Traveler's Couch shares to you 5 Reasons why you should visit one of Cebu, Philippines' promising towns - Oslob which is known for the Whale Shark Viewing adventure, iconic structures (Oslob Church, The Ruins) and wonders of nature (Tumalog Falls).
1) Budget-friendly Destination!
Yes it is! You can explore the town of Oslob without worrying too much of the expense - visiting most of the attractions are actually (or almost) for FREE! Below are some of the rates you might consider when traveling to this town (rates are subject to change, these are just estimations as of this writing):
- Rountrip Bus Fare via Ceres Bus (Airconditioned) - USD 7 / Php 290
departing South Bus Terminal in Cebu City to Oslob Town Proper.
- Accommodation, choose from USD 16 / Php 700 to USD 35 / Php 1,500 per room per night
You can stay in "Payag ni Sebastian" having above room rates (rooms good for 2 persons only, excess will have additional USD 4.60 / Php 200 per head). It's a mid-type accommodation which offers regular room size. WHY STAY HERE? This is just situated at the town proper so most of your needs are just within reach (few walks away). PLUS, you'll have that infinity pool (refer to below photos, click to enlarge) for a good afternoon or night swimming.
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| PHOTO: Oslob Accommodation - Payag ni Sebastian's Infinity Pool |
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| PHOTO: Oslob Accommodation - Payag ni Sebastian's Infinity Pool |
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| PHOTO: Oslob Accommodation - Payag ni Sebastian's Infinity Pool |
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| PHOTO: Oslob Accommodation - Payag ni Sebastian's Infinity Pool |
- Food, ranges from USD 1.50/ Php 50 to USD 5 / Php 200 per meal
When staying in Oslob town proper, expect more of a Cebuano cuisine, known by locals as "Carinderia". The food expense would really depends on your cravings, whether more of meat or seafoods or a typical Filipino meal. USD 2.74 / Php 120 is already a good meal rate when eating in a Carinderia.
- Attractions' Fees
Below are the entrance fees or charges for the spots you can visit in Oslob (as of June 2014):
*Oslob Town Proper Attractions - FREE (Church, The Ruins, Town Plaza, Bayside)
*Tumalog Falls Entrance Fee (per person) - USD 0.50 / Php 20
*Whale Shark Watching (per person) - USD 12 / Php 500 for Local Tourist, USD 35 / Php 1500 for Foreign Tourist
*Sumilon Island Sandbar Visit (per group) - USD 35 / Php 1500 boat rental (unconfirmed)