Buaya Travel Guide
Lapu-Lapu
Popular places to visit
Jpark Island Waterpark
Bring the children to Jpark Island Waterpark and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Lapu-Lapu.
Cebu Yacht Club
Enjoy the view of the Cebu skyline and watch ships light up the water at night from this sailing club.
Mactan Marina Mall
During your visit to Lapu-Lapu, you can enjoy retail therapy at Mactan Marina Mall. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Mactan Export Processing Zone
Mactan Export Processing Zone is just one of the places to see in Lapu-Lapu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Magellan Monument
Visit this outdoor complex of statues to learn about the battle between two heroes of the Philippines with contrasting backgrounds.
Mactan Shrine
Explore the great outdoors at Mactan Shrine, a lovely green space in Lapu-Lapu.
Things to do
Scuba Diving Adventure Moalboal Sardine Run and Pescador Island
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks Swimming & Kawasan Canyoneering
Cebu Highlands Tour (Tops,Taoist temple, Leah and sirao garden)
Cebu Half-Day Tour Scenic Gardens & Historic Landmarks
Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)
Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour
Top hotels in Buaya
Fili Hotel Cebu
"Room was clean, staff were helpful and breakfast buffet was great!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
"Clean and well maintained room, a lot of fun things to do , also Thank you Nina for arranging a suprise wedding anniversary set up for us. Appreciate your effort! We will come back soon! Thanks much!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
"1.FRANDA ILUSTRISIMO(security supervisor),she give us a very rude behavior,refuses to provide a solution when we I asked an IR about the vehicular incident that happened!she didn't to ask if my child is ok inside the car. Instead shes asking me "with a rude voice"for my DR,OR and CR! 2.THERESA(receptionist ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa
"All Staff were exceptional 5× The property is however can be 3-4☆ at best but is TRY-ing hard. Ground and rooms are vrry clean 5☆. The 50meter wide Beach 1☆ access needs daily maintenance. Food mediocre 3☆. Some fees are not necessary (lost towel fee 25$- really?) Complimentary game room not really ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
bai Hotel Cebu
"Best hotel Ive stayed at in Cebu! Largest breakfast buffet I’ve ever seen. A little in the pricier side, but the quality is second to none."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Seda Central Bloc Cebu City
"It’s close to the Mall."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Buaya
Bankal
While there might not be top attractions in Bankal, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mactan Marina Mall and Jpark Island Waterpark.
Ibo
If you're spending some time in Ibo, Cebu Yacht Club and Mactan Marina Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Mactan
If you're spending some time in Mactan, Magellan Monument and Mactan Shrine are top sights worth seeing.
Pajak
While Pajak may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan and Jpark Island Waterpark.
Pusok
While Pusok may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mactan Marina Mall and Lapu-Lapu City Hall.
Maribago
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Maribago and surrounding area, you can visit Jpark Island Waterpark and Magellan Monument.
