OSLOB |
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With a total of 21 barangays, this peaceful town lies for about 117kms away from Cebu City. Oslob is also a home of numerous awesome tourist attractions, magnificent diving site and several tasty delicacies. Oslob got its name when there were two Spanish guardia civil or civil guards who asked the couple “Como se Llama esto pueblo?” that would mean in English as “What is the name of this town?”. The couple were astounded, as they could not comprehend the question. Since, at that time they were soaking the boiled banana with vinegar and salt they replied in unison “Tuslob” (soak), thinking that the guards were referring to what they are doing. After hearing the word “tuslob”, the Spanish civil guards kept uttering the word with the thought that was the name of the town. As time passed by Tuslob was then changed to Oslob. |
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MUST VISIT |
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Immaculada Concepcion Parish |
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| This 160 years-old church is one of the oldest churches in Cebu wherein it used cut coral blocks for its convent and the church itself. The church complex is enclosed by walls and within the vicinity are the remnants of the watchtower. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mainit Spring |
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A spring that is rich with sulfuric water that is ideal to soothe your tired body. Mainit Spring is found in Brgy. Mainit, Oslob, Cebu. |
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| Cuartel | |||||||||||||||||||
Treats your eyes with the amazing wrecks of the ancient quarters. It is located right in front of Oslob Church. |
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| Baluarte | |||||||||||||||||||
| Is found within the environs of Cuartel or headquarters. Baluarte are the remains of a prehistoric tower. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Barangay Daanlungsod Area | |||||||||||||||||||
| A primeval “walled area” in Brgy. Daanlungsod. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sumilon Island | |||||||||||||||||||
| A breathtakingly stunning island that provides you a paramount view of what an unspoiled, untouched and unblemished Mother Nature looks like. In addition, Sumilon Island is one of the most popular diving sites in the country because of its lucid azure seawaters and vast collection of aquatic flora and fauna. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Calle Aragones | |||||||||||||||||||
| Is the oldest street in Oslob. It is located nearby the church. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Oslob Seashore | |||||||||||||||||||
| A wonderful hideaway for a total relaxation. In the afternoon, the seashore boasts with cool gentle wind. | |||||||||||||||||||
OTHER STUFFS |
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| Sadsadayon Festival | |||||||||||||||||||
| It is dance festival that is celebrated annually during the town’s fiesta. The Sadsad Festival is held in honor of Immaculate Concepcion, the town’s patroness. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Podreda | |||||||||||||||||||
| A tasty Oslobanon delicacy that resembles a flower with coconut in the center. | |||||||||||||||||||