The Philippines can get very hot! When we are in Cebu and we want to cool off, we sometimes head…read moreup to Tops Lookout. It has changed over the years. The last time we were there was February 2024. It was super busy the day we went, but we eventually found parking. There was an entrance fee of 100 Philippine Pesos per person. The equivalent of about $2 USD. A fair price. I'm guessing it goes towards all the construction and renovation that they were doing to the place at that time. The views from Tops are still wonderful. Does not matter if you are there during the day or during the evening, you will still be treated with a magnificent view. Pictures do not do it justice. By now, construction must be finished. I believe they were working on adding restaurants and a hotel to Tops Lookout. The observation deck was also to be expanded to a 360 degree view of Cebu City! Look forward to returning in the near future! It is literally a COOL spot in Cebu!!

In our last night in Cebu City - TOPS Lookout was our final destination! It was breathtaking…read more While we weren't able to see much since we came here after dark, the view of Cebu City was the icing on our cake. It reminded me of Twin Peaks in San Francisco when all the lights are lit up, it's magical! There's a couple of places to eat here including a "Tops Cafe" where I had a delicious freshly made Americano, from a lovely and super nice Barista! There are plenty of seating area (all outdoors) around the plaza of Tops Lookout, and on the evening we drove up here, it was truly spectacular. Weather was in the high 60's F (15 Celsius), cool breeze, clear sky, and we were able to see the whole view of Cebu City. If you do make it to Cebu, make sure you come up here to get a Birdseye view of the city day or night! It is truly breathtaking! Cheers!

Whether it be climbing, riding or zip lining, CHAP has it all for you adventure seekers. CHAP was…read morethe first stop of the day and they offered many different adventure packages depending on your interests. We were told "The Rush" Bike Zipline would only take 7 minutes but they did not account for the trek up to the deck. Not going to lie, the never ending steps were torture but the views, of the chocolate hills, at the top were amazing. You are asked to sign a waiver and then briskly taken through a safety demo. The staff will then fit you with a harness, hair net and helmet. If you have personal belongings, you can store them in the key lock storage lockers before you're suited and booted. Once you're suited for zip lining, you will walk up 3 short flights of stairs to get to the lines. The experience was such a rush of adrenaline I almost forgot to look at the view! You get to go twice, to and from the starting point, on the bike. Before you finish, there is a photographer who will snap a few shots and even ask you to hold you hands out, completely letting go of the bike. Once you collect your belongings, you have the option of buying printed pictures but if you have an Android, they will upload all your pictures via their desktop USB. Total time it took for 3 people from start to finish: Just shy of 2 hours.

What a fun way to get a workout in! My friends and I got the 'Love Rush' package since we were four…read morepeople. The package includes 4 different rope courses, and either the surfer ride or the bike ride. The package also comes with a photographer with a few print-outs for free and the rest you can get from their computer if you have an Android (or bring an SD card). The cost? 2000 pesos (about $20/person). Not bad, I know. They have lockers to store your stuff. There's also a gift shop that sells cute monkey shirts; I bought one for my baby sister and she liked it! The rope course was challenging enough to get a sweat and ended in a mini zip line. You then proceed up what feels like 100 stairs to the large biplane and get geared up for your ride! Make sure you get there at a good time for good pictures!

JUST DO NOT VISIT.This is not a conservation and a total tourist trap…read more They display these precious animals in the daytime when they are nocturnal creatures. Everyone has the same photos because they place the tarsiers in the same spots. It's crowded on the VERY SHORT path. It's supposed to be silent because noise easily stresses out the tarsiers, but no one is really enforcing it and there are noisy tourists who are so disrespectful with their noise and cameras. There are no guides, and it was a disappointing experience. I'm just relieved they do not allow anyone to handle the tarsiers. There's a store full of crap souvenirs at the exit. This place is a terrible waste of your time and I regret supporting it with my tourist dollars.

Affordable pricing, lines are long, but service is quick, and the staff takes great pictures! My…read morefamily and I had the best time seeing the world's smallest primates and trying chichaworm, Bohol's local delicacy!

