Location - Sitio Bantigue, Brgy. Luyang, Carmen, Cebu
Carmen Municipality is home to famous Cebuanos, especially during the Spanish period. The town was founded by Facundo Buot in 1851 (Philstar.com 2015).
The municipality is characterized by coastal flood plains, slightly rolling hills with interspersed flat lands and slopes.
Carmen is categorized as a third municipal income class municipality of Cebu Province, the Philippines. It has over 30 thousand registered voters (from 18 above) according to the 2016 electoral roll, among the over 50 thousand residents.
Carmen is bordered on the north by the town of Catmon, to the west by the town of Tuburan, on the east by the Camotes Sea, and on the south by the City of Danao.Getting to Carmen Municipality
Assuming that you depart from Cebu City, just head for Cebu North Bus Terminal and hop on the bus that travels to Carmen. You can also take a V-Hire (Van) if you want to get there much faster but for a higher price than the bigger buses.
Nearby Attractions
Carmen is one of the famous municipalities in the province for some reasons. It offers popular places for nature exploration and natural resorts due to its lush green environment and natural water resources including falls, streams, and rivers.
Cebu Safari and Adventure Park
The Cebu Safari & Adventure Park is the premier Safari park in the country located in Northern Cebu. It serves as a sanctuary for hundreds of different species of plants and animals. A brainchild of hippophile and orchid collector, Senyorito Michel Lhuillier, together with his business partner, Mr. Eduard J. Loop, this over 170-hectare property features more than a thousand animals from 120 different species.
Durano Eco Farm
Natural farm as an ecotourism destination offering picnic, spring filled swimming pools and camping facilities. A section of the farm is planted with dragon fruits and another portion has been developed as an ornamental plant nursery.