I know all of us are craving for adventures most especially this summer season but the problem is we don't have enough money for the travel expenses. Don't you worry girl because I feel you! That's why whenever I travel or go to an escapade, I research about the place and ask some friends who have been there, their itineraries and all. Since I am supporting myself financially (and emotionally) hahaha, I'm kinda tight with my budget, I always choose the place where I can spend less but with the best view and great experience. So I list down some places here in Cebu where you can have a sweet escape with 500 pesos budget.
FRIENDLY TIPS:
- If you're going on an adventure with your friends, chipping in for food and cottage rental can help you save a lot.
- If you're going on an adventure with your friends, chipping in for food and cottage rental can help you save a lot.
- If you're a student or a senior citizen, make sure to bring your I.D with you so that you can avail the discount.
- Bring water
- Don't forget to put on sunblock.
Located in the western part of the Cebu, Aloguinsan is known for its alluring coastlines but are not usually overwhelmed with tourists unlike the known tourist spots here in our province. According to Wikipedia, Aloguinsan is a small town and fourth income class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. By road, it is 59 kilometres (37 mi) south-west of Cebu City. Entrance fee is Php 50.00 only.
HOW TO GET THERE:
From South Bus Terminal ride a bus to Pinamungajan. The fare is Php 80.00-Php 100.00. You should go there earlier than 7:00 a.m because the bus to Pinamungajan usually boards at 7 or 7:30 a.m. And btw, tell the bus driver or the driver's aide that you're heading to Hermit's Cove and they will drop you off at Pinamungajan Public Market.
From Pinamungajan Public Market ride a habal-habal to Hermit's Cove. The fare going to Hermit's Cove is Php 50.00 and Php 50.00 going back to the Public Market.
ITINERARY
Bus (roundtrip) South bus to Pinamungajan and vice versa -------------------------------Php 120.00
From Pinamungajan Public Market to Hermit's Cove ------------------------------- Php 100.00
and vice versa
Entrance Fee -------------------------------- Php 50.00
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Transpo Total Php 270.00
For the food, I suggest that you should bring your own or chip in with your friends. In our case, we bought fried chicken in the public market for Php 15.00 each and poso for Php 2.00 each plus we chipped in for 1 gallon of mineral water for Php 60.00 and paid Php 50.00 for the table rental.
So all in all, I spent Php 370.00.
HOW TO GET THERE:
From South Bus Terminal ride a bus to Pinamungajan. The fare is Php 80.00-Php 100.00. You should go there earlier than 7:00 a.m because the bus to Pinamungajan usually boards at 7 or 7:30 a.m. Your drop off point is at Pinamungajan Public Market. Entrance fee is Php 15.00 only.
From Pinamungajan Public Market ride a habal-habal to Hidden Beach. The fare going to Hidden Beach is Php 20.00 and vice versa.
ITINERARY
Bus (round trip) Php 120.00
Habalhabal Roundtrip Php 40.00
(from Aloguinsan Market to Hidden Beach and vice versa)
Changing/Shower room fee Php 10.00
Entrance Fee Php 15.00
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Total (minus the food, water and table rental) Php 185.00
I spent around Php 250.00-300 for this trip.
3. Basdako, Moalboal
From the western shoreline, Negros Island can be seen. Moalboal is located 89 kilometres (55 mi) from Cebu City, about 2½ hours by bus. The place is probably one of the most accessible and cheapest seaside fun outside of the urban Cebu and it is famous for its white sand beach and snorkeling and diving sites. There are several cheap cottages you can choose from when you arrive there. Entrance fee is Php 10.00 only.
HOW TO GET THERE:
From South Bus Terminal ride a bus to Moalboal. The fare is Php 90.00-Php 100.00. Inform the driver or driver's aide that you are heading to Basdaku so that they can drop you off at the Public Market.
