Don't come here during the rainy season. You have been warned! But if you're in to taking photos with a moody aesthetics, then why not? It's just that coming here on a sunny day will give you one of the greatest views of Cebu.
HOW TO GET THERE:
South bus Terminal(Cebu City) to Dalaguete Town center: Get a bus that is labelled Oslob/Bato. To be sure, ask the driver which bus you have to take for Dalaguete. The ticket costs P110, depending on what bus you are riding (airconditioned or non) and the travel time is 3hrs(If you travel early in the morning). Tell the bus-ticketer to drop you off in Dalaguete Crossing/ town proper. Wait for a bus on the same road that you once dropped on, once you head back to Cebu City but the travel time will be more than 3hrs due to traffic.
To get around Dalaguete, you'll have to take motorcycle rides. You can find them anywhere and you'll mostly find them at the Crossing. See the motorcycle rates below.
South bus Terminal(Cebu City) to Dalaguete Town center: Get a bus that is labelled Oslob/Bato. To be sure, ask the driver which bus you have to take for Dalaguete. The ticket costs P110, depending on what bus you are riding (airconditioned or non) and the travel time is 3hrs(If you travel early in the morning). Tell the bus-ticketer to drop you off in Dalaguete Crossing/ town proper. Wait for a bus on the same road that you once dropped on, once you head back to Cebu City but the travel time will be more than 3hrs due to traffic.
To get around Dalaguete, you'll have to take motorcycle rides. You can find them anywhere and you'll mostly find them at the Crossing. See the motorcycle rates below.
THINGS TO DO
CLIMB THE FAMOUS OSMEÑA PEAK AND OTHER PEAKS
As stated on the motorcycle rates, the fare is P100 per person heading to Osmeña Peak from the town proper. There's an entrance of P20 per person once you get here. The guides are mostly children, but this is optional. I don't recommend hiring one for Osmeña Peak hike because there is a trail and it's so easy to get there. You can even just follow the people where they are heading and you'll get there. If you're a solo traveler, the guides are pretty useful in taking your photos. P100 sounds generous for them. You can also camp here and stay overnight, but there's a specific area for that so you better ask the people from the entrance where. Osmeña peak is not the only mountain you can climb here. Check out the Motorcycle Rates picture above to see more of the peaks you could visit. I don't recommend on coming here during the rainy season because you'll never see anything but fogs once you get at the top. Trust me, I've been there.
EAT FRESH FRUITS ON THE MOUNTAIN
As you hike your way up to the mountain, there are ladies selling fresh fruits beside the trail, so if you're up for this treat then save up your coins.
BE THE NEXT CABBAGE GIRL/MAN
I just find this iconic. I mean who knows? You might go viral! As you hike your way to Osmeña Peak, you might catch a farmer carrying one of these. You may ask the farmer for a picture, but try not to carry one unless you really are a weightlifter.
MANTALONGON PUBLIC MARKET
On your way to Osmeña Peak, you'll pass by Mantalongon Public Market. You can buy fresh vegetables here at a price lower than those sold in the city.
THE SUNFLOWER GARDEN
You'll not only find sunflowers here but they also have different kinds of flowers planted. This garden is just known for its sunflowers because it took up a big area of the garden. I came here during the dry season, so I haven't seen the other flowers bloomed except for the sunflowers. Perhaps during the wet season you'll get to see the rest. The entrance fee is P50 per person and the fare is also P50 if you came from Osmeña Peak. If you came from the Crossing/Town Proper, it'll cost you P100 per person. There might not be motorcycle drivers waiting around once you get here so it's best to ask your driver to wait for you.
KAMPAKAS DRINKING WATER SPRING
If you want to visit this place, you may ask your driver to pass by here once you return to the Town proper. There's nothing much to see here because I don't think you can go further inside that small cave. It's just filled with plastic bottles inside, disappointing . So people, please throw your garbage somewhere appropriate.
LANGKAS-OBO LINE
This place can be found on the left side of the road on your way to Mantalongon Market. You can ask your driver to make a stop here just to take a few photos because the view is awesome. Other than that, there's nothing else you can do here unless the construction is completed. I heard ziplines and tramline will be installed here.
OBONG SPRING
You can head over here to freshen up after your mountain adventures. The fare is P20 per person from the Crossing/Town proper. The entrance fee is P5. You can rent a cottage at P150-200 or rent a table for P100. There are floaters available costing P10-15 as well.
THE BEACH
If you're in to beaches, you'll find this place just a few meters away from Obong spring. You just need to follow the trail once you get inside Obong Spring and it's not really that far.
BALUERTE TOWER
Between Obong Spring and the beach, you'll find this historical site on top of the hill. It's called the baluerte tower/ watchtower. These can be found along the costal areas of Cebu.
THIS IS WHAT YOU'LL SEE IF YOU COME DURING THE RAINY SEASON
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So check the weather forecast before you come.
LEAVE NO TRACE BUT MEMORIES!