Traveling to Oslob, Cebu

Traveling to Oslob, Cebu
Date of Visit: March 24,2014



     After my Summer of 2014  Kickoff last Feb 27- March 1 in Isla de Gigantes- Guimaras- Iloilo City Tour. Here's my continuation of my Summer to Remember getaway. Since I'm done beaching alone at Bantayan Island last 2012, i promised to myself and planned to return to my hometown province to finish my canceled Southern Cebu Itinerary last 2012 due to Typhoon Ofel (Supposed to be part of my Dumaguete-Bantayan- Cebu City Trip. Read here)

Now It's Accomplished! - My Southern Cebu Tour

 Preparation Before the Trip
-Had reservations at Chateau de Tan-awan(Homestay in Oslob for 1 Night)

Flight Details: Manila to Cebu (6:20AM-740AM); Cebu to Manila (11:45 PM ETD)
Duration of Trip: 4Days/3 Nights
Pax: 2 Persons (Me and my Officemate,Cels) 
Itinerary: Tourists Spots of Southern Cebu

Hello my Hometown Province of Cebu

Day I: Traveling to Oslob,Cebu
March 24,2014

Transportation
Taxi Ride- from Mactan City International Airport (Cebu) to South Cebu Bus Terminal - P245
Ceres Bus Ride- from Cebu City to Municipality of Oslob - P155 (Air Conditioned)
      *3-4 Hours Bus Ride/ Alighted at Brgy. Tan-awan Hall (nearest landmark Tan-awan Elementary School)

Accommodation/Where to stay in Oslob?
Checked in at Chateau de Tan-awan -P350/person/night .(Contact person: Ate Veny locally known as Daday - Updated Contact Numbers:+639063444386). Ate Veny assigned  us to a spacious room at 2nd floor.
               -Cozy,Homey,Secured,Accessible

The Rooms (There are only 4 Rooms (Non AC) at Chateau de Tan-awan/Shared Toilet Bath/Free Towel/WIFI with Fee (P50), 2 Spacious Rooms(can accommodate up to 6 persons/room) at the 2nd Floor and 2 Small Rooms(can accommodate up to 3 persons/room) at the Ground Floor). Better to have reservations first before your trip)

The Sala,Dining and Kitchen

The Sala (with the owner,Mr Hescock)

The Kitchen

The Dining (and the Fridge full of Beverages and Liquors. :-) )

 

Where to eat?
     The best place i can suggest is at Brumini Resort compound. There are random carenderias,mini restos at the area or you can ask locals for suggestions. It's just a few walk away from Chateau de Tan-awan.  

Tour (Inland Oslob Tour)
-Compose of Heritage Park and Tumalog Falls
    -Tumalog Falls (the area was closed to public during our stay. "Booo!"). Check on my 2nd visit to Oslob post last 2015..I did visit Tumalog Falls.. Mission Accomplished!
    
-Heritage Park
*How to get to these places? (Hire a Multicab or a Habal-Habal (Motorcycle)

Heritage Sites (Calle Aragones, Oslob Church, Cuartel, Park, Baluarte, Oslob Municipality and other government offices.)

Church of the Immaculate Conception (Oslob Church)

Calle Aragones

Cuartel 
This Unique Structure was built through the effort of El Gran Maestro Don Marcos Sabandal to serve as the Barracks for Spanish Armies but was halted during the arrival of Americans in 1899

The Coral Stones used for its construction came from remnants of the collapsed floor of the Church bell Tower.The walls of the Structure which measure 19 Centimeters thick still stand. The Facade built of Coral Stones features a double bow of arches. (*Info: From the Cuartel's Marker)

The Park/ Breakwater

The Baluarte and Fr Julian Bermejo's Statue

What is the Baluarte?
      The Baluarte was built in the same year as the construction of the fortress of DaangLungsod in 1788. It is one of the seven watchtowers built along the coastline of Oslob.The local people also referred this baluarte as lantawan or watchtower
     It has a hexagonal plan,massive crenelated walls,gunslits and a small entrance.It occupies an area roughly 48 square meters and with a height of about 7 meters. (Info: From the Marker)

 

Back to Lodge. Dinner. Sleep (Excited for the Long Day Tomorrow)


Itinerary/Expenses for the Day 
March 24, 2014

 300-400 am: (Taxi)- Office (Makati) - NAIA Terminal 3 (Airport) - P140
 630-750 am: (Cebu Pacific Flight-Delayed 10mins)- Manila to Cebu
 830-915 am: (Taxi) MCIAirport- South Cebu Bus Terminal -P245 + 25 Tip
 930- 130 pm: (Ceres Bus Ride)South Cebu Bus Terminal- Oslob - P155 each
 200- 300 pm: Checked in at Chateau de Tan-awan/  Lunch - P350 each / own expenses
 330- 500 pm: (Multicab) Inland Tour (Heritage Park) - P100 each
 500- 800 pm: Nap turn to Sleep
 800- 1000 pm: Dinner/ Beer(2) - own expenses / P60
1000pm - 5am: Sleep

Information/Tips (Oslob Municipality)

*If you're tired to walk and look for place where to eat,Chateau de Tan-awan also serves Short Order meals.Just ask what are their menus for the day.Chateau also sells Beverages and Liquors for reasonable prices (love love love- alcoholic..hehehe)
*There are several homestays and resorts at Brgy Tan-awan (Brumini Beds and Beach Resorts(+639184450084/+639234473163), Esther's Homestay,Chateau de Tan-awan(+639063444386),MB's Sunrise View Resort (+639065869895/+639232971176) etc...or you can ask help from Brgy Tan-wan Baranggay Hall/Tourism Office. A local named Kuya Nelson also offered his homestay for P1000 per room/night/ac with free breakfast - here's his contact numbers (+639239401294).
*If your plan is just touring Oslob which is located at the southern part of Cebu Province(Whale Shark Watching, Sumilon Island and Heritage Sites),the best and nearest entry is the Dumaguete Airport (Sibulan, Negros Oriental),the travel time is shorter compared coming from Mactan City International Airport (Cebu).
 
OOTD/Gadgets
Footwear by Native Shoes
Souvenir Shirt from Saigon,Vietnam
Shorts by Bench Clothing
NIkon D5100 DSLR Camera and Cherry Mobile Omega HD Phone
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You may also read my Summerrific 2014 at Southern Cebu
Day I: Traveling to Oslob Cebu,Where to Stay and Heritage Park
Day II: A.Whale Shark Watching in Oslob
          B. Sumilon Island in Oslob
          C. Osmena Peak in Dalaguete
Day III: Kawasan Falls in Badian-Carcar City- Simala Church in Sibonga
Day IV: Cebu City