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THIS CHAPTER PRESENTS THE MAJOR TOURIST
DESTINATION AREAS OF CENTRAL VISAYAS
REGION. THE MAJOR DISCUSSIONS WILL BE ON
ACCESS, HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES,
GEOGRAPHICAL CHARACTERISTICS, MAJOR
ATTRACTIONS, GASTRONOMY, AND DISTINCTIVE
CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES OF THE REGION RELATED
TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF
TOURISM IN THE PHILIPPINES.
OBJECTIVES
AT THE END OF THE CHAPTER, STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

1. identify the different major attractions, activities, accommodations, and cultural highlights in the
provinces within the Central Visayas

2. create different tour packages that carry different types of tourism activities within the region; and

3. assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the region in terms of the 4 As of
tourism.
INTRODUCTION
 INTRODUCTIO
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The Central Visayas Region has two of the most dynamic tourism-driven in the country.
Bohol and Cebu are included in t the Top Ten list destination natur of most visited
enchanting provinces of both local and I domestic tourists. Siquijor is slowly creating noise
as an enchanting natural destination in Central Philippines. Central Visayas Region is
comprised of the province

•Bohol:
•Cebu;
•Siquijor, and
•Negros Oriental.
 Land Area No. of Towns and
FAST FACTS CAPITAL
(in hectares)
Major Industries No. of Cities
Municipalite

Agriculture,Busines
s Process
Bohol Tagbiliran City 534,200 1 47
Outsourcing (BPO),
Tourism

Agriculture (Mango
Industry),
Cebu Cebu City 482,095 BPO,Tourism 9 43
Shipbuilding,
Shipping

Trading,Livestock,
Siquijor Siquijor 33,749 Poultry,Furniture,Fi 6
shing

Sugar, Agriculture,
Negros Oriental Dumaguete 538,553 6 19
Fishing.
 Mactan-Cebu International Airport Tagbilaran City Airport
Dumaguete Airport

Cebu International Port

Tagbilaran City Tourist Pier
Larena and Siquijor Ports Dumaguete Ports

By Air: Considered as the country's second international gateway, Mactan-Cebu International Airport is the main gateway to the region from various domestic and
international destinations. Tagbilaran City Airport in Bohol is an alternative hub for domestic flights from Manila and Cagayan de Oro.

By Sea: 2GO Travel offers regular ferry trips from Manila to Cebu and vice versa. Several shipping companies offer daily trips to Tagbilaran from Cebu, Cagayan de
Oro, Dipolog, Dumaguete, and Manila. The province of Siquijor on the other hand is generally accessed through its three seaports located in Larena, Lazi, and Siquijor.
Various shipping companies offer daily trips from Dumaguete, Tagbilaran and Iligan City.

Getting Around: The cities and municipalities within the provinces are connected through a network of concrete roads. Private van and car rentals are available to move
around the region as well as public modes of transportation such as multicabs or small jeepneys, tricycles, and motorcycles to get around towns.
ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Historical, Cultural, and
Natural Attractions Built Attractions
Heritage Attractions

•Chocolate Hills
•Philippine Tarsier
•Blood Compact Memorial
Sanctuary
•Baclayon Church
• Loboc River •Hanging Bridge at Sevilla
•Clarin Ancestral House
Bohol •Abatan River
• Punta Cruz Watch Tower
•Balicasag Island •Bilar Mahogany Forest
•Bohol National Museum
•Panglao Island
•Dagohoy Marker
•Pamilacan Island
•Mag-aso Falls

•Magellan's Cross •Olango Wildlife

•Basilica Minor del Sto. Niño •Sanctuary •Taoist Temple
•Fort San Pedro •Mactan Island •Phu-Sian Temple
•Heritage of Cebu Monument •Nonoc Cave •Mandaue-Mactan Bridge •Plaza
Cebu
• Magellan Marker •Bantayan Island Independencia
•Lapulapu Monument •Malapascua Island •Fuente Osmeña Park
•University of San Carlos •Kawasan Falls •Tops
•Liloan Light House •Moalboal
 Historical, Cultural, and Heritage attraction Natural Attractions Built Attractions

