Central Visayas, Administrative region in western Philippines.
Central Visayas is an administrative region in the central Philippines that includes the provinces of Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor. Cebu City serves as the capital and largest urban center within the region.
Ferdinand Magellan landed on Cebu Island in 1521, marking the start of Spanish influence in the archipelago. In the following centuries the islands became a center for Christian trade and missionary work.
The Santo Niño Festival in Cebu draws dancers and spectators who honor the child Jesus through costumes, drums, and processions. Many towns maintain small chapels and shrines with votive offerings and candles that make Catholic faith visible in daily life.
Several provinces in the region lie on separate islands, so travelers need ferries and boats to move between them. Domestic flights connect the larger centers, while smaller towns are usually reached by bus or jeepney.
The Chocolate Hills in Bohol display more than a thousand cone-shaped mounds that turn brown during the dry season and resemble chocolate truffles. This geological sight stretches over a wide area and looks like a gentle rolling landscape made of limestone.
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