Balamban Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Buwakan ni Alejandra Cebu

Located in the heart of Balamban, Cebu lies a stunning garden paradise that’s sure to take your breath away – Buwakan ni Alejandra. Known for its dazzling display of flowers, this place is a must-visit for anyone who loves nature and beauty. From the moment you step foot into Buwakan ni Alejandra, you'll be greeted with a burst of vibrant colors and the delightful fragrance of various blooms. The flowers here are undeniably well taken care of, and their beauty is a testament to the dedication and passion of the garden's caretakers. The staff at Buwakan ni Alejandra are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. They are more than willing to show you around the garden, providing valuable insights about the different flowers and their origins. (They are very willing also to take your pictures!). One of the highlights of my visit to Buwakan ni Alejandra was the opportunity to capture beautiful pictures with my family. The garden offers countless picture-perfect spots, each more picturesque than the last. #timetotravel

Getting There - Mactan Cebu Airport Attractions - Buwakan Ni Alejandra, Ride and Chill Station Hotels - Evo Nature Camp Food & Restaurants - Baluarte ni Alfredo Shopping - Kape Kurbada #hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

Buwakan ni Alejandra

Buwakan ni Alejandra Touched by the History of Passion and Love, this breathtaking place is only a few hours away from the busy streets of the city. Buwakan ni Alejandra, which is a Cebuano translation of: “Alejandra’s flower garden,” truly embraces Mother Nature for its varieties of blooming beautiful flowers. This flower garden is ideal for the nature lovers who’d love to go on adventures for they have a few equally amazing destinations too. MORE INFORMATION Entrance Fee: ₱75 per adult, ₱50 per head for Kids, PWD & Senior Citizen Operating hours: 7AM to 6PM, Mondays to Sundays – but if there’s a storm, they will close the premises to protect the flower garden. How to get there? • Exact location: Brgy. Gaas, Balamban, Cebu – across Adventure Cafe (30-45 min drive from JY square or Marco Polo via the scenic Transcentral highway) BY VAN: Take a V-hire from the Ayala Center Terminal going to Balamban via Transcentral highway route. Fare is P120 per person (one-way). Inform the driver to drop you off at Buwakan ni Alejandra. BY CAR: Parking space available. Just search for ‘Buwakan ni Alejandra’ in Gaas Balamban via Waze or Google Maps. Florentino’s is just across Adventure Cafe.

Another Beautiful Flower Garden in Cebu!

This colorful flower garden is named after the Mother-in-law of Barangay Councilman Eleuterio Gentap. “We called it Buwakan ni Alejandra, because you can really see flowers (buwak) in the garden. Alejandra is my mother-in-law. When I first went to her house back in 1991, I noticed she had so many flowers in her garden and had a penchant for collecting them,” said Gentapa. Compared to Sirao Flower Garden, Buwakan ni Alejandra is less crowded. I love that all staff are nice and willing to take our pictures. They also offer umbrella for rent which is really an essential when you go here during hot season. They also have a restaurant inside which is a plus point. Overall, we'll surely visit again.

A Refreshing Place in Cebu!

West 35 is located in Gaas, Balamban, Cebu. It takes an hour drive from Ayala Center Cebu. You can take a public vehicle like a V-hire from the Ayala Center Terminal to Balamban via transcentral highway route. The fare is 120 per person for one way ride. Tell the driver to drop you off at West 35 Eco Adventure Park. For a private vehicle just search for West 35 Eco Adventure Park in Gaas, Balamban using Waze or Google maps. The place has a cafe and accommodation. It has a picturesque views and if you're lucky enough, you'll see the sea of clouds. It a great place to visit when you want to avoid the crowd in Cebu City. #philippines #localguides #trip #tripblazers #tripcom #cebu #cebuphilippines #mountainview #travelguide #traveltips

Mountain Resort

West 35 Mountain Resort one of the tourist distation in western part of cebu province.. its 1hr travel from cebu city. and you can reached by habal habal motor cycle or rent a band.. if you are a nature lover this is the perfect place to stay. its a over looking to the mountains. nice to stay with family and friends they have wide garden and nice room to stay . one of my nice expeeience to travel and stay this mountain resort. yu ou will not regeret to stay this very relaxing place while dringking coffe sorrounded with mountains and. fresh air. i highly recomended this place to anyone who want to visit cebu.. with your family friends... #staycation #gooutside #cebutrip

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west 35

West 35 is an Eco Mountain Resort that contributes to the preservation of the environment. A very nice place to visit here in cebu. A little bit far but it's all worth it.😊😊 Located in Gaas, Balamban, it teems with lush vegetation and a wide variety of insects, birds and foliage. West 35 also grows its own organic vegetables, which is served in the restaurant. West 35 Eco Mountain Resort is the perfect venue to break away and commune with nature. #bucketlistreboot #tripblazers #traveller #urbanexplorer

Florentino's Eco Park

#cebutrip Another place I like. A breath taking view of the mountains and hills and the far out bay. You can even see the famous shipyard from afar. Good place for relaxing and whiling away time with your family and friends. They have limited parking space and when full, you may have to park along shoulder of the Trans-central Hiway. The place is also good for selfies and picture-taking landscapes and its flora.