Things to Do and See in Barili, Cebu
Barili is a municipality in the southwestern part of the province of Cebu, specifically 61 kilometers away from Cebu City. History tells that the municipality’s name came from the word “balili”, which is a kind of grass that grows in the locality. Now, let us skip our history lessons and get on to travel. If you are planning to check what Barili is all about, here are the things you can see and do in this wonderful place:
Things to Do and See in Barili, Cebu Gifted with nature’s wonders and other beautiful things made by man, Barili has many tourist spots to offer, such as:
1. Mantayupan Falls One of the province’s tallest waterfalls, this is the most popular natural attraction in Barili. Known by the locals as Ambakan Falls, the Mantayupan Falls has 2 levels, with the first having 3 waterfalls that are 14 meters high, while the second having a waterfall with 98 meters of height.
2. AC Tilapia Fun Fishing A few meters away from the Mantayupan Falls is the AC Tilapia Fun Fishing which, as the name aptly suggests, is a place to have fun while catching fish. The falls is the source of water for their freshwater ponds, where visitors can go fishing at an entrance fee of P10 and P20 for the fishing activity. The fresh catch can be cooked any way you want at the restaurant, for an affordable fee. The place also offers horseback riding at P50 per 10 minutes, or just P20 for a selfie on the horse. Swimming pools are available for those who want to take a dip, and rooms can be rented as well for those who want to stay the night.
3. Sayaw Beach One of Barili’s famous beaches, the Sayaw Beach has a white-sand shoreline with clear and pristine waters. This place is ideal if you like to swim or just beach bum for a relaxed time. You can also hop on a small boat and see the beautiful caves and rock formations near the beach. DO o Chase the waterfalls. o Visit the Sta. Ana Church. o Swim at the beach. AND o Do some caving. At the Sayaw Beach, you will find smaller caves, which are great if you are into a bit of adventure, spelunking that is. From the resort, you need to rent a small paddle boat to reach the other side of the beach, where you find the caves.
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