Zapatera Travel Guide
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.
Colon Street
Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.
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.
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.
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.
Cebu Taoist Temple
Marvel at the intricate dragons and oriental décor and learn about Taoist rituals in this Chinese temple with a panoramic vista.
Activities
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu City All Day Tour; An Unforgettable Experience of Cebu.
Cebu Whalesharks, Sumilon Island & Tumalog falls
Full Day Private Tour in Cebu Island
Oslob Snorkeling with Whale Sharks and Tumalog Falls Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Zapatera
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.
Santa Cruz
While there might not be top attractions in Santa Cruz, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mango Square and Colon Street.
Hipodromo
While Hipodromo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cebu Business Park and Ayala Center.
Tejero
While visiting Tejero, you might make a stop by sights like Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum.
Camputhaw
If you're spending some time in Camputhaw, Cebu Business Park and Mango Square are top sights worth seeing.
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.
- Magellan's Cross
- Sirao Flower Garden
- Cebu Yacht Club
- Mactan Marina Mall
- Cebu Taoist Temple
- Magellan Monument
- Minor Basilica of the Holy Child
- J Centre Mall
- Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
- Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan
- Mountain View Nature's Park
- Fort San Pedro
- Lapu-Lapu City Hall
- Heritage of Cebu Monument
- Yap Sandiego Ancestral House