
Mactan Island is where you will actually land if you are flying from Cebu City. It is home to Mactan-Cebu International Airport which is the second busiest airport in the Philippines. Geographically located in Lapu-lapu City, it is connected to Cebu City via the Mandaue-Mactan Bridge and the newer Marcelo Fernan Bridge.
Other than the international airport, Mactan is noted for its fancy and ritzy beach resorts. However, by Philippine standards, the town itself is charmless and its beaches are less-than-average. However, if you are just staying in Metro Cebu (Cebu City, Mandaue City and Lapu-lapu City), Mactan Island will offer you the best diving and beach views.
Low Tide Scene
This Ship Ain't Sailing
Boats and Buildings of Mactan
Nowhere to Go
All in a Day's Work
A Solitary Boat Off Mactan's CoastWhile on the road in Maribago, I have spotted an interesting aquarium sign just beside a gasoline station. It is a new place and attraction called Mactan's Island Aquarium. It's relatively small and you can tour the place in just ten minutes but it is definitely a treat for kids. The place has about two dozens fish tanks featuring live sharks, stingrays, jellyfish, sea horses, corals and other fishes. Each tank is well-labeled and the staff there will answer any of your question about a particular fish in the tank. It is owned by the very hands-on Lucille Taylor who is more than eager to tell you more about the place.
Mactan Island Aquarium is located in Looc, Maribago Lapu-lapu City. You may e-mail the owner, Lucille, at mactan.aquarium@yahoo.com or better yet, you may visit their website by clicking
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