Beach near Cebu City, Philippines

Cebu City Travel Guide

Philippines

Cebu City is a large urban centre in the central Philippines, with a population of 1,024,945. It sits on Cebu Island and is one of the country’s main city destinations outside Manila.

Most international and domestic visitors arrive through Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB), the airport serving the city. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Cebu City, so beach trips require looking farther afield.

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Local time

1,024,945

Population

7,029 miles away

Weather in Cebu City

Mon

34°

Tue

33°

Wed

32°

Know before you go

Pays in PHP

Plug type Type A & Type B & Type C (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +63

Tipping: Tipping is customary in the Philippines, especially for good service. While not mandatory, it's a common way to show appreciation.

Best time to visit Cebu City

Jan

29°26

Feb

29°20

Mar

30°20

Apr

32°17

May

31°24

Jun

31°28

Jul

30°25

Aug

31°26

Sep

31°26

Oct

30°28

Nov

30°27

Dec

29°26

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Cebu City

  1. Monumento a Lapu-Lapu

    monument

    3.5 km

  2. 2.4 km

  3. Bethel Temple

    christian place of worship

    4.7 km

  4. Jesus Christ Is Lord - EHM Buaya

    christian place of worship

    1.1 km

  5. Mactan Island Alliance Church

    christian place of worship

    1.1 km

  6. Rhema Church

    christian place of worship

    2.4 km

  7. Waterworld Cebu

    amusement park

    3.1 km

Getting there

Mactan-Cebu International Airport · 0 km

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