Posted by geemiz | Posted in Byahe Pilipinas, Cebu | Posted on 06-04-2018
Tags: Travel Guide
Tabuelan is a 4th class municipality in the northwest of Cebu and 90 km away from Cebu City. It is between the towns of Tuburan, Sogod, Borbon, and San Remigio. Known for its annual triathlon event and lately the newest summer wonder in northwest Cebu. Going to Tabuelan takes 3 to 4 hours with public transportation and 2-3 hours by private car.
How to Go To Maravilla Beach Tabuelan
From Cebu City
By Bus Cebu City to Tabuelan
- Ride a bus from Cebu North Terminal. Cebu to Tabuelan bus fare is:
- Ceres AC bus is 150.00 php
- Ceres and Inday Memie non-AC bus is 100.00 php.
- Drop off at Tabuelan Terminal or Public Market. Then ride a habalhabal to Maravilla Public Beach or Maravillosa Park with a fare of 50.00 php per person. 1 habalhabal can accommodate 2 persons.
By Bus Cebu City to Tabuelan via Tuburan
- Ride a bus from Cebu North Terminal to Tuburan. Cebu City to Tuburan bus fare are:
- AC bus is 120.00 php
- Non-AC bus is 100.00 php.
- Drop at Tuburan Terminal. Then ride a habal-habal to Tabuelan. Negotiate with the driver to either drop you off at the market or directly at Maravilla Beach.
By V-hire Cebu City to Tabuelan via Tuburan
- Ride a v-hire either from the north bus terminal or Ayala Mall Cebu. North bus terminal Cebu City to Tuburan v-hire fare is 120.00php. Ayala Mall Cebu to Tabuelan v-hire is 140.00 php.
- Drop off is at Tuburan Public Market. Then ride habalhabal to Tabuelan or negotiate if you wanted to be drop off directly at Maravilla Beach.
From South of Cebu
If you are coming from the south then you have an option to go to Cebu City or go to Toledo. There are buses from Toledo to Tuburan then you can follow the Tuburan to Tabuelan route above #2.
Driving own car to Tabuelan (Road trip to Tabuelan)
There are two options when driving your own car to Tabuelan from Metro Cebu. You can either take the shorter route via Transcentral highway or the north Cebu route. You can use Google Maps or waze to help you out reach your destination but here are some landmarks for you.
- On the north Cebu route, left turn at Lugo in Sugod. The junction has signage and highly visible.
- When in Tabuelan ask passersby on where is going to barangay Maravilla or directly ask for the Maravilla Public Beach.
- When you reach Maravilla, look for the blue waiting shed and turn left. This will lead you to the barangay hall near the public beach. Easy access to Costa Blanca, Yasuda white sand beach, and the cottages for rent.
- If you go further the waiting shed, the next junction if you turn left will lead you to pension houses in front of the beach.
- Going extra 500 meters you will see the third junction, turn left and you will reach more pension houses and mini-resorts that is still in front of the public beach. Easy access to Metroland Resort, The Sunset Resort, Therrish Resort, and Sandiego Resort.
Did you know that Tabuelan is the youngest among all towns of Cebu province and previously a barangay of Tuburan, actually it is the largest barangay of Tuburan before it was separated and become its own town?
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Note from Geemiz
If you have traveled these routes just recently and found any misinformation in this article, kindly contact Geemiz through comment down below or through social media and we would gladly update the details listed here.
This article is updated on October 28, 2019.
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This is very detailed, helpful information! Looks like a beautiful beach.
I would like to go to that beach! I can imagine myself laying down the whole day without moving! It would be a dream! 🙂
The Philippines is on the list for this year and this post will come in very handy if I want to head up to Tabuelan from Cebu. I really like how you’ve marked out the different routes to get up there.
Yet another place in the Philippines which looks lovely! I was in the Philippines 2 months back but did not have a lot of time to explore around. I went to Boracay and Palawan but couldn’t visit Cebu due to lack of time but it’s on my list for the next trip – I know I am going to have a really hard time making my itinerary and picking the places to go. Will bookmark this one for reference when I start working on my itinerary for Cebu.
I’ve never heard of this place, but it sounds like a good destination, and different too! I’d like to see some more photos of the place to get a feel of what the area has to offer. Thanks for sharing the directions!
Thanks for the incredibly detailed guide! How exactly is v-hire different from the bus? They seem to be similar in price range but is v-hire maybe a private shuttle bus line?
The v-hire can accommodate up to 18 people, unlike the bus that is more.
The bus mostly stops every town but the v-hire just go straight to its destination.
Its a very detailed post, anybody who wants to go to Cebu will find this useful and easy to reach. I liked the way how you have explored various options to reach to Cebu.
Thank you, Suman. The goal is to help all traveler to reach Tabuelan from any place possible.
Thanks for sharing these all interesting thing, Frankly, there’s not much to do in Tabuelan. Just swim and enjoy the clear waters. You can also rent a motorcycle or bicycle to roam around town.
Hi .. May i ask if what time is the last trip from cebu city to tabuelan?? By bus and by vhire? Thanks.
Hi Sheena, last trip is around 6pm to 7pm.
Hi, may i ask if what is the last trip from tabuelan to cebu city
Hi! I would just like to ask if you know the schedule for the bus’ first trip to Tabuelan and last trip from Tabuelan?
Hi Cindy, let me get back to you after I will do some research. Thank you!
what is the 1st trip from cebu to tabuelan. thanks
Hello. This is updated right? Thanks for the info, big help. But may I ask, what’s the difference between the two bus ride? I mean does the via Tuburan faster? Thank you!
Hi Estrel, yes the information here is up to date as of this comment August 29, 2018. The bus will go first to Tuburan before going to Tabuelan so it would consume more time but there are more bus going via Tuburan than directly to Tabuelan.
what is the earliest schedule from northbus cebu?
Hi, may i ask if what is the last trip to tabuelan?
Is Maravilla Beach open now after the lockdown? Are the huts by the beach also open for day use rent?
Hi Phil, yes Maravilla is open for public.