Oh, it's to pay a visit the famous Lapu Lapu Shrine. Actually, we only have two full days, so intend to invade Mactan Island, Cebu City and cycling at Olango island. Bohol is further and need more time traveling.
Mactan-Mandaue Bridge opened in 1972, is the first of two bridges connecting the islands of Cebu and Mactan. Next was Marcelo Fernan Bridge, opened in August 1999.
Meter-Taxi from Waterfront hotel to Lapu Lapu Shrine (Map pt.1) PHP300
(Map pt.1) Magellan shrine was built in 1866 in honor of the
Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan.
Let's get to understand Lapu Lapu history.In the 16th century Mactan Island was colonized by Spain. Augustinian friars founded the town
of Opon in 1730 and it became a city in 1961. It was renamed after Datu Lapu-Lapu, the island's chieftain who defeated Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellanin. In 1521 in the Battle of Mactan, commemorated at the Lapu-Lapu shrine in Punta Engaño.
On April 27, 1521, Lapu-lapu, a native chieftain, successfully repulsed the foreign invaders in Mactan. He defeated the Spanish troops and killed their leader. (from Wikipedia)
(Map pt.2) Didn't do much homework this trip.
Didn't know there are these awesome beach resort at Mactan.
I was here, look see look see (Didn't stay here)
This is an enormous 4* beach and spa resort
Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort
It has an exclusive small island (i am jumping hard on it)
You be row (boat) to/fro.
If i to be back Mactan, i will definitely stay this Bluewater. I love they have these exclusive
island and on water restaurant - Awesome! Remind me of Maldives.
Back to Cebu City - Colon Street
(Map show Waterfront hotel and Colon street)
Let this red building (at Colon) be your landmark if you get lost
Didn't get to try this "mini-bus". Looks complicated. Taxi serve well enough.
Walking toward (Map pt.1) will get to see Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
(Map pt.1) Basilica del Santo Nino
Oldest Roman Catholic church established in the country on the spot.
Oldest Roman Catholic church established in the country on the spot.
(Map pt.2) Magellan's Cross
A Christian cross planted by Portuguese
(Map pt.4) Senior Citizen Park
(Map pt.3) Fort San Pedro
A military defence structure. Now the place under renovation.
The day is getting old but night is still young (no time wasting), where can we go?
Shop....Shop... Shopping!
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4 days 3 nights at Cebu - Mactan - Olango
Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino
Day 2 Lapu Lapu - Cebu White Sands - Colon Streets
Cebu City biggest shopping mall - SM mall
Day 3 Cycling at Cebu Olango Island
Last day at lovely Cebu
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