Zapatera Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Ayala Center which includes a park

Ayala Center

4/5(31 reviews)

Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.

Ayala Center
Magellan's Cross

Magellan's Cross

4/5(28 reviews)

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.

Magellan's Cross
Colon Street which includes fashion

Colon Street

Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.

Colon Street
Philippines Taoist Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

Cebu Taoist Temple

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Marvel at the intricate dragons and oriental décor and learn about Taoist rituals in this Chinese temple with a panoramic vista.

Cebu Taoist Temple
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral showing religious elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral

4/5(7 reviews)

Learn the intriguing history and admire the whitewashed façade of this cathedral that is the heart of Catholic pride in Cebu.

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Sirao Flower Garden

Sirao Flower Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Sirao Flower Garden, a lovely green space in Cebu City. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Sirao Flower Garden

Activities

Group Tour of Cebu City's Historical and Cultural Sites

Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour

AU$117
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Sea Turtles

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles

AU$176
per adult
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles
Taoist Temple

Cebu City Tour

AU$58
per adult
Cebu City Tour
Picture 2 for Activity Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour

Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour

AU$139
per adult
Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour
Snorkeling in the islands of Mactan

Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch - Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan

AU$129
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch - Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan
Cebu: Beach Scuba Diving Experience with Transfer and Gear

Cebu: Beach Scuba Diving Experience

AU$70
per adult
Cebu: Beach Scuba Diving Experience
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Our pick of the best Zapatera Hotel Deals

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$290 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$290
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"The staff is excellent and helpful, and the food is high quality and quite fancy/ The only complaint about our room was lack of hot water or pressure for the shower, but everything else was comfy and great."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort

4 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu, Central Visayas
The price is AU$346 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$346
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (314 reviews)
A great place to stay but needs minor improvement
"I have stayed in Sheraton Mactan a lot of times and have enjoyed every stay but for this trip there are some things I would like to say and comment. Room - before they provided rubber slippers which was very convenient since their beach is very rocky, now they only provide the typical room slippers. ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Belmont Hotel Mactan

Belmont Hotel Mactan

4.5 out of 5
Newtown Blvd, Lapu-Lapu, Central Visayas
The price is AU$134 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$134
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Magellan Monument and Mactan Shrine ...
9/10 Wonderful! (188 reviews)
Great location and very safe!
"This was a great hotel, nice location and felt very safe!!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Belmont Hotel Mactan
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa

5 out of 5
Marigondon, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is AU$385 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$385
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The ambiance, rooms and pools are great surrounded by nature"

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort

Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is AU$219 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$219
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (688 reviews)
"Great place but need good transportation to make it perfect"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort
Radisson Blu Cebu

Radisson Blu Cebu

5 out of 5
Serging Osmena Blvd; corner Juan Luna, Cebu City, Cebu
The price is AU$140 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$140
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Very reliable staff. clean facility. Huge rooms, never run out of toiletries. Only set back is the pool without water"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Radisson Blu Cebu
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Other neighbourhoods around Zapatera

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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.

Cogon Ramos
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Santa Cruz

3/5(9 area reviews)

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.

Santa Cruz
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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.

Hipodromo
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Tejero

While visiting Tejero, you might make a stop by sights like Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum.

Tejero
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Camputhaw

If you're spending some time in Camputhaw, Cebu Business Park and Mango Square are top sights worth seeing.

Camputhaw
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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 II

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