The peak is approximately 1,000 meters above sea level making it the. Climb osmena peak even if youve never climbed a mountain in your life, you will want and be able to climb osmena peak, cebus highest mountain, whose raw and rugged beauty arguably rivals the better known pastoral charms of batanes and even evokes dare i say it the fairy glen of the scottish island of skye. Top 10 best states to live in america for 2019 duration. Dec 08, 2017 going to the kawasan falls was already in my list of things to do on my trip to cebu in march 2018 but this is the first time ive heard about the osmena peak hike and it sounds like a brilliant idea, especially since both these things can be done on the same day. Hiking osmena peak on cebu for sunrise was one of my favorite adventures during our time on the island. Apr 17, 2016 hi im ramil belandres habal habal driver dalaguete to osmena peak my number is 09298743455 if you are in cebu city you can ride ceres bus for 3 hours baba ka sa dalaguete town at 7 11 store if you go just text me dalaguete to osmena peak 100 per head riding habal minimum of two persons after osmena peak go to strawberry farm at maloray. I toured him around the city and we did a spontaneous day trip to osmena peak and kawasan falls. Day trip to osmena peak and kawasan falls count ocram. Best hotels near osmena peak, dalaguete tripadvisor. From the campsite, there is a connecting trail to kawasan falls in badian western side of cebu. Osmena peak hike is a 1hour drive from the small town of alegria on cebu and is an amazing. Osmena peak is located in the municipality of dalaguete in the province of cebu. Ride a bus from cebu to the town of mantalungon bus option a.
Jul 15, 2016 osmena peak also known as o peak is by far very popular than any mountain ranges in the whole province of cebu not only because of its name being derived from a famous clan in cebu but also because of natural landscapes, garden of vegetables, different crops, breathtaking cliffs, jagged hills, and the overlooking view at the wonderful shores of badian cebu. Osmena peak dalaguete 2020 all you need to know before. See the roof of cebu in different view posted on april 28, 2020 april 28, 2020 by lakwatsero important update as of 12mar2020. Mount labalasan is part of the patung, badian range, which is unique from other mountain ranges in the philippines because of its multiple jagged hills grouped together that overlook and stretch as. This place is situated in cebu, region 7, philippines, its geographical coordinates are 9 45 42 north, 123 32 8 east and its original name with diacritics is dalaguete.
The trail is fairly easy and it only takes a maximum of 1 hour to reach the campsite rest stops included. The driver will take you to osmena peak which is located in the municipality of dalaguete in the province of cebu. Going to the kawasan falls was already in my list of things to do on my trip to cebu in march 2018 but this is the first time ive heard about the osmena peak hike and it sounds like a brilliant idea, especially since both these things can be done on the same day. Osmena peak is located in the vicinity area of mantalungon, a town that is around 700 to 800 meters and probably one of the highest towns in cebu. Base on actual gps altitude, it stand approximately meters above sea level. It was our guide to reach osmena peak since almost a quarter of my brain is somewhere else. You can also try a different route while coming back by adding multiple destinations. Located 84 kilometres 52 mi south of cebu city, dalaguete is bordered to the north by the town of argao, to the west are the towns of. Cebu tourist spots are mixture of historic sites, gorgeous beaches, and fun activities. For nonexperienced climber like me, it really is a great achievement to say that i am able to climb osmena peak, which is incidentally the highest peak in the province of. Osmena peak is located in the mountain barangay of mantalongon, dalaguete. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails.
The easiest trek route is from mantalongon market to the foot of the peak. A serene town with low temperatures dotted with pine trees. For nonexperienced climber like me, it really is a great achievement to say that i am able to climb osmena peak, which is incidentally the highest peak in the province of cebu. Know whats coming with accuweather s extended daily forecasts for dalaguete, cebu, philippines. Get your 3day weather forecast for dalaguete, cebu, philippines. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. The highest point in the island of cebu it can be reached after approximately 30minute trek from the base tourism office it is located between patong, badian and mantalongon, dalaguete. Tourist spots in dalaguete include osmena peak, obong springs and st.
Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation. Highest peak in cebu we got a package tour for canyoneering in kawasan and osmena peak for php 2000. Osmena peak also known as opeak is by far very popular than any mountain ranges in the whole province of cebu not only because of its name being derived from a famous clan in cebu but also because of natural landscapes, garden of vegetables, different crops, breathtaking cliffs, jagged hills, and the overlooking view at the wonderful shores of badian cebu. Where to eat in osmena peak you can dine at mantalongon market for about php 40 per meal. From badian, we rode a habalhabal motorcycle to the jump off point of the osmena peak for an hour or more. Dalaguete, cebu, philippines daily weather accuweather. Home to the highest point on the island, osmena peak. Aug 02, 2014 this is a video tourist guide to the town dalaguete in southern cebu philippines. Situated in cebu, this hotel is within a 10minute walk of cebu doctors university hospital and fuente osmena circle. Asia mapcebu cityphilippines travelpalawannightlife travelisland. Cebu grand hotel is situated near the center of cebu and is within walking distance to the fuente osmena circle. This is an easy trek with unbelievable view on top.