•Cambuhagay Falls
•Cantabon Cave
•Church of St.Francis of Assisi •Tulapos Marine Senctuary
Sequijor •San Isidro Labrador Church •San Juan Beaches
•Cang -isok Old House •San Juan Capilay Spring Park
•Mt.Bandilaan Nature Park
•Old Balete Tree

•Casaroro Falls
•Lake Balanan
•Silliman University •Apo Island
Negros Oriental
• Dumaguete Bell Tower and Cathedral •Mabinay Caves
•White Sand Bar,Manjuyod
•Dolphin Watching Bais
 RANGE OF
ACCOMMODATION
S
 Budget Mid-Range High-End
(less than P1,500 per night) (P1,500 to P3,000 per night) (at least P3,000 per night)

•Belian Hotel •Kasagpan Resort

•Aliria Bed and Breakfast
•Metrocentre Hotel and •Convention •Alona Kew White Beach Resort
•Staylite Park Bed and Breakfast
Center •Pangalao Homes Resort and Villas
•Treats Guest House
•717 Cesar Place Hotel •Alona Tropical Beach Resort
•Water Paradise Resort
Bohol •Kew Hotel •The Peackock Garden
•Darunday Manor
•Ocean Suites Bohol Boutique Hotel •Flushing Meadows Resort
•Arabelle Suites
•Bohol Tropics Resort •Bohol Beach Club
•vest Grand Suites
•Bohol Bee Farm Hotel •Henann Beach Resort
•El Portal Inn
•Dao Diamond Hotel •Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa

•Bayfront Hotel
•Cebu Budget Hotel •Hotel Elizabeth
•Marco Polo Plaza Hotel
•Copenhagen East Residences •Crown Regency Hotel Red •Red
•Radisson Blu
•Leope Hotel Planet
•Movenpick Hotel Mactan
•Guadalupe Grove Guest House •Southpole Central Hotel
Island Cebu
•R Suites and Cafe •Harolds Hotel
•Kandaya Resort
•Pillow Hotel •The Henry Hotel
•Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and •Casino
Cebu •Pe're Aristo Guesthouse •Diamond Suites
•Mandarin Plaza Hotel
•Anthuruim Inn • Alpa City Suites
•Cebu Parklane International Hotel
•Cebu Guesthouse •Cebu Grand Hotel
•Shangri-La Mactan Reson and Spa
•G&B Hostel •Golden Prince Hotel
•Marriott Hotel Cebu
•Europa Mansionette Inn •Allure Hotel and Suites
•Plantation Bay R
•GV Hotel •Dohera Hotel
• Crimson Resort and Spa
•Heritage inn •Sotogrande Hotel and Resort
 Budget Mid-Range High-End
(less than P1,500 per night) (P1,500 to P3,000 per night) (at least P3,000 per night)

•Toris Paradise
•Islandia Beach Resort
•Gold View Beach Resort
•Isla Inn
•Blue Wave Inn
•Dastraum Guesthouse
•Adaya Cove Resort •White Villas Resort
•Casa de la Playa Beach
•Tropicasa Siquijor •Kalachuchi Beach Resort Lazi Beach
Sequijor Resort
•Nathandrei Highlands Club
•Palm Tree Guesthouse
Hotel •Lazi Beach Club
•Townview Guesthouse
•The Danish Lagoon Luxury Beach Resort
•Nathandrel Highlands
•Island Rendevoo Cottages
Hotel
•Sunporch Bed & Breakfast

