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Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
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Kawasan Canyoneering, Kawasan Falls and Whaleshark Encounter
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Boracay: Introduction to Scuba Diving Experience
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Boracay: Sunset Cruise with Water Activities
What to do in Visayan Islands
Popular places to visit
Ayala Center
Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.
D'Mall Boracay
Browse the eclectic range of items displayed in the quaint wooden market stalls and visit a charming park and a climbing arena.
White Beach
Boracay’s longest beach is a vibrant tourist center home to gorgeous white sand, clear water, hotels, nightlife and watersports centers.
Station 2
During your trip to Balabag, enjoy the surf and sand at Station 2 along with the boating. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Colon Street
Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.
Station 1
During your trip to Balabag, enjoy the surf and sand at Station 1 along with the boating. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
Chocolate Hills
Explore the great outdoors at Chocolate Hills, a lovely green space in Carmen. While you're in the area, wander around the rainforest.
Virgin Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Virgin Island during your travels in Panglao. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Magellan's Cross
The first Catholic Filipinos were baptized on the site of this historic chapel, believed to contain the original cross planted by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.
Areas of Visayan Islands
Downtown Cebu
Downtown Cebu is noteworthy for its churches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral and Santo Nino Church.
Iloilo City Proper
If you're spending some time in Iloilo City Proper, Iloilo Esplanade and Iloilo Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Lahug
Lahug is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Cebu Taoist Temple and Ayala Malls Central Bloc while you're in town.
Danao
While visiting Danao, you might make a stop by sights like Alona Beach and Danao Beach.
Mabolo
If you're spending some time in Mabolo, SM City Cebu and Carmelite Monastery are top sights worth seeing.
Punta Engaño
Though Punta Engaño may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Magellan Monument and Jpark Island Waterpark.
- Alona Beach
- SM City Cebu
- Ayala Center
- D'Mall Boracay
- White Beach
- Waterfront Cebu City Casino
- Colon Street
- Cebu Ocean Park
- SM City Bacolod Northwing
- Jpark Island Waterpark
- Ormoc City Superdome
- Magellan's Cross
- SM City Iloilo
- Cebu Yacht Club
- Bulabog Beach
- Fairways and Bluewater Golf & Country Club
- Kawasan Falls
- Diniwid Beach
- Robinsons Antique
- Iloilo Convention Center
- Ayala Malls Central Bloc
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