Destination Information
General Information
Area
Geographic Info
Visa
Currency
Shopping
Lapu-lapu City Attractions
Public Holidays
Transporation
Airport Information
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Mactan Island Map
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Destination Information

Known as the Queen of the South, Cebu Province is a tourism and business hub. Five cities make the province and is famous for its natural beaches, sweet mangoes, rattan and buri furniture, guitars and costume jewellery.

Area
Lapu Lapu City, where the resort is located is composed of several small islands and is connected to mainland Cebu by two bridges. The city is host to two international export processing facilities and is home to internationally-renowned resorts in the province.

Geographic Info
Cebu is located in Central Visayas, 365 miles (588 kilometres) south of Manila---the country's capital city.

Visa
Visitors with valid passports may stay 21 days without a visa. Hong Kong and Taiwan passport holders require a special permit, obtainable from Philippine embassies and consulates.

Currency
The unit of currency is the peso. 1 peso is equal to 100 centavos. Credit cards and US dollars can be used. Credit cards are accepted in major establishments.

Use the Currency Converter to check the exchange rate that corresponds to your local currency.

Shopping

Cebu offers a whole host of mall boutiques, specialty shops and traditional markets.

Shoemart City---One of the largest malls in the country and the largest in Cebu. Here, you'll find a multitude of shops ranging from optical to housewares. Imported clothing brands are also available.

The Ayala Centre---Packed with international clothing brands and conveniently located for an exciting day's shopping.

The Gaisano Country Mall---Widely known for its regular entertainment and celebrity store promotions, Gaisano caters to the young and trendy and also offers a full range of household items.

All these malls have movie houses, children's entertainment centre, supermarkets and a wide variety of food and beverage outlets.


Lapu-lapu City Attractions

• EGI Resort & Hotel and other Internationally Renowned resorts
• Battle of Mactan Shrine
• Bird Sanctuary at Olango Island
• Fish Sanctuary at Cordova
• World Class Guitar Shell Craft
• Award winning furniture making and Pearl farm


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