Lapu Lapu

Lapu-lapu City is one of the most important cities in Cebu province. It is a city located in Central Philippines and covers a vast area under its domain. Lapu-lapu City, Cebu has a long and rich historical and cultural background. The place was initially known as Mactan and was renamed as Lapu-lapu City in 1961. The city is named after Lapu-lapu, a renowned figure in Philippine's history who defeated Ferdinand Magellan in early 16th century.

Both Lapu-lapu City and Cebu city are a part of the Visayan Islands. Lapu-lapu City is well connected to Cebu mainly via cruises and ferries that ply between the two cities in Philippines. Located to the eastern side of Cebu, the place has developed into a major tourist hub in Philippines. Tourists may opt for short excursions from Cebu City to Lapu-lapu city, which may range from one to three days. These excursions are very interesting as there are many places that can be explored in Lapu-lapu City.

Some of the most popular tourist destinations are as follows:

* Maribago Blue Waters

The sweetness of doing nothing and the satisfaction of doing everything. It is an art you can discover and perfect at Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort, a lush 5-hectare paradise of pure intimate pleasure. Here, we put thought into every detail of your stay.

* Cebu Yacht Club

Located on Mactan Island in the heart of the Philippines, Cebu Yacht Club is a full service safe harbor accommodating sail and motor craft up to 300 ft and up to 6 meter draft.

The club is an oasis of restful calm just a short walk from supermarkets and other shopping centers. Also nearby on Mactan Island are a variety of entertainment facilities, golf, SCUBA and other sports, banks, government offices, hospitals and other medical offices (including 3 hyperbaric chambers), and Cebu/Mactan International airport.

* Cebu Light Industrial Park
* Plantation Bay Resort & Spa

A breathtakingly beautiful resort, recently listed as one of the top 25 resorts in Asia by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine, is hidden away between clear blue bodies of water and tropical surroundings. The elegant guestrooms have classic and timeless designs and include mini bars, televisions, air-conditioning, and telephones. Enjoy Italian, international and Asian cuisine from the Plantation Bay Resort’s four restaurants.

* Marcelo Fernan Bridge Park

One of the best structure in Cebu is the new Mactan Bridge name by Marcelo Fernan Bridge. This new bridge has greatly help cebuano’s and tourist to travel from one island to the other Island

Down under of this bridge has a park which can be suitable for tourism to hang out or a group of friends or for family for picnic.

* Lapu-Lapu and Magellan Shrines

The Lapu-Lapu shrine is a 20-meter bronze statue in Punta Engaño, Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines, erected in honor of Datu Lapu-Lapu, a Muslim king who defeated Spanish soldiers and killed Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in the Battle of Mactan on 1521.

* Mactan Coral Golf Club
* Shangri-La's Mactan Island Resort and Spa

The Philippines’ premier five-star resort, Shangri-La's Mactan Resort and Spa Cebu is a lush garden retreat ideal for vacationers and families. This Cebu luxury resort features kid's play areas, a wide range of restaurants, and CHI, one of the largest and most luxurious spas in the region.

* Vano Beach
* Mactan Export Processing Zone