuary, passby the man made forest, did not missed their waterfalls and the Hinagdan Cave which amazed me. I heard a butterfly farm i hesitate to go because I was with my niece and she's only a year old that time. I stayed at Panglao where beach was nice. I spent my second day with dolphins and whales watching or shall I say hunting coz it needed to find in the ocean at very early morning. From the Panglao beach we hopped to Balicasag where coral reefs were beautiful and the fishes of different colors, sizes and types were present, can't forgot how small fishes come near with me coz of feeding them with bread. The comunity there were friendly... My experienced in Bohol is good.
Reviewed by Anne
Updated 683 days ago
Casa Gorordo Museum
3 Recommendations: 3 Favorable,
This is a historic house from the 19th century.Here you will see how the elite family lives from that time.The house is furnish with antiques and artwork from the Gorordo family.It has an amazing second floor veranda,surrounding with gardens and a gift shop if u wanna buy momento.This museum is well maintained because alot of people who likes art goes here.
Reviewed by jacqueline anne tagalo
Updated 704 days ago
Marco Polo Plaza Hotel
2 Recommendations: 2 Favorable,
The hotel has a lunch and dinner buffet. You can enjoy international cuisines with salad bar,sushi bar, desserts and many more to mention. If you are into romantic you can dine-in the Blu Bar and enjoy the nightlight of the city and breeze that if offer.
Reviewed by Grace Castro-Becker
Updated 786 days ago
Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino
2 Recommendations: 2 Favorable,
This place, aside from being a hotel and where a number of restaurants are housed, this is also a venue for theater shows, concerts, boxing events and a lot more. Because of its accessibility and good facilities, a number of events are held in this hotel which caters to middle to upper class audiences.
Reviewed by Erly Ocasiones
Updated 485 days ago
Cebu City
2 Recommendations: 2 Favorable,
Seated in the heart of the Philippines, this area gives you a taste of both worlds. A place for business and pleasure. Enriched with culture and heritage and yet it is very open to new advancements. You can do a lot of activities to cater to your desire. Beautiful beaches, gastronomic delicacies and hospitable people. It's every tourist's dream place.
Reviewed by Christine Paula Ramas Bernasor
Updated 478 days ago
