Carreta Travel Guide
Cebu City
Popular places to visit
Pier 4 Cebu Port
Explore the waterfront in Cebu City with a trip to Pier 4 Cebu Port. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Ayala Center
Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.
Colon Street
Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.
Magellan's Cross
The first Catholic Filipinos were baptized on the site of this historic chapel, believed to contain the original cross planted by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.
Cebu Taoist Temple
Marvel at the intricate dragons and oriental décor and learn about Taoist rituals in this Chinese temple with a panoramic vista.
Santo Nino Church
Santo Nino Church is just one of the places to see in Cebu City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches or discover the coral reefs in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour
BEST OF CEBU:Oslob Whaleshark Encounter w Sandbar & Tumalog Falls
Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)
Top hotels in Carreta
The Reef Island Resort Mactan, Cebu
Nice & clean rooms but the water temperature fluctuates from cold to hot when taking a shower.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Incredible hotel. Lovely staff. The marine conservation efforts are outstanding.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
Clean and accessible
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
JPark Island Resort & Waterpark
Pool was cloudy. The skimmer box for thr pool is above the waterline so it doesnt filter all day. Only refill the pool to the correct level every other day.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Nice touches such as leaving a fruit platter in the room when we were unable to have breakfast from early morning activities, cakes to celebrate our anniversary, and very friendly and happy staff.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Seda Ayala Center Cebu
Seda is always one of my go to staycation places in Cebu near Shopping mall and variety of restaurants. The staff are friendly, kind, and polite. Kudos to the parking staff forgot their names but they made our parking smooth and safe during holidays. Parking guard helped me to get parking ticket ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carreta
Tejero
While visiting Tejero, you might make a stop by sights like Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum.
Mabolo
If you're spending some time in Mabolo, SM City Cebu and Carmelite Monastery are top sights worth seeing.
Hipodromo
While Hipodromo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cebu Business Park and Ayala Center.
Zapatera
While Zapatera may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mango Square and Cebu Business Park.
Luz
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Luz and surrounding area, you can visit Ayala Center and Waterfront Cebu City Casino.
San Roque
While visiting San Roque, you might make a stop by sights like Cebu Port and Colon Street.
