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Mactan Island - Explore This Tropical Infamous Island Of Philippines

Mactan Island

World-class resorts, magnificent diving locations, unspoiled beaches and islets that are home to luxurious resorts in the Philippines, and distinctive Filipino culinary experiences can all be found on Mactan Island. The best activities on Mactan Island make the most of the tiny island's significant historical position. This island is an excellent destination for a vacation in a tropical paradise, with lovely beaches and lots of snorkeling and diving options, and it is located only south of Metro Cebu.

Best time to visit: Dec-To-May
Things to do: Explore Scuba Diving, Sunbathe at An Island, Go Island Hopping, Enjoy Snorkeling

HOW TO REACH MACTAN ISLAND

  • Flight - The easiest and most convenient method to go to Mactan is by flight. There are currently 21 international connections available from the Mactan-Cebu. International Airport. You won't have any trouble obtaining direct flights to Mactan if you're coming from North or Southeast Asia (for example, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, or Hong Kong.). Even long-haul flights are available to and from Dubai and Los Angeles.
  • Road - It takes one to two hours to get from Cebu City to Mactan. Here are your alternatives for getting to Mactan if you plan on including it in your schedule for Cebu. Piers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are the city of Cebu's five main passenger ports. The taxi, cab, jeepney, and myBus are all accessible via these ports.
  • Sea - Another alternative for getting to Mactan is by boat. However, keep in mind that there are no marine routes that would take you straight to Mactan island. However, some ferries will take you to Cebu, from which point you can go inland to Mactan. Regular ferry service to Cebu is provided by companies including 2Go, Oceanjet, and Weesam Express from Manila, Dumaguete, Bohol, Iloilo, Leyte, Cagayan de Oro, and Butuan.

HOW TO GET AROUND

  • Rent - You can hire a car and explore the area if you prefer some privacy. For a hassle-free adventure, you can also rent a private van with a driver or hire one with a guide.
  • Jeepney - One of the most affordable and practical forms of transportation in Mactan is taking a jeepney. Depending on where you want to go, you can choose from four different jeepney routes leaving from Parkmall.
  • Tricycles - In every barangay in Mactan, tricycles are used because they can go where jeepneys cannot. However, as long as you're not on a highway, you can hail a tricycle any place. Tricycles cannot pass by main roadways. It's important to remember that you can get around Mactan on these tricycles.

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