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 is a seaside metropolis blessed with a rich
historical legacy and significance. Cebu boasts of being the only city  with the perfect blend of a business center and a
tourist hub in the Philippines. It's world-class resorts, historical landmarks
and the accessibility of modern facilities all contribute to making the
tourist industry a major dollar earner in the province.
Landmarks commemorating the birth of
Philippine  Christianity is evident to the old churches
around the city. Chinese traces are also visible with the existence of the
magnificent Taoist Temple.
Colon, the oldest street in the
country, weaves through downtown Cebu centuries after Miguel Lopez de
Legaspi built it. Fort San Pedro, Magellan’s Cross, and the Basilica Minore
del Sto. Niņo all serve as relics and symbols of four centuries of Spanish
Administration.
 Shoppers will discover a dream world of
handicrafts, fruits and homemade snacks in Cebu’s maze of public-market
stalls. The city is likewise noted for it’s handcrafted guitars, sweet
grapes and mangoes, rare shells, and marvelous antiques.
Beach lovers, meanwhile will welcome
the first-class resorts with their white-sand beaches and facilities for
water sports.
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