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About Mactan
Famed for its marine life and rich coral reef, this island city is a paradise for diving enthusiasts and boasts a few cultural curios.
Mactan or Maktan is a densely populated island located a few kilometres from Cebu Island in the Philippines. The island is part of Cebu Province and it is divided into Lapu-Lapu City and the municipality of Cordova. The island is separated from Cebu by the Mactan Channel which is crossed by two bridges: the Marcelo Fernan Bridge and the Mactan-Mandaue Bridge. Being one of the major tourist Islands of Cebu, Mactan Island boasts of a diverse collection of tourist spots and attractions. Being a coral island, Mactan offers some of the best diving, snorkeling, island hopping, jet ski, sailing and cultural activities of any island in the Philippines.
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Attractions in Mactan
- Historic Center, Mactan
- Magellan Shrine, Mactan
- Lapu-Lapu Shrine, Mactan
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