Planning your last hurrah this summer? Why not consider family friendly destinations in Cebu?
Family-friendly Cebu Destinations
Written by Elma, Happy Pinay Mommy Contributor.
Cebu—the sixth most populous province in the Philippines—is the hub where the whole Visayas Region revolves. Tourism here continues to experience a huge boom as it draws approximately two million foreign travelers year in and year out. Some of its most notable attractions include its pristine beaches, fancy resorts, awe-inspiring diving spots, lively bars, and many others.
Putting the said factors into consideration, Cebu has become one of the most visited family tourist destinations in the country due to its wide array of kid-friendly attractions that pretty much boosted the province’s tourism industry. That being said, if you’re seriously contemplating of visiting the mentioned tourism hub with your family or loved ones, then take a detailed look at these celebrated attractions:
Cebu Safari and Adventure Park
The Cebu Safari and Adventure Park is a world-class animal facility that meet international standards. Regardless of your age, this place has everything for you to have a grand time. Established about 50 kilometers north of the city of Cebu and covering a total land area of 170 hectares, it is a welcome addition the country’s list of zoological institutions. There, you can set your sights on thousands of animals and plants from hundreds of species. Other amenities that you can enjoy while there are a hotel and a 1.2-kilometer zipline.
SkyPark
The SkyPark is located at the rooftop of SM Seaside City, a premier mall in Cebu. It is home to unique dining places and has a humungous open space that are specifically designed for fun, play, relaxation, and basically everything in between. Some of the luxuries that you can enjoy while there are the Water Play and the Recreational Area:
Water Play
Water Play, a playground that also doubles as a water park is the first of its kind in the whole province. It is the perfect hangout spot during summer when the sun is scorching hot.
Recreational Area
The SkyPark’s Recreational Area is one if a kind and can offer a level of relaxation that you just cannot experience in other malls. It overlooks the ocean, the mountains, and even the cities of Cebu and Talisay. In addition, it boasts of two huge children’s playgrounds. The best time to visit is the nighttime or late afternoon.
Play Lab (Robinson’s Galleria)
The country’s first digital playground is another hot kid attraction in Cebu. While there, kids can engage in state-of-the-art 3D graphics and futuristic visual arts that can enable them to create abstract art via movements like standing and walking around interactive videos. Some of the most notable ones are the Head Rush, Music Wall, Room Racers, Live Forest, and so on. Play Lab also is also known for having a huge kinetic sand area that children of all ages will definitely love.
Water Parks
If you want to go out for a swim, then you should make it a point to visit the Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark, which is the biggest swimming facility in Cebu. It houses three waterslides and five themed swimming pools. The Sky Water Park is another one that is located on top of J Centre Mall and it covers about 700 square meters. It has an infinity pool, water curtains, climbing net, among other facilities. Just make sure to bring appropriate swimming attire to avoid inconvenience and your “baon” as well if you want to make sure that your kids are properly nourished.
Talisay Mini Funland
The Talisay Mini Funland is the place to be if you want to spend some fun time with your friends and loved ones without breaking the bank. While there, you can enjoy rides such as a merry go-round, ferries wheel, mini karts, and the like. You can also rent a bicycle or a roller skate.
Crocolandia
Crocolandia is another tourism gem that you can visit in Talisay. Just an hour drive from the city, it is the place to be if you want to try something new during your vacation. Make sure that you do ample research regarding the directions and have mobile Internet connection for your navigation app. This is essential since there are not enough signs along the way. Also, if you don’t have your own car or you did not sign up for a travel package, you reach it by cab, jeepney, and tricycle for a relatively low price.
Papa Kit’s Marina and Fishing Lagoon
Papa Kit’s Marina and Fishing Lagoon is a little something that you should try if you want a hacienda-like retreat. There are a number of things that you can do while there and they include fishing, wake boarding, horseback riding, zip lining, jungle obstacle, wall climbing, camping, and so much more.
To add, for a minimal fee, you can trek the rest of the property with the help of local tour guides. Alternatively, you can check out the catch and cook ponds where you can rent fishing rods to catch milkfish or tilapia. You can eat your catch there or take them home. Lastly, Papa Kit’s Marina and Fishing Lagoon boasts of an 800-meter zip line that is located just above the lagoon.
Danasan Eco Park
Located an hour away from the city of Danao, the Danasan Eco Park is a 133-hectare property that became famous for its majestic forests. It is home to three of Cebu’s most beautiful caves where waterfalls gloriously run all year long. The whole place is indeed family friendly since kids and adults can safely roam around without compromising their welfare. Other activities that you can enjoy while there are trekking, wake boarding, horseback riding, and so much more.
Summing up
These are only some of the family-friendly destinations that you can include in your next Cebu trip. As you can see, the province has the perfect mix of natural wonders and modern conveniences and for this reason, it’s no brainer why should visit it with your loved ones.
Do you have other suggestions regarding family-friendly Cebu destinations? Tell us about it in the comments section.
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