Mandaue

Mandaue is a highly urbanized city in Metro Cebu, located on Mactan Island opposite Cebu City. It is a major industrial and commercial centre, home to furniture manufacturing, the Cebu International Container Port, and the Mandaue-Mactan Bridge. The city is part of the greater Cebu metropolitan area.

By land

Mandaue is connected to Cebu City via the Mandaue-Mactan Bridge and the Marcelo Fernan Bridge. Jeepneys, taxis, and buses serve the route.

By sea

The Port of Cebu is adjacent to Mandaue.

By air

Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) is in nearby Lapu-Lapu City, a short drive from Mandaue.

Jeepneys, taxis, and tricycles serve the city.

• Mandaue Church (St. Joseph's Parish) — A historic church.

• Mandaue City Hall — A modern building.

• Marcelo Fernan Bridge — A scenic bridge connecting Mandaue to Lapu-Lapu.

• Cebu International Container Port — One of the busiest ports in the Philippines.

• Shopping at SM City Consolacion and Parkmall — Major shopping centres.

• Dining at the Mandaue food strip — Numerous restaurants along the main road.

• Visit the furniture district — Mandaue is known for its furniture manufacturing.

• Lechon — Cebu's famous roast pig.
• Seafood — Fresh fish, crabs, and shrimp.
• Sutukil — Grilled, stewed, and raw seafood.

• Buko juice — Fresh coconut water available.
• Coffee — Served at local eateries.

• Waterfront Airport Hotel — A 4-star hotel near the airport.
• Mid-range hotels — Several hotels in the Mandaue business district.
• Budget inns — Inexpensive options near the port.

• Furniture and home decor — Mandaue is the furniture capital of Cebu.
• Mandaue Public Market — Fresh produce.

• Cebu City — 15 minutes west.
• Lapu-Lapu — 10 minutes east (across the bridge).
• Mactan Island beaches — 20 minutes from Mandaue.
• Consolacion — 15 minutes north.