15 Best Things to Do in Tabuelan, Cebu
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15 Best Things to Do in Tabuelan, Cebu

Tabuelan is in the northwestern side of the province of Cebu and used to be one of the biggest Barangay in Tuburan Cebu. But they formally called themselves Municipality of Tabuelan in the year 1953. The town of Tabuelan is in the remote area in the province and one of the youngest Municipality in Cebu.

15 Things to Do in Tabuelan, Cebu

1. Experience the Tabuelan Floating Restaurant

  • Description: Tabuelan’s very own floating restaurant only accepts reservations  (minimum of 10, maximum of 45 persons) at the moment.
  • Location: Tabuelan, Cebu
  • How to get there:
    1. Go to Cebu North Bus Terminal. If you are far from the terminal, ride a taxi or Grab.
    2. From the terminal ride a bus, mini-bus or van bound for Tuburan or Tabuelan. (Tell the bus steward to drop you off at Tabuelan Bus Terminal). Fare is about PHP 126. Travel time from Cebu North Bus Terminal is 3 hours or less.
    3. Then, charter a tricycle or habal habal (motorbike) to bring you to your desired destination.
  • Entrance Fee: The boat ride with buffet costs 500 pesos per person.
  • Operating Hours: They are open daily from 10 AM from 5 PM.

2. Swim at Maravilla Beach

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  • Description: Maravilla Shoreline is a well-known beach destination in Tabuelan due to its long stretch of white sand and numerous affordable beach resorts along the shore. It’s a happy place to be in because it is accessible and worth the trip.
  • Location: It is located in Brgy. Can-ambay, Tabuelan
  • How to get there:
    1. Go to Cebu North Bus Terminal. If you are far from the terminal, ride a taxi or Grab.
    2. From the terminal ride a bus, mini-bus or van bound for Tuburan or Tabuelan. (Tell the bus steward to drop you off at Tabuelan Bus Terminal). Fare is about PHP 126. Travel time from Cebu North Bus Terminal is 3 hours or less.
    3. Then, charter a tricycle or habal habal (motorbike) to bring you to your desired destination. Distance to travel from Tabuelan Bus Terminal to Maravilla Beach is 10km, about 25 minutes or so.
  • Entrance Fee: FREE

3. Drink the fresh goat milk at Cebu Goat Farm

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  • Description: Explore the farm with goats. Support local products by buying from Cebu Goat Farm! You can send bottles of pasteurized milk to your family and friends back home to promote the simple farm and support their small business.
  • Location: Sitio Can ambay, Barangay, Tabuelan, Lalawigan ng Cebu
  • How to get there:
    1. Go to Cebu North Bus Terminal. If you are far from the terminal, ride a taxi or Grab.
    2. From the terminal ride a bus, mini-bus or van bound for Tuburan or Tabuelan. (Tell the bus steward to drop you off at Tabuelan Bus Terminal). Fare is about PHP 126. Travel time from Cebu North Bus Terminal is 3 hours or less.
    3. Then, charter a tricycle or habal habal (motorbike) to bring you to your desired destination. Distance to travel from Tabuelan Bus Terminal to Maravilla Beach is 10km, about 25 minutes or so.

4. Cool off at Gumbang Spring A.K.A. Bongon Spring

  • Description: Gumbang Spring is a small spring and it does feature a cave that spelunkers may want to explore. Be sure to ask permission from the local officials before you explore the cave.  The spring is also the main source of water for the mountain barangays of the town.
  • Location: Brgy. Bongon, Tabuelan-Junction Lugo Rd, Tabuelan, Cebu
  • How to get there:
    1. Go to Cebu North Bus Terminal. If you are far from the terminal, ride a taxi or Grab.
    2. From the terminal ride a bus, mini-bus or van bound for Tuburan or Tabuelan. (Tell the bus steward to drop you off at Tabuelan Bus Terminal). Fare is about PHP 126. Travel time from Cebu North Bus Terminal is 3 hours or less.
    3. Then, charter a tricycle or habal habal (motorbike) to bring you to your desired destination. Distance to travel from Tabuelan Bus Terminal to Maravilla Beach is 10km, about 25 minutes or so.

