Cebu By Dark

For those who think that Cebu City is a sex tourism destination, it will be a disappointment. It is true, Cebu City was one of the rest and relax destinations of the American GI during the peak days of the Vietnam War. This created an extensive nightlife. After the war, however, this changed gradually. For a while American, European and Australian tourists tried to keep up this image, but in time Asian tourists took over. Cebu’s Nightlife adjusted to that.

How safe is it for a foreigner to go around Cebu City at night? Actually there is no safety problem at all in Cebu. Criminality is much, much lower than in Manila or some other parts of the country. The Cebu police corps is quiet and often invisible, but is known in the country for its efficiency. Big time criminality is virtually non-existent.

One can still go home for dinner before going out again… For at 8:00 PM, there is still hardly anyone in the bars except for the out-of towners.

It is best to arrive around 11:00 PM, especially on weekends.

Some bars are concentrated in one location, so if one intends to go bar hopping, you need to have a car (or take a cab).

One of the stops would be the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City where it houses the Casino Filipino Entrance fee is Php 100.00