•Go Hotels Dumaguete

•Antulang Beach Resort •Atlantis Dive Resort
•Hostel Tropical
• Hotel Essencia •Salaya Beach Houses
•White Chocolate Hills
•Wellbeach Dive Resort •Sea Dream Resort
Resort
•Cove Sands Beach and •Atmosphere Resorts
Negros Oriental •Hotel Nicanor
Dive Resort •Vid Homes Condo Resort
•Hotel Palwa
•La Residencia Al Mar Hotel •Bahura Resort and Spa
• Manhattan Suites Inn
•Gracey Dive Resort •Bravo Resorts
• C&L Bay View Inn
•Casa Margaritha •Sta. Monica Beach Club
•Kavs Beach Resort
 FOOD AND DELICACIES
BOHOL

•TABLEA •CALAMAY

•PEANUT KISSES
•BARQUILLOS
 •BROAS •MARUYA

•BIBINGKA •BIKO •TORTA

 CEBU •DANGGIT
•FRESH AND
DRIED
•LETCHON MANGOES

•CHORIZO DE
CEBU •MAZAREAL
•TORT •ROSQUILLO
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•BINIGNI •BIK
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PASALUBONG-CAGAYAN
VALLEY REGION
•FRESH AND DRIED MANGOES
•Lechon
•Chicharon
•Danggit
•Otap
•Broas
•Piyaya
•Peanut Kisses
•Calamay
•Malunggay Spread
•Peanut Brittle
•Banana Chips and Crackers
•Torta
•Siquijor Amulets
•Lumay (Love Potions)
•Handicrafts (keychains, baskets, bags, wallets, etc.)
•Guitars, Ukeleles, and other String Instruments
•T-shirts
 FESTIVALS AND
SPECIAL EVENTS
 Bohol
•SANDUGO FESTIVAL -(JULY) commemoration of the blood compact of Datu Sikatuna and Miguel Lopez de Legazpi;a
month-long festival that showcases
cultiral shows and agro-industrial fairs.
•PANDAYAN FESTIVAL -(FEBRUARY 27) a celebration of the anniversary of St.
Joseph the worker Parish.
•UBI FESTIVAL -(2ND week of January)to give honor to the ubi-a much reversed
root crop in Bohol.
•BOLIBONG KINGKING FESTIVAL -(MAY 23)a music and dance festival to celebrate the history,folklores,and tradition of
the Lobocanons.
•SUROY SA MUSIKERO-(DECEMBER 25 to FEBRUARY 2)a celebration where the Loboc town musician play music,such
as Kuradang and Dalaga sa Baybayon,to the host of the assigned areas and enjoy the food served for them.
•SAMBAT MASCARA Y REGATTA FESTIVAL -(EVERY FIRST SATURDAY OF DECEMBER)in honor of Loay's second
Patron Saint,St. Francis Xavier.
•SidlaKasilak - (August 30 until September 8) the festival of lights to honor the
Birhen ng Kasilak (Our Lady of Light), patroness of Loon.
• Pahinungod Festival- (May 1-10) a celebration to give thanks for an abundant harvest to the town saint, San Vicente Ferrer.
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•Sinulog Festival - (every 3rd Sunday of January) one of the most popular festivals of the Philippines in honor of Señor Sto. Niño.
•Paskuhan sa Sugbo a month-long celebration to welcome the Christmas Season.
•Kadaugan sa Mactan - (April 22-27) commemorates the historic battle between Ferdinand Magellan and
Mactan chieftain Lapu-Lapu.
•Dinagat Festival- (August 16) celebrates the livelihood and fishing culture of the town of Cordova in honor of their patron saint, Sr. San
Roque.
•Siloy Festival - (last Saturday of August) to pay tribute to Patron Saint Rose of Lima
and to promote Mag-abo Forest that shelters the endangered black shama (siloy).
•Banig Festival- (July 25) Badian's annual fiesta that showcases Cebuano culture,
tradition, delicacies, and local products.
•Mantawi Festival - (May 5) an annual eventto celebrate the rich cultural and
historical heritage of Mandaue City. festival- (3rd Sunday of April) highlights the town's popular delicacy, Tostado.
Tostado
Kawayan Festival - in honor of Saint Francis Javier, the town of Alegria celebrates its major source of livelihood, the kawayan or
bamboo.