5. Chill at Kantakuyan Spring

  • Description: They have the fresh spring in Kantakuyan were Tabuelanons used to fetch water during the old days. People still go here for swimming and sometimes wash their clothes but its a clean, clear water source.
  • Location: Tabuelan, Cebu
  • How to get there:
    1. Go to Cebu North Bus Terminal. If you are far from the terminal, ride a taxi or Grab.
    2. From the terminal ride a bus, mini-bus or van bound for Tuburan or Tabuelan. (Tell the bus steward to drop you off at Tabuelan Bus Terminal). Fare is about PHP 126. Travel time from Cebu North Bus Terminal is 3 hours or less.
    3. Then, charter a tricycle or habal habal (motorbike) to bring you to your desired destination. Distance to travel from Tabuelan Bus Terminal to Maravilla Beach is 10km, about 25 minutes or so.

6. Explore Himaroto Cave

  • Description: The name is derived from the Cebuano word “baroto,” which means boat. It was named after the “baroto” since the cave looks like a small boat. The cave is located in the boundary of Barangay Kanluhaon and Barangay Kantubaon. It is around 200 to 300 meters deep.
  • Location: Tabuelan, Cebu
  • How to get there:
    1. Go to Cebu North Bus Terminal. If you are far from the terminal, ride a taxi or Grab.
    2. From the terminal ride a bus, mini-bus or van bound for Tuburan or Tabuelan. (Tell the bus steward to drop you off at Tabuelan Bus Terminal). Fare is about PHP 126. Travel time from Cebu North Bus Terminal is 3 hours or less.
    3. Then, charter a tricycle or habal habal (motorbike) to bring you to your desired destination. Distance to travel from Tabuelan Bus Terminal to Maravilla Beach is 10km, about 25 minutes or so.

7. Enjoy the sight brought to you by Owangan Falls

  • Description: This is almost the same as the secret lagoon in el nido by structure. It is hidden. The waters flowing from above are quiet behaved.
  • Location: Tabuelan, Cebu
  • How to get there:
    1. Go to Cebu North Bus Terminal. If you are far from the terminal, ride a taxi or Grab.
    2. From the terminal ride a bus, mini-bus or van bound for Tuburan or Tabuelan. (Tell the bus steward to drop you off at Tabuelan Bus Terminal). Fare is about PHP 126. Travel time from Cebu North Bus Terminal is 3 hours or less.
    3. Then, charter a tricycle or habal habal (motorbike) to bring you to your desired destination. Distance to travel from Tabuelan Bus Terminal to Maravilla Beach is 10km, about 25 minutes or so.

8. Binangkal in the Town of Tabuelan

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  • Description: The binangkal is a well-loved snack item that is typically sold by vendors outside schools and offices. They are also sold in some school canteens and ports on the island of Cebu.
  • Location: Tabuelan, Cebu
  • How to get there:
    1. Go to Cebu North Bus Terminal. If you are far from the terminal, ride a taxi or Grab.
    2. From the terminal ride a bus, mini-bus or van bound for Tuburan or Tabuelan. (Tell the bus steward to drop you off at Tabuelan Bus Terminal). Fare is about PHP 126. Travel time from Cebu North Bus Terminal is 3 hours or less.
    3. Then, charter a tricycle or habal habal (motorbike) to bring you to your desired destination. Distance to travel from Tabuelan Bus Terminal to Maravilla Beach is 10km, about 25 minutes or so.

9. Search for the Cracks at Liki or Kugtungan Cave

  • Description: Liki Cave has a large interior but can be visited only during low tide. It has a “liki” or (crack in english) in the cave’s entrance, maybe that’s why it is also called as Liki Cave.
  • Location: Brgy. Poblacion, Tabuelan, Cebu
  • How to get there:
    1. Go to Cebu North Bus Terminal. If you are far from the terminal, ride a taxi or Grab.
    2. From the terminal ride a bus, mini-bus or van bound for Tuburan or Tabuelan. (Tell the bus steward to drop you off at Tabuelan Bus Terminal). Fare is about PHP 126. Travel time from Cebu North Bus Terminal is 3 hours or less.
    3. Then, charter a tricycle or habal habal (motorbike) to bring you to your desired destination. Distance to travel from Tabuelan Bus Terminal to Maravilla Beach is 10km, about 25 minutes or so.

10. Chase the Bats Away at Sayaw Cave:

  • Description: Sayaw Cave is a cave with lots of rock formations and is heavily inhabited by bats.
  • Location: Brgy. Kanluhagan, Tabuelan, Cebu
  • How to get there:
    1. Go to Cebu North Bus Terminal. If you are far from the terminal, ride a taxi or Grab.
    2. From the terminal ride a bus, mini-bus or van bound for Tuburan or Tabuelan. (Tell the bus steward to drop you off at Tabuelan Bus Terminal). Fare is about PHP 126. Travel time from Cebu North Bus Terminal is 3 hours or less.
    3. Then, charter a tricycle or habal habal (motorbike) to bring you to your desired destination. Distance to travel from Tabuelan Bus Terminal to Maravilla Beach is 10km, about 25 minutes or so.

