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It is typically Summer all year round in Cebu, with a humid climate. Wet season is usually around June-December, where typhoons can be experienced. The hottest is between March-May.
The main mode of transport in Cebu are Jeepney, Buses and Taxi. The most convenient transport to get around is by taxi.
Filipinos in general are very friendly, and accommodating. Please be respectful when dealing or interacting with the locals.
Shopping is one of the to-do list when in Cebu. Whether it’s buying local-made products to foreign goods, Cebu offers a range of selections. For shopping, we recommend Ayala Center Cebu, SM City Cebu and SM Seaside malls.
We recommend using a Philippine Sim card when in the Philippines. The 2 main networks are Globe and Smart.
Check out their links here:
Most countries do not require a visa to enter the Philippines.
To check if you require a visa before arrival to Cebu, please check the Department of Foreign Affairs website here:
Cebu has a network of connecting by air and sea.
There are regular Domestic flights from Manila (1 hour flight), as well as other neighbouring cities such as Davao, Cagayan de Oro, IloIlo, Clark, and Palawan to name a few.
Cebu is also served by several international flights from Seoul (4 hour flight), Tokyo, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong (2 and a half hour flight), Taipei, Dubai, and China which has great connections from Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Check our partner site for airline bookings and connections to Cebu.
Ferry boats depart Manila to Cebu daily, and from main ports of the Visayas and Mindanao region to Cebu. You can also take a fast craft to Cebu from Bohol (2 hour journey), Dumaguete and Siquijor.
Check our partner site for Shipping and Fast craft bookings to Cebu:
Mactan Cebu International Airport is located in the island of Mactan, and takes around 30 minutes to 1 hour to get to Cebu City (depending on traffic). The easiest to get there is by taxi, although there are also buses running from SM City Cebu Mall to Mactan Airport and back.
You can also check the Mactan Cebu International Airport site here:
There are countless of accommodations in Cebu that fits every budget.
There are various hotels, pension houses, apartments, and hostels across the island and in Cebu City.
In areas where it’s close to the beach, there are different resorts to book.
You can check accommodation booking with our partner sites here:
Impress the locals with some useful words and phrases in Cebuano