Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Ayala Center
Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.
Magellan's Cross
The first Catholic Filipinos were baptized on the site of this historic chapel, believed to contain the original cross planted by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.
Colon Street
Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.
Sirao Flower Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Sirao Flower Garden, a lovely green space in Cebu. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Cebu Taoist Temple
Marvel at the intricate dragons and oriental décor and learn about Taoist rituals in this Chinese temple with a panoramic vista.
Santo Nino Church
You can find out about the history of Cebu with a visit to Santo Nino Church. Stroll along the beaches in this relaxing area or seek out the snorkelling spots.
Activities
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch
Cebu City All Day Tour; An Unforgettable Experience of Cebu.
Cebu Whalesharks, Sumilon Island & Tumalog falls
Full Day Private Tour in Cebu Island
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz
Cogon Ramos
While Cogon Ramos isn't home to many top sights, Mango Square and Cebu Business Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sambag II
Though Sambag II may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mango Square and Colon Street.
Sambag I
When in Sambag I, you can plan a visit to Colon Street and Mango Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Zapatera
While Zapatera may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mango Square and Cebu Business Park.
Capitol Site
When in Capitol Site, you can plan a visit to Mango Square and Cebu Business Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Camputhaw
If you're spending some time in Camputhaw, Cebu Business Park and Mango Square are top sights worth seeing.
- Magellan's Cross
- Cebu Yacht Club
- Mactan Marina Mall
- Sirao Flower Garden
- Cebu Taoist Temple
- Magellan Monument
- Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
- Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan
- Mountain View Nature's Park
- Fort San Pedro
- Minor Basilica of the Holy Child
- Lapu-Lapu City Hall
- J Centre Mall
- Yap Sandiego Ancestral House
- Heritage of Cebu Monument