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Best things about Cebu City


I've recently visited Cebu for the nth time and since my companion was a first timer, I had tour guide duties to fulfill.  And it dawned on me that this is not my first time to be touring a newbie in Cebu.  What shocked me is that I almost end up doing the same thing.  And always, always bring home the same pasalubong.  I never go home without Cebu's tasty treats since my kids would check on their "bilins" every single one of my trips to Cebu.
Here's my Cebu pasalubong list and where to find the best of them:

1)  Cebu Lechon -  CnT lechon is still the best there is.  I've only gone to 2 of their branches, one is in front of SM Cebu, the old one and the other is along V Rama.  But I've heard that there's a branch that opened near Ayala Center, got to check that one out.
2)  Cebu Danggit and Dried Pusit - Although you can buy these popular ones anywhere in the city, Taboan market is the cheapest place where you can buy them.  If you intend to buy a lot, it really is worth the trip there.
3)  Cebu Dried Mango - I don't remember the brand but I know that what's good is the one with the yellow pack...go figure...
4)  Shamrock Otap - These are also everywhere in Cebu but you can find an outlet near the Robinsons Mall Fuente, the one in Osmena Ave.
5) Carcar Chicharon - This one's quite difficult to find in Cebu City because these are sourced from Carcar, a municipality in the province which is about 2 hours away from the city.  When I go to Cebu, my good friend who lives along Pardo gets it for me. Not sure though if she goes a long way to Carcar for it. All I know is that it's from there.


6) Titay's Rosquillos - This biscuit variant hails from Liloan, another munipality of Cebu province that's also adjacent to
Cebu City.  A good friend of mine loves this so I make it a point to buy a pack for her on the way home.
7) Cebu's famous guitars - The Lumanog and Alegre guitars are the most sought-after acoustic guitars in the country. They have them available in almost all music stores in the city but they also have stand-alone stores like the one in Lincoln St. They say that these guitars are the best there is when it comes to durability and sound.  The down side is that these are very expensive compared to the ones they sell in the streets of Cebu in the Sto Nino church area. You can chance upon an ambulant vendor selling a piece for less than P1,000.


My next trip to Cebu is coming soon since I'm visiting an OFW friend in Camella Riverfront for a project. I want to see her new house and lot that shw recently bought. 
I know for sure that I'll still be packing up at least half my list before I get back home.
See you soon Cebu!
house and lot in Cebu

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