10 Best Things to Do in Compostela, Cebu
WHAT'S IN THIS GUIDE?
Compostela, officially the Municipality of Compostela, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 47,898 people. Compostela is within the Metro Cebu area. Wikipedia
10 Things to Do in Compostela, Cebu
1. See upclose the gigantic figure at Q Park
- Description: Q Park is a 200 hectares religious landmark in Compostela, specifically located in Barangay Buluag. It is a project of Norberto Quisumbing Jr. in partnership with Norkis Group.
- Location: 6003 Compostela, Philippines
- Operation Hours: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (Monday to Sunday)
- Entrance Fees: For inquiries please call +63 32 425 8355 & ask for Mr Jerson Tejero.
2. Relax at Gatubod Spring Resort
- Description: This spring resort has 2 main two main pools and slides. It also has a function hall which is best for gatherings.
- Location: Brgy. Basak, Compostela.
- Operation Hours: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (Monday to Sunday)
- Entrance Fees: PHP 60.00 for adults; PHP 30.00 for kids
3. Unwind at Estaca Bay Gardens Conference Resort
- Description: Formerly and popularly known as Stakili Beach Resort, the resort has 2 pools and each pools operates at two different times with overlapping times. The resort has canteen/restaurant so a corkage fee is imposed.
- Location: KM 23, Estaca, Compostela, Cebu just an hour away (more or less) from Cebu City
- Operation Hours: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (Monday to Sunday)
- Entrance Fees: PHP 30.00 on weekdays and PHP 50.00 on weekends
4. Walk at the Compostela Boardwalk Resort
- Description: An Ideal place to relax, chill, have fun, hold seminars, team building activities, company outings, family gatherings, weddings, celebrate birthdays. They have 5 air-conditioned rooms for your needs.
- Location: National Road Poblacion Compostela (Beside Mercury Drugstore)
- Contact Information: For bookings and reservations, You may contact them at 0925 5007803
- Entrance Fees: PHP 120.00 per person
5. Smell the Refreshing Air at Green Lagoon Park
- Description: Green Lagoon Park is a private resort with a swimming pool and various relaxing environment. It offers various facilities that cater to the needs of small and bigger groups. Their amenities includes swimming pool, playground for children, clinic, foodshop, conference rooms, bread shop and volleyball court.
- Location: Guimbal, Canamucan, Compostela, Cebu Province 6003, Philippines
- Entrance Fees: PHP 20.00 per adult; PHP 10.00 perchild (under 12 years old)
- Contact Information: For bookings and reservations, You may contact them at (+63) (32) 425-6008; 425-8761/ 406-6753; +63 917 635 8261
6. Visit the Rock formation at Mulao River
- Description: This has been named as Mulao River since most of those who do river trekking usually starts at Barangay Mulao; but the locals also fondly call this place as Busong-busong
- Location: Few kilometers away from the highway of Compostela, Cebu.
- Entrance Fees: free but if you need a guide, pay some fees 🙂
7. Feel Paradise at Paradise Hills Mountain Resort
- Description: Paradise resort is located at the mountain. The resort has a really huge swimming pool. This is really great for family gatherings, barakada goals vacation and or maybe an alone time.
- Location: Barangay Bulang, Compostela, Cebu
- Operating Hours: 8am – 6pm (with additional rates from 6pm – 10pm)
- Entrance Fees: PHP 120.00 per person
- COntact Information: 0926-055-5260 / 0923-043-4973
8. Witness the Queseo Festival or Kiseyo Festival
- Description: The patron saint’s Feast is held in the month of July annually. They call it “Kiseyo (Cheese) Festival” showcasing the pride of Compostela – their dairy products — as well as honoring St. James the Apostle.
- Location: Compostela, Cebu
- Festival Held: Every July 25th
9. Eat Queseo Delicacy
- Description: The queso or queseo is a type of cheese made from fresh carabao’s milk. It is produced in a number of places in the country, and one of these places is the Municipality of Compostela
- Location: Compostela, Cebu
- Where to Buy: These eateries are typically located close to or at the public market itself.
10. St. James the Apostle Parish (Sr. Santiago de Apostol)
- Description: For religious persons, this parish will be a holy grail for you. The St. James the Apostle Parish (Sr. Santiago de Apostol) is the oldest structure standing in Compostela.
- Location: Compostela, Cebu
- Operating Hours: 8am – 6pm
- Entrance Fees: Free
IMPORTANT NOTE: The rates, contact details and other information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without Shellwanders’ notice. Should you know the updated information, please message me on Facebook.
MAP TO LOCATE THE PLACES PROPERLY
REMINDERS, TIPS AND NOTES
1.Study Your Location
Every location is unique and so are the rules while trekking on it. Carry a map with you all the time so that you know exactly where you are so that you can find your way back.
2.Medical Kit
Stuff your bag with all the necessary medicines and medical tools.
3.Emergency Contacts
Remember “Prevention is better than cure.” This is just a precautionary step. I genuinely do not want to see you in any trouble at all
4.Please Inform
“Leaving a simple text to your family or trusted friends.” If something unfortunate happens, your loved one’s will find you.
5.Plenty Of Essentials
Carry at least 3 liters of water and plenty of nutrition bars. They are light and filling till the time you find any other source.
Have you ever been to the places I’ve listed above? Go and try them yourself!
Always remember to “Develop your One Days to Day Ones!“
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