The Sinulog Festival in Cebu is coming. You must first secure your hotel or homestay reservations because establishments are typically fully booked during this popular traditional celebration.
Where are the best areas to stay in Cebu City?
Sinulog is celebrated in Cebu City, thus it is ideal to book a place where the huge observance is celebrated.
The “best” area to stay in Cebu for Sinulog will depend on what you want to experience in the city. To help you identify the ideal areas that best suit your traveling style during Sinulog 2023, below are some guidelines.
Cebu City, despite being a metropolis, prides itself on breathtaking trails that will make you wonder if you are still in the same city.
The Budlaan to Sirao Peak trail is one of the most beautiful trails I’ve seen in Cebu City. It includes a river trek, an assault hike, several waterfalls along the way, a panoramic view of the Butuanon River, and a scenic meadow of Mt. Kan Irag.
Did I also mention that this is a beginner-friendly Cebu trail? – Yes, I’ll say it again: the Budlaan to Mt. Kan-Irag trail is a beginner-friendly trail, or, to put it another way, a trail for beginning hikers in Cebu.
Others rather prefer the northern part of Cebu in Bantayan or Camotes for the breathtaking long stretch white sand beaches and of course thresher shark diving in Malapascua. But Cebu is not just the south and the north, there is also the western part that is yet to be explored. Today, let me guide you to the beauty of northwest Cebu.
The sleeping town of Tabuelan has risen after the Maravilla Beach Resort has gone famous because of its long stretch beautiful white sand beach and crystal blue seawater. The laid back town of Tabuelan is now a favorite go-to place for families, friends, lovers, and even single soul searchers to unwind and relax.
Resorts and homestays have increased together with the town’s progress. Before, Maravilla Beach is best known for its set-up tent and even referred to as the new beach tent city of Cebu next to Moalboal. It is still true today but the resort options have improved to cater to visitors like families who preferred a more comfortable stay.
Living in a tropical country means beach whole year-round and summer even on rainy days.
Tabuelan Travel Guide
Most of you have heard about the beauty of Maravilla Public Beach in Tabuelan and I can attest that its powdery white sand beach and pristine blue water is worth the visit, BUT read on to know if the place is for you, when is the perfect time to visit Maravillosa Park or Maravilla Public Beach, where is the perfect spot to set up your tent and where to stay.
Now you know on how to go to Tabuelan, and the next question is where to stay? The good thing about Tabuelan is that you can choose from cheap to midrange accommodations. Tabuelan has midrange resorts, homestays, and pension houses. You have an option for a fan room or Air-conditioned Room. You also have the preference of whether to stay in the heart of Maravilla Public Beach Resort or nearby areas which is equally beautiful but with fewer people.
The most common accommodation is a setup tent, with different prices depending if it is still “public” or “Private” area. Pension houses and mini-resorts are also available.
Northern Cebu is not just rich with white sand beaches but also adventure parks that both kids and adult will surely enjoy. There is the biggest open zoo in the Philippines Cebu Safari Adventure Park in Carmen Cebu and now you will equally appreciate another Cebu adventure park the Danasan Eco Adventure Park.
Where is Danasan Eco Adventure Park located?
Danasan Eco Adventure Park is located in northern Cebu particularly in Danasan, Danao City. Danasan is 29km from Danao City proper and Danao City is 33km from Cebu City.
My most favorite activities in Danasan Eco Park are the speed or wheels adventure and the water activities. It is because I am afraid of heights, but guess what? I have tried most of the heights adventure in Danasan Park, and I am proud of it. Read here Danasan Eco Park: Thrilling Heights and Relaxing Nature Adventure.
I don’t drive and I don’t own any vehicle but the speed gets me going. I am a self-proclaimed made-for-speed motocross driver wannabe. The freedom to zoom on various terrain makes me alive.
What do you usually do to keep sane from the bustling city life or just to unwind from work? Personally, I go for a hike and connect with nature. Read here last month’s trek adventure, 17km Danao City Trek: Hiking the Highlands of the City of Guns. But if life seems too much to take a good heart-pounding activity that will knock all your stress is a better way. Luckily a place near where I live offers both nature and adrenaline pumping activities that will make you appreciate life even more – Danasan Eco Adventure Park.
When the husband and I decided to do a monthly hike or trek, we did not expect to do it in our own city of Danao. Personally, I was thinking of conquering trails of the southern part of Cebu and even Cebu City which has famous trail routes, but I did not know that it is more fun looking for new trail especially in your own place.
