Tabuelan: The Hidden Eco-Tourism Destination in Cebu
Honestly, it shocked me that during our thesis study, there are a lot of potential eco-tourism sites in the area. They have a lot to offer! The number one in our lists is Maravilla Beach as it is the longest strip beach in Tabuelan. But on your way to Maravilla, you’ll find some beach resorts near the proper town of Tabuelan. They have the fresh spring in Kantakuyan were Tabuelanons used to fetch water during the old days. People still go here for swimming and sometimes wash their clothes but its a clean, clear water. My group recommended the floating restaurant, and I’m happy to see it works out and the food is tasty. It is not as extensive as Bohol, but it’s good to experience it in Tabuelan.
There are two sites that I couldn’t wait to see it done the fresh fish pond it’s an agricultural site. It is near Barangay Pajo and the cave in Barangay Kanluhangon. My group tried to get in there, but we’re not geared up and not professional to do more heavy research about that site. I have to make sure my group is safe and can return them safely to their families. I guess, if professional people will check that area and it is more reliable now to go there compared when we used to do our research then it would be great.
Do you know that you can also choose to visit Maravilla as a day trip only?
Why choose Sun Set White Sand Beach Resort?
- The resort is relaxing because of a more extensive space and more significant area compared to the other resorts in the area.
- They have ample parking within their property.
- The only resort you can rest under the palm trees and feel the breeze of the ocean while breathing fresh air.
- Guests who will choose to book here have a broader space to look around.
- The owners of this resort continue to spread the kindness that their parents thought them. By letting other local vendors sell some goods inside their property. If you like to contribute and give livelihood to the locals in the area booking here makes you help them too.
- They also offer a tent space here. You’ll enjoy and love it here.
How much they charge?
- Cottage prices vary in size, but in general, it cost P 800 if big 1, 000
- There are two bathrooms if you poop and or pee it cost P 5.00
- For taking a shower, it will cost P 10. 00
- Parking Fee is P 20.00
- Tent Space Fee is P 100.00
How to get there?
Visitors from other Country and State were coming from the North road.
- Can travel to Cebu by plane or boat and head to North Bus Terminal.
- They can choose to ride a bus, van, rental car, or hire a grab taxi that will transport them to Maravilla.
- If they choose this route, there is a Meme bus that goes to Maravilla while the Ceres Bus or other public transportation needs to stop at the open market to catch a motorbike. For v- hire if you have more passengers, you might be able to ask the driver to drop you off to Maravilla directly, but you have to pay more than the regular fee.
- If you are renting a private car and taking the North road route, be careful the spot in Logo where you need to turn to Tabuelan or else you wouldn’t notice it and will reach Bogo. Lol, You have to turn left from there and continue to go straight until you are in Tabuelan. When you reach the crossing, you have to turn right until you reach Maravilla.
Visitors are coming from the city using Trans Central road.
- Visitors from the city who likes to visit the area or this road will make sense for them they can take Trans Central road to connect to Balamban. From Balamban you have to ask for the way going to Asturias, Tuburan, Tabuelan. I recommend getting a driver who knows the road to be safe in driving the area and take precautions.
Visitors were coming from Negros who dock in Tabuelan.
- If you have your vehicle, you can go to Maravilla from the pier. Drive straight from the dock until you pass a public market or the bus terminal. Continue to go straight until you reach a crossing. From there you have to turn left going to Maravilla continue driving until you enter the town.
- If you are taking public transportation, I’m very sure motorbike drivers would be happy to transport you to Maravilla. If not they can drop you off at the Public Market and you can hire another one.
Visitors are coming from the South.
- Can be tricky if you have to commute. But trusts me, my sister and I traveled it ourselves during high school days, and we manage to get back home. So I’m sure you will handle the same.
- You can ride a bus going to Tuburan, and from there you can ride a Bus going to Tabuelan. Ask the driver to let you go down in Tabuelan and from there ride a motorbike going to Maravilla.