You can also buy water there or at the small store near the trail head they sell cold soft drinks for php 15 per bottle. Sep 16, 2016 ive always wanted to visit osmena peak, cebu provinces highest mountain. A handy guide to climbing osmena peak in cebu smile magazine. Dalaguete travel guides 2020 dalaguete attractions map cebu. Dalaguete offers one of the trails to cebus highest mountain, the osmena peak. Apr 4, 2018 osmena peak sunset cebu philippines osmena peak is said to be the highest peak in the province of cebu.
Direction map travel time latlong flight d flight t howfar route tripcost. Apr 24, 2017 osmena peak cebu philippines duration. Jun 27, 2016 in mantalongon, dalaguete pronounced dalaget, standing at 1,0m above sea level, is osmena peak the highest mountain in cebu. Osmena peak viewpoint in cebu a complete guide jonny melon. Hello there, i will going to travel cebu on this coming nov 20 7days the first of 4days will take an open diver course at moalboal. Bottled water is also available at the hikers center for php 35.
Visiting osmena peak first in the morning is recommended for rainy season months november to february due to thick fogs in the afternoon. Casino peak is one of the newest tourist destinations in south cebu, attracting mountaineers, day trippers, budget travelers and local tourists. Dalaguete, cebu, philippines three day weather forecast. The peak is approximately 1,0 metres 3,325 ft above sea level making it one of the highest peaks in the island of cebu next to mt. Osmena peak is the highest mountain in cebu and a bit of a tricky. Book your tickets online for osmena peak, dalaguete. Osmena peak highland adventure tours cebu local guides. The peak was named after the osmena family, an influential political clan in the province. Jul 29, 2019 casino peak is one of the newest tourist destinations in south cebu, attracting mountaineers, day trippers, budget travelers and local tourists. Youll have to sweat some as you go on an hour or two trekking from mantalongon market all the way to the top, from where youll have a heavens view of the island of negros while feeling refreshed by the cool mountain air. You may download the appchoices app at infoappchoices to opt out in. With the world health organizations who declaration of covid19 as a pandemic, please check destinations for sites closures or suspension of tourism activities. The province of cebu belongs to the visayas region and features no less than 168 islands and islets.
This cebu tourist spots guide is arranged by geographical location so you can go to several places in one trip. Maps me is a great offline map application that you may want to consider downloading from the app store which would work best in scenarios. Hiking the osmena peak in dalaguete, cebu osmiva 2020 update. Hotels near fuente osmena, cebu city on tripadvisor. Y ou may also check our cebu city tour package for hasslefree trip.
Bayan ng dalaguete, is a 1st class municipality in the province of cebu, philippines. For best results, use the customized trip planning widget for osmena peak on your website. Between kawasan falls and osmena peak it is about 5 hours each way. Osmena peak is known to be the highest peak in the province and island of cebu. Rather dated hotel which needs renovation, the rooms are spacious and have proper amenities for a comfortable stay.
To get to the mantalongon market, you can take the road from the towns of dalaguete, badian, or alegria. Dalaguete, officially the municipality of dalaguete, cebuano. Visit osmena peak on your trip to dalaguete or philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 67,497 people. Located 84 kilometres 52 mi south of cebu city, dalaguete is bordered to the north by the town of argao, to the west are the towns of badian and alegria, to the east is the cebu strait, and to the south is the town of alcoy. Dalaguete travel guides 2020 dalaguete attractions map.
Our list of the best things to do in cebu has something for most visitors to this tropical beach destination in the central part of the philippines. But you dont have to be an expert to climb this mountain as it is a fairly easy climb even for beginners like me. Enjoy a 360degree view from the top of one of cebus highest mountains. The peak is approximately meters above sea level and it is located in the southern. These mountaineers normally traverse to kawasan falls after setting camp on the site. Save up to 75% off hotels near attractions in cebu. Hi im ramil belandres habal habal driver dalaguete to osmena peak my number is 09298743455 if you are in cebu city you can ride ceres bus for 3 hours baba ka sa dalaguete town at 7 11 store if you go just text me dalaguete to osmena peak 100 per head riding habal minimum of two persons after osmena peak go to strawberry farm at maloray. To find the return map from cebu to osmena peak cebu, begin with entering start and end locations in calculator control and click on show return map. This is a video tourist guide to the town dalaguete in southern cebu philippines. It finally happened when my friend ejae from pampanga visited me here in cebu. Below is the map that will take you to dalaguete from sm. The peak is part of the mantalungon mountain range, which is unique from other mountain ranges in the philippines because of its multiple jagged hills grouped. A remote village inhabited mostly by vegetable farmers sporting their jackets, boots and jeans. At 10 masl, osmena peak is considered the highest peak in the province of cebu.
Osmena peak is accessible all year round, but to avoid the hassle of rain and slippery pathways, it is best to climb the peak within the first half of the year. Up to 90 days of daily highs, lows, and precipitation chances. Alternatively, you can catch the public bus from moalboal, heading south and on up around the other side of the island, northwards towards cebu city. Kawasan falls and osmena peak tour package will let you enjoy the beautiful scenery of nature in cebu, philippines. Osmena peak, the highest mountain in cebu is a cluster of green jagged hills like a. A place to get back to nature september, 2018 for those who love to backpack, there are special places on earth that provide majestic scenery, a fantastic region to walk through, and challenging hills that make it something beyond words. Ayala center and mango square are also within 1 mi 2 km.
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