Whites & Greens Beach Resort…read more My family has a friend who suggested we'd stay at this beach resort. We originally had a place to stay but the friend really insisted we'd stay here because that friend knows someone can book us for 2 nights. So we gave in and said sure. My sisters and I were hesitant because of reading the reviews and it only has 3 stars. I searched pictures online and it showed just the bedrooms and I thought it wasn't that bad. We came in to the resort thinking it would be great but it honestly wasn't. Tired from our trip because after having a delayed flight and two hours later it cancelled; of course our patience were out of reach, we thought that our rooming situation was good but it turned out not to be We thought we would have a big room or two rooms to accomodate 7 people, that is a walking distance to the beach. But I don't know what happened. We did get a room but we couldn't fit all of us. So we made it work. I honestly was ready to go home. It seriously was the worst beach resort I've ever stayed in. Let me tell you our bedroom situation. In a room there are 2 beds. One has a stain and the other doesn't. Let's just say my dad slept on the floor. We got annoyed and fustrated at each other due to the situation we were stuck into and it was too late to complain to the front desk because it was already 1 am. So we just freakin dealt with it. The bed frame is freakin dusty. There are molds on the walls and bathroom curtain, molds on the ceiling and looks like it is about to collapse, ants on the bathroom wall, the toilet is just where the shower is that runs cold and slow water. Like what the heck kinda resort is this?! Taking a shower disgusted me. Looking at the dirty molded walls and toilet like what the heck. I later was just looking at the ants and following where they end up going and I think I destroyed its colony so a lot of them bursted out of the cracked walls. I was curious to know and they evacuated. Lol There was just one blanket and one (stained) towel given. We showered with no towel to dry ourselves. There's a tv with two remotes both of which its batteries died, 1 light bulb out, a small fridge, and a small table with two chairs To give a star? Sure. 1 star.. for a working Air Conditioner This resort should be shut down too, the same as they shut down Borocay Resort. It needs extra cleaning and renovation. Oh since there was no nearby parking, we had to walk 10 mins with all our luggages to the resort Beach resort? More like a freakin motel.. The wifi doesn't even freakin work! Room 10 . Right when we checked out, I think we had a refund. Room 13 - the shower doesn't work

The Minor Basilica of the Holy Infant Child of Cebu or Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu is an…read moreiconic worship and heritage symbol of the spiritual resilience of the Cebuanos (people) that dates back since the arrival of the Spanish colonizers in the 1500s. The church is characterized by the building which dates back to the 1500s or perhaps earlier and still showcases the charms and beauty of the iconic Blessed Holy Infant Jesus Statue that is revered to be the original gift to the people of Cebu. As you enter the church, the pews are still the original narrative and acacia furnitures and wooden blocks harvested from this locality and reminds us of Spain's hold to this city and nation as one of its prized colonies in the early 1400s. Cebuanos in general are kind, hospitable and respectful and the city is considered to be one of the earliest and iconic tourist spots in the Philippines. This city has all of the beauty of an old city including the Magellan's Cross and other symbolic icons that tells a story of the past and present... I attended their early mass in the morning and reverently observed that everyone was alert and participatory in the liturgical process and sacraments. The Mass was in Tagalog, the national language of the Philippines and was a beautiful experience for us to witness the beauty of the Catholic Church.

Home of the original and oldest religious relic in the Philippines [CEBU CITY Philippines]…read more We got lost a little but main entrance is on Osmeña Boulevard. We entered through security check and I was given a piece of clothing to wrap around my shorts out of respect. Dress conservatively and cover shoulders and legs above the knees. Commonly known as Santo Niño Basilica the church can be found in the same vicinity as the Magellan's Cross pavilion. Our visit was on a Tuesday and the church had a lot of visitors, weird how there were not many people that were actually inside the church but all around the surrounding area like the chapel and the hallways. Several women vendors in yellow blouse and red skirt were selling candles outside the church and will randomly approach visitors. The candles are placed inside the church, I'm not sure exactly where. Review #3346

This is a must stop when you're in this beautiful city of Cebu…read more It is what it says it is: Ferdinand Magellan of Spain planted a cross in Sugbu (now better known as Cebu) on April 1521 marking the beginning of Christianity in the Philippines. (Well... that's the short story version of it.) But keep in mind this is a replica. There's a rumor that the original has been encased to protect it from people chipping away from it believing it has miraculous powers. Others say the original has been completely destroyed. Either way, it's still a historical site to visit. And if you've come this far, might as well make a stop at the Basilica del Santo Nino which is a few feet away. This site is not open 24 hours a day. They do close the gates at 6pm. Parking can also be a challenge. Plan accordingly.

Religious Landmark [CEBU CITY Philippines]…read more A landmark not very big but is a big part of the Philippine history. The cross is housed in a small octagon-shaped pavilion which locals called the "kiosk" and is located across the Cebu City Hall. The cross is actually a replica of the original that was destroyed a long time ago and no longer exist. Brief history: Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese sailor, landed in the Island of Cebu in the Philippines in 1521. He worked for the King of Spain. Upon landing in Cebu he befriended the then chieftain of Cebu and was able to persuade the chief and his wife to accept Christianity. To celebrate this historic occasion of the spreading of the Roman Catholic faith in the Philippines Magellan planted a wooden cross on Cebu's shores and ever since then the cross has been known as Magellan's Cross. It was a quick visit because finding parking in this area is challenging so our driver just circled the block until we were done with our visit. There is no admission fee. Go anytime. Magellan's Cross is open to the public everyday from 8:00a to 6:00p. The cross stood on a pedestal with a mural in the ceiling of the chapel. There were several women vendors in yellow blouse and red skirt selling candles and will randomly approach visitors. The candles were placed on the foot of the pedestal of the cross. Review #3338

BEAUTY of a Catholic Church!! It is also known as St. James the Apostle Parish Church. I believe…read moreit was built in the year 1866. We always attend mass here whenever we visit the town of Compostela on the island of Cebu in the Philippines. A great place to worship and give thanks!!

A popular and historic church located downtown close the the more prominent and famous church santo…read morenino. During christmas it is well decorated.