Zapatera Travel Guide
Cebu City
Popular places to visit
Ayala Center
Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.
SM Seaside City Cebu
During your visit to Cebu City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at SM Seaside City Cebu. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Waterfront Cebu City Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Waterfront Cebu City Casino during your travels in Cebu City? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Colon Street
Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.
Magellan's Cross
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.
Mango Square
During your trip to Cebu City, you can do some window-shopping at Mango Square. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Cebu: Bohol Chocolate Hills Tour with Ferry Transfer
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch
Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Scuba Diving Adventure Moalboal Sardine Run and Pescador Island
Top hotels in Zapatera
Fili Hotel Cebu
The staff are very friendly.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Excellent
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa
Staff was wonderful hotel was nice and relaxing restaurants where just okay.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
Good
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
bai Hotel Cebu
Excellent, highly recommend. Staff and accommodations are outstanding. I would be interested in how their trailing program for staff works because the service is so good.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Probably the best service and hospitality we’ve experienced at any property. From the guest service team at reception to the pool & beach attendants, all dining venues, recreation (sunrise yoga, badminton & archery), spa (foot massages on the beach), and housekeeping, service was very attentive, ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zapatera
Lorega
Lorega might not have many top sights, but Cebu Business Park and Yap Sandiego Ancestral House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Santa Cruz
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.
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.
Tejero
While visiting Tejero, you might make a stop by sights like Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum.
Camputhaw
If you're spending some time in Camputhaw, Cebu Business Park and Mango Square are top sights worth seeing.
