BOLJOON VISITOR'S GUIDE

Facts for the Visitors

• Time Zone: GMT/UTC +8
• Dialing Code: 63
• Area Code: 32
• Zip Code:6024
• Electricity: 220V, 60Hz
• Weights & measures: Metric
• Network and Land Line Provider: Globe, Smart, Sun

Events

The most colorful and lovely occasion is the annual town fiesta in honor of Nuestra Señora Patrocinio de Maria, is celebrated with great vigor and plenty of fireworks, fall in every second Friday and Saturday of November each year.

Money & Costs

• Currency: Philippines Peso
• Meals
• Budget: P100-500
• Lodging
• Budget: P500-1000

Weather

Boljoon is best from November to February when the weather turns cool and dry. It is coolest from December to February hottest from March to May. Temperatures can rise higher than 100 F (37.8 C) in the summer. The rainy season begins in July, bringing torrential downpours that can sometimes inhibit movement. Fortunately, being outside the typhoon belt. Boljoon is seldom visited by typhoons.

Attractions

Boljoon is one of the oldest town in Cebu , Established 1599 by Augustinian Friars, teeming with beautiful boulevard, ancient church and big convent. Rich carvings and antiques, Church belfry erected separately from main building, is a unique architectural design. Moss-covered solitary watchtower perches on Eli hill. Unique culture.

Accomodations

Boljoon, Cebu, Philippines
Telephone Numbers:
(6332) 482 - 9050 / (6332) 482 - 9051
Email: info (at) cebu-clubfortmed.com
Website: http://www.cebu-clubfortmed.com

Economic Resources

• Agricultural Products: Corn, Rice,
• Industrial Products: Vegetable and Coconut oil
• Principal Exports: Furniture, Fashion accesories, Coconut oil
• Food Products: Torta, Tostado, Bibingka, cookies

Language and Dialecs

Cebuano is the native tounge and English is the commonly and the second language.

Religion

The Boljoanons are all roman catholic.

Getting there (from Cebu)

Air conditioned Vehicles: Sunrays Liner , Ceres Liner, Villahermosa Liner, Vehicle for hire, Taxi

Non Air-conditioned Vehicles: Sunrays Liner, Ceres Liner, Natalie Liner, Villahermosa Liner, Quilaton Liner

Getting Around

Type Fare

• Trysikad 5 pesos  (1km)
• Tricycle 5 pesos  (5km)
• Multicab 10 pesos (5km)