Central Visayas (Region VII)
Central Visayas (Region VII) consists of four provinces: (Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor) and the three main cities of Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue. The straits of Cebu and Tañon are also part of the region as well. It is bordered to the north by the Visayan Sea, west by the province of Negros Occidental in Western Visayas, south by the Bohol Sea, and east by the Camotes Sea and the island of Leyte in Eastern Visayas.
Central Visayas is one of the eight anchor tourist destinations in the country It has some magnificent beaches, waterfalls, many dive spots and, in Cebu City, historic landmarks which date back to 1521. The island of Bohol has the charming Chocolate Hills and tiny tarsiers.
The Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan was killed at the Battle of Mactan, now the city of Lapu-Lapu, by local chieftain Lapu-Lapu in the year 1521. A shrine in Cebu City was built in memory of his death centuries later.
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Bohol Province Coming soon. Popular Destinations Cities Other Bohol Province Related References What a Beauty.jpg - Melody Mara / Philippine Star …
Cebu Province This page is currently under construction. While we work on the final content, here are a few third party videos of the region. Third Party Videos Everything you will EVER need to know about Malapascua | Is it expensive? | Thresher Sharks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykFqBSCDtcA&ab_channel=AmieEverywhere This is a nice video covering Malapascua… …
Negros Oriental Province Coming soon. Popular Destinations Cities Other Negros Oriental Province Related References Twin Lake Balinsasayao.jpg - whologwhy / Flickr …
Siquijor Province Coming soon. Popular Destinations Cities Other Siquijor Province Related References Paliton Beach, Siquijor, Philippines.jpg - Wikimedia Commons …Cities
Cebu City Coming soon. How to Get There Over the river and through the woods... Other Related Content References Magellan's Cross inside close-up.jpg - Wikimedia Commons …
Dumaguete Coming soon. How to Get There Over the river and through the woods... Other Related Content References Rizal Boulevard Promenade.jpg - Wikimedia Commons …
Tagbilaran Coming soon. How to Get There Over the river and through the woods... Other Related Content References Tricycles of Tagbilaran.jpg - by Wayne S. Grazio - Flickr …Other Central Visayas Related
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