- If there is no bus when you arrive in Tuburan, hire a motorbike that will transport you to Tabuelan. For sure the driver will allow to carry you to Maravilla.
Visitors are coming from Bogo, Bantayan, Malapascua, and San Remigio.
Is it possible to visit Tabuelan from here? My answer is yes. Maravilla Tabuelan is the boundary to San Remegio, and one of their mountains is the boundary between Tabuelan and Bogo. You wouldn’t have a problem visiting Maravilla as it is very near to these towns mentioned above. From the islands follow the sign to Bogo and instead of going towards the city or Sogod turn to the right side where it takes you to San Remegio keep going straight it connects to Maravilla.
Fare Prices:
- Van rental costs me about P 5, 000- P 7, 000 pesos.
- Car rental costs me around P 3, 000- P 4, 000
- If you have a family or relatives, who are kind enough to go together. It would be best if you fueled it two times, and I spent around P 3, 000 for fuel then gave my cousin P 1, 000. But take note this price we did a lot of driving around Maravilla to Tabuelan.
- Ceres aircon and non-aircon- P 113
- Meme bus- P 75
- V-hire- P 120
- Motorbike fee- P 40
Things to remember:
- If you need medicine, make sure you bring them if you need anything most people drive to Tuburan or Bogo to buy something if it’s not in Tabuelan.
- The internet is only in the proper town of Tabuelan, and the telephone signal can be hard to make sure to bring Sun Cellular, Smart and or Talk n Text. Globe networks work in the proper of Tabuelan. If not, you can always catch up free internet in their Public market.
- Leave nothing but footprints.
- Please don’t litter and leave your plastic bottles anywhere.
- Please bring trash bags to carry your plastic trash back home if it’s possible. They don’t have proper garbage disposal yet. If you enjoy and care about our environment and want to enjoy the natural resources in this area, I beg to do so.
- Have fun and please help take care of the area, so our future generation still has something to enjoy.
Disclaimer: This is a voluntary post, and it’s all based on my knowledge in the area if you have any questions, you can contact them directly.
Josy A
This sounds like a lovely area to explore. What kind of thing did you study for your thesis about Tabuelan? Did you look into eco tourism in general in the area? Or were you looking for possible future places to develop? Did you have any interesting findings?
April
We did both! The floating restaurant along the river is one of the things we suggested and the Maravilla Beach area.
Laura Pedlar
This looks like beautiful place to visit, I thinks it’s very important that it’s preserved and isn’t spoiled with too much commercial tourism. Sunset Beach looks so nice!
April
Yes, I love it like that hopefully it will continue to be the same in the next few years 🙂
Louise
The beach looks beautiful. Lovely that you got to go back to a place that holds great memories for you
April
Yes, the pictures are old and don’t do justice I need to go home and update this one in the future! The water is evident, and the white sand beach is a plus.
Nitin Singhal
Beach looks really stunning; a great place to unwind. Very comprehensive details on how to reach the Tabuelan; it is one of the important part of trip planning and when it comes to options more the merrier
April
Haha, I like the more and the merrier Nitin! I think we Asian loves to do that! Yes, I agree that planning can be hard, but if we get an excellent article that leads us to every detail, it can minimize our time.
The Holidaymaker
It’s great that they offer this option. I don’t know too much about eco-tourism and haven’t heard of Tabuelan. I love the name of Sunset beach and it looks like the perfect place to relax.
April
Yes, I’m glad you love the name.
Life Of Y
Looks like such a lovely place in Cebu! I can’t believe that I still haven’t been to The Philippines yet! Thanks for sharing, and for all the information on how to get there!
April
I hope you can visit in the future and add it in your bucket lists!
Nilakshi
Sunset beach looks lovely! It’s great you have memories with your grandfather and you get to re-live that. Great post!
April
Yes and thank you!
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