Are you in Cebu as a family? Are you planning your trip to Cebu with your parents or kids but you currently have no idea where to start? If you are struggling with what to include in your itinerary, this article will give you tips and ideas on what to do once you arrive in the beautiful land of Cebu!
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Whether you are alone or with your family and you want to explore Cebu, this province will definitely give you the best tourist experience. While touring alone is a good thing, starting to scout with your family is a nice activity to do here as well. It’s ideal to treat your family first to something they would forever treasure. To start a happy fam bam, here’s the list of things you can do as a family in Cebu.
List Of Family Activities in Cebu
Cebu is a great place to take your family for a vacation because of its many places to visit and things to experience. Below we share some tips for your family trip itinerary.
Go to different beaches while you are in the province
- If your trip is around 3 to 4 days, you might as well want to visit different islands in Cebu such as Malapascua Island, Bantayan Island, Camotes Island, and Badian Island. You will be lucky to find an island-hopping service where boats will carry to from island to island. Some families do this in the hopes to eat their breakfast or lunch on different beaches. It’s a good strategy to spice up your vacation!
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Go to different churches in Cebu
- While some are up to physical activities, you might want to consider going to different churches in the province. It is recommended that you visit the Basilica Minore Del Santo Niño de Cebu during the Sinulog season so you can experience watching how they celebrate the event here. You can also complete the Visita Iglesia in case you’re here during the holy week.
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- Another family activity you’ll definitely enjoy is going to temples. There are popular temples such as the Temple of Leah and Taoist Temple where you can get photos of each other worth posting on social media. And as you take pictures of you, don’t forget to pay respect to the places by following the dos and don’ts once you’re there.
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Take your kids to museums
- Museums should never be taken out from the list as they make the trip more interactive. Bring your children to the famous museums in the province such as the University of San Carlos Museum, Museo Sugbo, and Casa Gorordo Museum.
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Eat Lechon Cebu together
- And for the best part, don’t leave Cebu without tasting its specialty—the Lechon Cebu! You can choose from a couple of great restaurants like House of Lechon, Zubochon, and CnT Lechon. Don’t forget to bring home if you still have relatives back home who want to try the best-tasting food you could ever find here!
Activities are fun if you’re together with your family. Don’t skip these 5 activities listed above as they will form part of your memorable Cebu trip.