From Public Market ride a tricycle to Basdaku. The fare is about Php 20.00 to Php 25.00
ITINERARY
Bus Ride (roundtrip) ------------------------------ Php 180.00
Tricycle (roundtrip) ------------------------------ Php 50.00
Entrance Fee ------------------------------ Php 10.00
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Php 240.00
For the cottage, we rented the small cottage worth Php 300.00. And for the food I suggest you should try the chicken inasal sold near 711 in the public market area, it is one of the best chicken inasals I've ever tasted. I spent around Php 350.00 - 400.00.
The multi-colored Celosia is what makes this flower garden famous that is so Instagram-worthy and so picture perfect. This is located in Sirao, a barangay mountain in Cebu City about 17 kilometers uphill from JY Square in Lahug. Aside from visiting its famous garden, you can also enjoy trekking in this place or go on a picnic or just chill with your friends.
HOW TO GET THERE
From JY Square in Lahug, ride a habalhabal going to Sirao Peak.
Habalhabal (roundtrip) ----------------------------------- Php 160.00
Entrance Fee (Sirao Garden) ---------------------------------- Php 20.00
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Php 180.00
So I only spent around Php 180.00 for this adventure. Brought my own water and snacks J
5. Mantayupan Falls, Barili
Barili is located 61 kilometers southwest of Cebu City. It is bounded on the south by the municipality of Dumanjug; on the north by the municipality of Aloguinsan. Mantayupan Falls is located in Baranggay Campangga. It is around 4km and 10-15 minutes from the Poblacion. The road going to Mantayupan Falls is already concrete and passes through several barangays and rice fields. This place is also famous for those people who are chasing waterfalls. The entrance fee is Php 20.00 only.
HOW TO GET THERE:
From South Bus Terminal ride a bus to Bato, Barili. The fare is only Php 80.00.
From the town proper (Market area) ride a habalhabal to Mantayupan. The fare is Php 20.00
ITINERARY:
Bus roundtrip (South bus to Barili and vice versa) --------------------- Php 160.00
Habalhabal Roundtrip (Town proper to Mantayupan and vv) -------------------- Php 40.00
Entrance Fee --------------------- Php 20.00
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Php 220.00
Around Php 300.00 was the amount I spent during this trip.
6. Tingko Beach, Alcoy
Tingko Beach is a popular getaway located in Daan Lungsod in Alcoy. It is situated in a small but deep lagoon across a coral island, called Mabad-on Reef, which is completely submerged during high tide and exposed during low tide. It is separated only by a very narrow channel from the mainland. Tingko Beach is characterized as an extensive stretch of arching shoreline, about more than a mile long with white sand and crystal clear water edged with coconut palm and limestone cliffs.
HOW TO GET THERE:
From South Bus Terminal ride a bus to Alcoy. The fare is only Php 120.00. Just inform the driver's aide that you're heading to Tingko beach so that they can drop you off. It is just located by the highway so very easy to find. And the entrance fee is Php 10.00 only. We just used banig or place mat to place our food and stuff though tables and chairs were available because we want to look gypsy hahaha,
ITINERARY:
Bus ride roundtrip (South bus to Alcoy and vice versa) -------------------------------------- Php 240.00
Entrance Fee ------------------------------------- Php 10.00
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Php 250.00
Adding my transpo and food expenses, I end up spending around Php 300-350.00.
7. Temple of Leah
The Temple of Leah is like the famous Taj Mahal of India, it is a work of art built as a symbol of a man's undying love for his wife. Teodorico Adarna, the grandfather of Ellen Adarna and owner of Queensland motels, offers the construction of the huge monument to his wife Leah Villa Albino-Adarna.
Located in Roosevelt, Brgy. Busay,this Roman architecture excites the locals since there's not much such Architecture you can find in here Cebu.
This new tourist spot is the perfect attraction to those people who appreciates art. This is also a fave spot for photo shoots.
HOW TO GET THERE:
From JY Square Lahug ride a habalhabal to Temple of Leah. The fare is Php 50.00
ITINERARY
Habalhabal ride - roundtrip (JY Square to Temple of Leah and vice versa) ---------------- Php 100.00
Entrance fee ---------------- Php 50.00
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Php 150.00
I just spent Php 150.00 for my Temple of Leah adventure.
So these are the places that's in my list so far. Will add more on my next adventures.
xo,
M
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