Referred to locally as the 'Queen of the South', Cebu, the country’s oldest city, has now become its favourite tourist destination. With a wide choice of historical sights, long stretches of white sand beaches, excellent year-round scuba and water sport activities, diverse dining options, exciting nightlife, and, of course, the famous warm hospitality, it’s no surprise that visitor numbers, new hotels, and tourist attractions are on the rise.
Facts
Population: |
Cebu City: 964,169 Cebu Province: 3.3 million |
Currency: |
Philippine peso (PHP or ₱) |
Search Accommodation: |
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Emergency numbers: |
911 |
Newspapers: |
The Cebu Daily News: cebudailynews.inquirer.net Philippine Daily Inquirer: www.inquirer.net The Manila Times: www.manilatimes.net The Philippine Star: www.philstar.com Daily Tribune: tribune.net.ph |
Website: |
www.cebucity.gov.ph |
Opening hours: |
Shops usually open from 10am to 8pm, but shopping malls close at 9pm or 10pm. Smaller shops close for lunch between noon and 2pm. There are many 24-hour convenience stores and drugstores. Malls are open on Sundays and public holidays. |
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