Everything you need to know about Argao!

Oh and by the way just in case you do not know the former Chief Justice of the country grew up in Argao. And yes I am talking about Hilario Davide. Argao is a simple yet vibrant town located in southeastern part of Cebu province and approximately 68 kilometers form Cebu city. It is one of the oldest town in the country evident by its colonial structures, old churches and houses dated way back the 15th and 16th century. In fact they just celebrated their 400 years of township. Argao is famous for their "torta" a local pastry, 'Balay sa Agta", and their free wifi access in town center. Bugasok falls and Riverstone Castle Resort are also fast-becoming tourist destination among locals.

Tourist and visitors can take advantage of lodging houses, beach resorts and hostels in Argao for as low as P450 a night. Argao is very accessible by Bus (southbus terminal) from Cebu City for only P80. From poblacion argao you can take a tricycle going to the nearest beach resorts which normally charges P7-10.

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The Old-Fashioned Colon Street

You've been to Cebu if you already crossed the oldest street in the Philippines, and yes I am talking about Colon. It was built by Spaniards during the 16th century and was named after Christopher Columbus whose name in Spanish is Cristobal Colon. Colon failed to preserved its business district reputation but successfully restored it's historical and glorious past. Feel the nostalgia and take a glimpse of its history through old buildings  and structures. Colon is at the heart of downtown area and is very accessible by local transportation.

Yay! Cebuano Budget Traveler just went mobile!

As a traveler myself I understand the need to accessible information as much as possible . So I upgrade my blog to be mobile device friendly so you wont be having problem accessing it on whatever mobile phone you are using while you are on the go. Again making your life a lot easier is what I do. Enjoy y'all!

Cebu Pacific Zero Fare!

I dont normally book promo fare but today I make an excemption and before I get to the website 'thank you' page, the humongous fuel surcharge, taxes and baggage fee keep holding my back. So thanks but no thanks!

Camotes Island Ferry/Boat Schedule

Boat Schedule from Mainland Cebu to Camotes Island (as of march 2011)

Time--Origin--Destination--Vessel

530AM--Ouano Port--Poro, Camotes--Ave Maria pumpboat
530AM--Danao Port--Consuelo, Camotes--Jomalia Shipping
630AM--Danao Port--Consuelo, Camotes--Super Shuttle Ferry
830AM--Danao Port--Consuelo, Camotes--Jomalia Shipping900AM--Pier 1(Cebu City)--Poro, Camotes--Golden Shipping Fastcraft
1030AM--Danao Port--Consuelo, Camotes--RJR pumpboat

1200NN--Danao Port--Consuelo, Camotes--Jomalia Shipping
100PM--Danao Port--Poro, Camotes--Super Shuttle Ferry
530PM--Pier 1(Cebu City)--Poro, Camotes--Golden Shipping Fastcraft
530PM--Danao Port--Consuelo, Camotes--Jomalia Shipping

Note: Consuelo Port is only 10 minutes away from the resort while Poro Port is 35-40 minutes away from the resort. It is better to take the Danao Port to Consuelo Port route.



Boat Schedule from Camotes Island to Mainland Cebu
Time--Origin--Destination--Vessel

530AM--Consuelo Port--Danao Port--Jomalia Shipping
600AM--Poro Port--Pier 1(Cebu City)--Golden shipping Fastcraft
900AM--Consuelo, Camotes--Danao Port--Jomalia Shipping
1000AM--Consuelo Port--Danao Port--Super Shuttle Ferry
1100AM--Poro Port--Ouano Wharf--Sto Nino de Cebu pumpboat
1200NN--Poro, Camotes--Pier 1, Cebu City--Golden Shipping Fastcraft
200PM--Consuelo Port--Danao Port--Jomalia Shipping
400PM--Consuelo Port--Danao Port--Jomalia Shipping
500PM--Poro Port--Danao Port--Super Shuttle Ferry

Travel duration is approximately two(2) hours.

Fare:
Jomalia--P-200.00(A/C), -P-180.00(Non A/C)Golden Shipping Fastcraft -P-560(one day advance-RT)
Sto Nino de Cebu(pumpboat) -P-180.00
Super Shuttle Ferry-P180.00

Danao Port going to Consuelo Port In Camotes Island

Source: Masamayor's Beach House and Resort

Cebu Srp Tunnel

Here are some few tips if you are riding a commuter taxi or driving your own vehicle going southbound like Talisay, Naga , Carcar etc. Take the Srp tunnel to avoid traffic and lessen your travel time. There are 3 main exit if you just want to avoid traffic and do some shortcut. If you're heading labangon, punta princesa and basak pardo, take the mambaling exit. While Inayawan exit will lead you to inayawan, pardo and lower talisay area and going to talisay city just take the talisay exit. Exit signs are visible so you can skip your map and just enjoy the ride.

Here comes Barili..

It was a sunny sunday when we decided to go up south with my workmates when we notice a sign along the way saying, 'this way to mantayupan' so we pull over and take a look. It was the unnotice Mantayupan Falls of Barili a town before Moal-boal which was our destination. Barili is a bustling municipality 61 kilometers southwest of Cebu City or just about 1hour bus ride.

The word Barili comes from the name of a local grass called balili. The municipality was founded in 1632, though the parish of Barili was established in 1614. A cross was planted bySpaniards led by Captain Juan Juarado at their arrival at 1602, and still exists today. (wikipedia)

The falls is best accessible going to the town proper where roads are paved and cemented all throughout. Public utility vehicles are also easily accessible.