Things to do in Carmen

The Ayala Center is a vast shopping complex comprising several malls in sleek, modern buildings with gardens, a cinema and entertainment venues. It is a cultural hotspot with a lagoon, a food strip and high-end stores. Spend the day acquiring gifts and souvenirs in this enormous shopping labyrinth.

The Cebu Yacht Club is a society that offers boat rental and sailing tours around the Cebu Strait and the rest of the Philippines. It has a charming marina with restaurants, shops and a stunning view of the water. Enjoy the changing hues of the sky as the sun descends beyond the horizon.

Mountain View Nature’s Park is an ideal antidote to the boisterous and fast-paced streets of Cebu City. At Mountain View Nature’s Park, paths weave around a forested hillside to a collection of family-friendly attractions. Relax amid the confines of nature and partake in adventure sports. Visit a temple built out of love and drink in the views from an observation deck.

Built in the 1970s on a hill overlooking the affluent Beverly Hills neighborhood, the Philippines Taoist Temple is a dramatic structure that offers excellent views. The region’s Chinese community constructed this Taoist temple, which is open to worshippers and sightseers. At this religious site learn about Taoism and the role of the Chinese settlers in Cebu.

The Magellan Shrine pays tribute to Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who was the first European to arrive in the Philippines. It is said to mark the spot where he died during the Battle of Mactan. Learn about this important facet of Philippines history for a deeper understanding of the local culture.