Mactan Travel Guide

Lapu-Lapu

two Mactan Bridges with reflections in Water, night shoot, long expose

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A historical monument with a tall obelisk, surrounded by a white fence and palm trees.

Magellan Monument

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Visit this outdoor complex of statues to learn about the battle between two heroes of the Philippines with contrasting backgrounds.
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Things to do

Cebu: Cebu City and Mactan Island Tour

Joiners Tour: Cebu City and Mactan Island Tour

Rp1.339.575
per adult
Joiners Tour: Cebu City and Mactan Island Tour
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks Swimming & Kawasan Canyoneering

Rp2.172.126
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks Swimming & Kawasan Canyoneering
Scuba Diving Adventure Moalboal Sardine Run and Pescador Island

Scuba Diving Adventure Moalboal Sardine Run and Pescador Island

Rp1.339.575
per adult
Scuba Diving Adventure Moalboal Sardine Run and Pescador Island
Whale Shark Snorkeling, Kawasan Falls, Sardines Run from Cebu

Whale Shark Snorkeling, Kawasan Falls, Sardines Run from Cebu

Rp2.308.150
per adult
Whale Shark Snorkeling, Kawasan Falls, Sardines Run from Cebu
Fort San Pedro

Cebu City Heritage Tour with Lunch Half Day

Rp1.393.158
per adult
Cebu City Heritage Tour with Lunch Half Day
Cebu Half-Day Tour Scenic Gardens & Historic Landmarks

Cebu Half-Day Tour Scenic Gardens & Historic Landmarks

Rp801.792
per adult
Cebu Half-Day Tour Scenic Gardens & Historic Landmarks
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Where to stay in Mactan

Find the best Mactan areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A marina with numerous boats docked, a clear blue sky, and a coastal landscape with trees and a small island.
Photo by chixx_sy
Open Photo by chixx_sy

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.

A beach with transparent dome structures, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
Photo by Aleen
Open Photo by Aleen

Punta Engaño

Though Punta Engaño may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mactan Shrine and Magellan Monument.

A parasail with a colorful canopy over water, with a sunset in the background.
Photo by Jinyoung Jeong
Open Photo by Jinyoung Jeong

Basak

While visiting Basak, you might make a stop by sights like Mactan Town Center and Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan.

A beach with palm trees and a pool area at sunset.
Photo by Rachel N. Mullin
Open Photo by Rachel N. Mullin

Marigondon

While Marigondon 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.

Aerial view of the iconic Marcelo Fernan Bridge stretches across the Mactan Channel as the sun sets, casting a golden glow on the water, Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines.

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 Cebu Yacht Club.

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