11. Kanaan Cave

  • Description: Kanaan Cave has been damaged by miners. There are stalactites in the cave and a scorpion was seen there.
  • Location: Tabuelan, Cebu
  • How to get there:
    1. Go to Cebu North Bus Terminal. If you are far from the terminal, ride a taxi or Grab.
    2. From the terminal ride a bus, mini-bus or van bound for Tuburan or Tabuelan. (Tell the bus steward to drop you off at Tabuelan Bus Terminal). Fare is about PHP 126. Travel time from Cebu North Bus Terminal is 3 hours or less.
    3. Then, charter a tricycle or habal habal (motorbike) to bring you to your desired destination. Distance to travel from Tabuelan Bus Terminal to Maravilla Beach is 10km, about 25 minutes or so.

12. Admire the Timbaon Cave

  • Description: Timbaon cave is a cave in tabuelan that has two entrance. It is a really big cave.
  • Location: Tabuelan, Cebu
  • How to get there:
    1. Go to Cebu North Bus Terminal. If you are far from the terminal, ride a taxi or Grab.
    2. From the terminal ride a bus, mini-bus or van bound for Tuburan or Tabuelan. (Tell the bus steward to drop you off at Tabuelan Bus Terminal). Fare is about PHP 126. Travel time from Cebu North Bus Terminal is 3 hours or less.
    3. Then, charter a tricycle or habal habal (motorbike) to bring you to your desired destination. Distance to travel from Tabuelan Bus Terminal to Maravilla Beach is 10km, about 25 minutes or so.

13. Kambangcas Cave

  • Description: Kambangcas Cave is a small cave with a big entrance. It has been damaged because of mining.
  • Location: Tabuelan, Cebu
  • How to get there:
    1. Go to Cebu North Bus Terminal. If you are far from the terminal, ride a taxi or Grab.
    2. From the terminal ride a bus, mini-bus or van bound for Tuburan or Tabuelan. (Tell the bus steward to drop you off at Tabuelan Bus Terminal). Fare is about PHP 126. Travel time from Cebu North Bus Terminal is 3 hours or less.
    3. Then, charter a tricycle or habal habal (motorbike) to bring you to your desired destination. Distance to travel from Tabuelan Bus Terminal to Maravilla Beach is 10km, about 25 minutes or so.

14. Santik Cave

  • Description: Santik Cave is a big cave with lots of stalactite and stalagmites.
  • Location: Tabuelan, Cebu
  • How to get there:
    1. Go to Cebu North Bus Terminal. If you are far from the terminal, ride a taxi or Grab.
    2. From the terminal ride a bus, mini-bus or van bound for Tuburan or Tabuelan. (Tell the bus steward to drop you off at Tabuelan Bus Terminal). Fare is about PHP 126. Travel time from Cebu North Bus Terminal is 3 hours or less.
    3. Then, charter a tricycle or habal habal (motorbike) to bring you to your desired destination. Distance to travel from Tabuelan Bus Terminal to Maravilla Beach is 10km, about 25 minutes or so.

15. Dance to Ani-Anihan Festival of Tabuelan

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  • Description: The Ani-Anihan Festival essentially celebrates the bountiful harvest the residents have each year. It features a street dancing competition that showcases one of the primary sources of livelihood of the residents of the town. It is celebrated every 24th of June, yearly.
  • Location: Tabuelan, Cebu
  • How to get there:
    1. Go to Cebu North Bus Terminal. If you are far from the terminal, ride a taxi or Grab.
    2. From the terminal ride a bus, mini-bus or van bound for Tuburan or Tabuelan. (Tell the bus steward to drop you off at Tabuelan Bus Terminal). Fare is about PHP 126. Travel time from Cebu North Bus Terminal is 3 hours or less.
    3. Then, charter a tricycle or habal habal (motorbike) to bring you to your desired destination. Distance to travel from Tabuelan Bus Terminal to Maravilla Beach is 10km, about 25 minutes or so.

Reminder: For more inquiries and to further your journey in the town of Medellin you may consider visiting their official website at www.lga.gov.ph/site/lgu/tabuelan. Please note: Fare rate and tariff rates may change in recent time.

Map to help you locate the places in Tabuelan, Cebu

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