Central Visayas

An island region centered on Cebu and Bohol, with the Chocolate Hills, tarsiers and diving renowned worldwide.

Central Visayas lies in the central Philippines and is centered on the islands of Cebu and Bohol. Cebu City is one of the oldest cities in the country and preserves Magellan's Cross and the Basilica del Santo Niño. In southern Cebu, Moalboal offers the sardine run, and Malapascua Island is famous for thresher shark diving. Bohol has the Chocolate Hills, a tarsier sanctuary and the beaches of Panglao Island. The dry season runs roughly from December to May. Mactan–Cebu International Airport is the region's most important gateway, with flights and ferries to Bohol.

Destinations

• Cebu
• Bohol
• South Cebu (Moalboal & Oslob)
• Malapascua Island
• Bantayan Island

Itineraries

• Philippines Island Highlights Loop – Starting from Manila, this two-week first-timer's route connects Coron, El Nido, Bohol, and South Cebu.
• South Cebu and Bohol Classic Route – A classic combination of Cebu Old Town, Moalboal, Kawasan Falls, Oslob, and a ferry crossing to Bohol.
• Central Visayas Island Hopping Slow Route – A backpacking island-hopping route heading south from Cebu, passing through Dumaguete, Apo Island, and Siquijor to Boho…
• North Cebu Twin Islands White Sand & Diving Route – A North Cebu route combining the slow-paced white sands of Bantayan Island with thresher shark diving in Malapascua.