Poblacion Travel Guide
Lapu-Lapu
Popular places to visit
Our Lady of the Rule Church
Learn about the cultural and religious significance of this intriguing church that overlooks a spacious plaza and a public market.
Jpark Island Waterpark
Bring the children to Jpark Island Waterpark and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Lapu-Lapu.
Cebu Yacht Club
Enjoy the view of the Cebu skyline and watch ships light up the water at night from this sailing club.
Mactan Marina Mall
During your visit to Lapu-Lapu, you can enjoy retail therapy at Mactan Marina Mall. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Magellan Monument
Visit this outdoor complex of statues to learn about the battle between two heroes of the Philippines with contrasting backgrounds.
Mactan Export Processing Zone
Mactan Export Processing Zone is just one of the places to see in Lapu-Lapu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks Swimming & Kawasan Canyoneering
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Moalboal with Canyoneering Tour (Shared Tour)
Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour with Ziplining & Lunch
Beginner Scuba Diving Adventure Moalboal and Pescador Island
Top hotels in Poblacion
Fili Hotel Cebu
"This was the second time I stayed at the hotel and they did not disappoint me. The hotel property and staff are top notch. The breakfast buffet was delicious. This will be my go to place whenever I am in Cebu. Salamat again Fili!!!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
"Beautiful place"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa
"All Staff were exceptional 5× The property is however can be 3-4☆ at best but is TRY-ing hard. Ground and rooms are vrry clean 5☆. The 50meter wide Beach 1☆ access needs daily maintenance. Food mediocre 3☆. Some fees are not necessary (lost towel fee 25$- really?) Complimentary game room not really ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
"We stayed only one night in this hotel but we had a wonderful experience. Clean hotel and amazing staff. Good breakfast buffet."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
bai Hotel Cebu
"The hotel is outdated. The carpet in the lobby smells bad"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Seda Central Bloc Cebu City
"Our stay at Sedu was incredible. The property was well maintained and the staff were so nice."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Poblacion
Pajo
While visiting Pajo, you might make a stop by sights like Gaisano Island Mall Mactan and Lapu-Lapu City Hall.
Looc
While Looc may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like SM City Cebu and Pier 4 Cebu Port.
Gun-ob
While Gun-ob may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mactan Town Center and Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan.
Canjulao
Though Canjulao may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pier 4 Cebu Port and SM City Cebu.
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.
Basak
While visiting Basak, you might make a stop by sights like Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan and Mactan Town Center.
