Welcome to Central Visayas Region

ABOUT SEE & DO EAT & DRINK STAY FESTIVALS NEARBY

ABOUT

Numerically designated as Region VII, Central Visayas consists four provinces and three highly urbanized cities. Cebu City, the largest city in the region is the regional center.

Location

Best Time to Visit

For the best combination of agreeable temperatures of around 27° C (80° F) and as little rain as possible, the best time to visit this region is between February and March. The first months of dry season can still be rainy, while the last months are usually pretty hot and humid.

Fast Facts

Area: 15,885.97 km² (6133.6 mi²)

Population: 6,256,200

Density: 455/km²

Regional Center: Cebu City

Languages: Cebuano; Boholano; Porohanon; Bantayanon; Filipino; English

Provinces:

REGION 7 – Central Visayas

PROVINCE	LAND AREA KM2	POPULATION
Bohol	4,820.95	1,394,400
Cebu	5,342.0	3,325,400
Negros Oriental	5,385.53	1,433,000
Siquijor	337.49	103,400
Total	15,885.97	6,256,200

Cities: (16) Bais; Bayawan; Bogo; Canlaon; Carcar; Cebu City; Danao; Dumaguete; Guihulngan; Lapu-Lapu; Mandaue; Naga; Tagbilaran; Talisay; Tanjay; Toledo

Barangays: 3,003

Major Industries:

• Crops (Palay, Corn, Banana, Coconut, Sugarcane, Sweet Potato)
• Food Processing
• Tourism
• Milling
• Aqua Culture
• Minerals (Gold, Silver, Copper, Manganese)

Getting Here

The best way to get to Central Visayas depends on where you’re traveling from and your budget.

The fastest and most convenient method of travel a far distance in the Philippines is most often by plane, however in some cases, traveling by sea or land may be a better option and more cost-effective.

Use the following online service to determine the various transportation options available to you based on your point of departure and your destination.

Getting Around

The following are the modes of transportation available in this region. 

Suggested Budget

Use the chart below to get an idea of how much to budget daily.  Actual amounts will depend on YOUR travel style. Keep in mind these are daily averages … some days you’ll spend more, some days you’ll spend less. Prices are in USD.

SEE & DO 

• Abatan River Cruise and Firely Watching
• Aloguinsan’s Bajo River
• Anda
• Apo Island
• Bantayan Island
• Bilar Manmade Forest
• Cambughay Falls
• Camotes Island
• Cantabon Cave
• Canyoneering in Southern Cebu
• Casa Gorordo
• Casaroro Falls
• Church of St. Francis of Assisi
• Danao Adventure Park
• Fort San Pedro
• Heritage of Cebu Monument
• Kawasan Falls
• Lake Balanan
• Lake Balinsaysayao
• Lapu-Lapu Monument
• Loboc River Cruise
• Magellan’s Cross
• Malapascua Island
• Mt. Kanlaon
• Olango Channel
• Olango Island
• Pescador Island’s Sardine Run
• Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary
• Red Rock Resort and Pulangbato Falls
• Salagdoong Beach
• San Isidro Labrador Church and Convent
• Siliman University Ethno Anthro Museum
• Sumilon Island
• Thresher Shark
• Tulapos Marin Sanctuary
• Yap-San Diego House

EAT & DRINK

• Bohol Bee Farm Ice cream (Bohol)
• Budbod (Negros Oriental)
• Chichaworm (Bohol)
• Chicken inato (Negros Oriental)
• Dried fish (Cebu)
• Dried mango (Cebu)
• Kalamay (Bohol)
• Lechon (Cebu)
• Otap (Cebu)
• Peanut Kisses (Bohol)
• Puso (Cebu)
• Puto maya (Negros Oriental)
• Rizal Boulevard’s tempura (Negros Oriental)
• Saang (Siquijor)
• Sans Rival (Negros Oriental)
• Silvanas (Negros Oriental)
• Siquijor-style beef burger (Siquijor)
• Sizzling crocodile steak (Siquijor)
• Tuslob-buwa (Cebu)

WHERE TO STAY

Where to Stay in Central Visayas Region

Use the following online resources to determine the best place for YOU to stay when visiting the Central Visayas region.

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EVENTS & FESTIVALS

• Araw ng Siquijor
• Hudyaka Festival
• Sandugo Festival
• Sandurot Festival
• Sinulog Festival
• Tawo-Tawo Festival

WHAT’S NEARBY

• Bicol Region
• Caraga Region
• Eastern Visayas Region
• Western Visayas Region

READ MORE: 17 Regions of the Philippines (with map)

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