TABLE OF CONTENTS Map of Cebu Province i Map of Cebu City ii - iii Map of Mactan Island iv Map of Cebu v A. Overview I. Brief History................................................................... 1 - 2 II. Geography...................................................................... 3 III. Topography..................................................................... 3 IV. Climate........................................................................... 3 V. Population....................................................................... 3 VI. Dialect............................................................................. 4 VII. Political Subdivision: Cebu Province........................................................... 4 - 8 Cebu City ................................................................. 8 - 9 Bogo City.................................................................. 9 - 10 Carcar City............................................................... 10 - 11 Danao City................................................................ 11 - 12 Lapu-lapu City........................................................... 13 - 14 Mandaue City............................................................ 14 - 15 City of Naga............................................................. 15 Talisay City............................................................... 16 Toledo City................................................................. 16 - 17 B. Tourist Attractions I. Historical......................................................................... 18 - 20 II. Museums / Collections / Art Galleries................................... 20 - 23 III. Natural.............................................................................. 24 - 26 IV. Religious............................................................................ 27 - 28 V. Man-made......................................................................... 28 - 29 VI. Events............................................................................ 30 - 35 C. Tourist Facilities I. Accommodations: Hotels/Tourist: Inns/Apartels/Motels/Pension Houses: Cebu City,Cordova,Lapu-lapu City & Mandaue City....... 36 - 71 Argao............................................................................ 71 Barili........................................................................ 71 Bogo City..................................................................... 71 - 72 Talisay City.................................................................. 72 Toledo City................................................................... 72 TABLE OF CONTENTS Resorts: Mactan Island (Lapu-lapu City & Cordova)................. 73 - 78 Alcoy.......................................................................... 78 Alegria......................................................................... 78 Argao........................................................................... 78 - 79 Asturias.................................................................... 79 Badian............................................................................ 79 - 81 Balamban....................................................................... 81 Barili.............................................................................. 81 - 82 Bogo City..................................................................... 82 Boljoon......................................................................... 82 Carmen...................................................................... 82 - 83 Catmon.......................................................................... 83 Compostela...................................................................... 83 - 84 Daan Bantayan (Incl. Malapascua Island)...................... 84 - 88 Dalaguete.................................................................. 88 - 89 Danao City............................................................... 89 - 90 Liloan......................................................................... 90 Minglanilla..................................................................... 90 Moalboal........................................................................ 91 - 97 Oslob........................................................................... 97 Pinamungajan................................................................ 97 Poro (Camotes Island).................................................. 97 - 98 Samboan........................................................................ 98 San Fernando.............................................................. 98 - 99 San Francisco (Camotes Island).................................... 99 - 100 San Remegio................................................................100 - 102 Santa Fe (Bantayan Island)...........................................102 - 105 Santander......................................................................105 - 106 Sogod........................................................................... 106 Tabuelan..................................................................... 107 Talisay City.................................................................107 - 108 Toledo City.................................................................. 108 Tuburan....................................................................... 108 II. Transportation: By Air.........................................................................,.109 - 114 By Sea............................................................................115 - 123 By Land..........................................................................124 - 127 III. Restaurant........................................................................128 - 132 IV. Movie Theatres................................................................. 132 V. Bars & Other Evening Entertainment.................................. 133 VI. Shopping/Souvenir Shops: Shopping Centers........................................................... 134 Antique Shops & Art Shops............................................. 135 Handicrafts.....................................................................135 - 136 Guitar Shops.................................................................... 136 TABLE OF CONTENTS Recreational Facilities: Picnic Areas/Recreational Centers.................................. 137 - 139 Golf Courses................................................................. 139 - 142 Spa/Health Clubs........................................................... 142 Shooting Ranges............................................................ 143 Gyms & Sports Centers................................................. 143 Scuba Diving Establishments........................................... 143 - 145 Convention Facilities..........................................................146 - 157 Training Centers................................................................. 158 Tour Operators..................................................................158 - 164 Support Services: Television....................................................................... 164 Newspapers / Magazines................................................ 165 Tourism Oriented Agencies & Organizations.......................165 - 166 Consulates........................................................................167 - 168 Business Contacts...............................................................169 - 170 Security and Health Services..............................................170 - 172 Places of Worship (Mosques & Temples)............................ 172 OVERVIEW A flotilla of 5 ships with a crew of 237 sailed out of Seville, Spain on August 10, 1519 with Portuguese Explorer Fernando de Magallanes at the helm. In his earnest quest for the famed Spice Islands (Moluccas), the Spanish navigator traversed the Cape Verde Island of Brazil in the course of his two-year long and arduous voyage. His patience and determination paid off on March 16, 1521 when land was first sighted by his men. The day after, Magellan learned that he committed an error in latitudinal calculations since he wound up in an obscure island named Homonhon, some 10 degrees too far northwards. Upon further exploration, it turned out that Magellan and his men discovered not only one but several island groups - an archipelago. The Philippine Archipelago March 29, 1521 marked Magellan’s discovery of Limasawa island in Leyte where the first Christian mass was held. The rustic comforts of Limasawa provided the long overdue respite for the weary voyagers with the help of Magellan’s loyal Malay slave, Enrique de Malacca. As Magellan’s interpreter, he was responsible for introducing the sailors to the locals. Food was aplenty and the voyagers were rejuvenated after a week of badly needed rest. Replenishment of the ships’ supplies proved to be easy as the mariners got their supplies from three big islands: Coulon (Leyte), Pooson (Camotes) and Zubu (Cebu). Magellan and his crew sought the graces and assistance of King Limasawa in the procurement of their supplies. The Portuguese navigator and his men first set foot in Cebu on April 7, 1521 where their vessel was moored at the port of Cebu. Antonio Pigafetta, Magellan’s chronicler described the sights and nuances of early Cebuano culture: “The houses were built with logs and had ladders made of wood and were roofed with nipa. Many sailing vessels from Siam (Thailand), China and Arabia were docked at