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Component city in Cebu, Philippines
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Carcar is an old colonial town on the coast south of Cebu City.
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Sarmiento - Osmeña House
Fully restored colonial building from 1859.
The parish church dates back to 1860.
Bahay-na-bato heritage house painted Mediterranean blue
formerly, Carcar Dispensary
Hot springs where cottages and pools have been developed. Life-size statues of saints. Caves
Breakfast 7AM-11AM.
Carcar chicharon
A/C double room with own bathroom and cable TV.
A/C double with own bathroom and cable TV.
has a Gaisano Supermarket.
Has a Visa ATM.
Master Card/Visa Card ATM.
By bus
Carcar is on the bus route between the South Bus Terminal in Cebu City and Dumaguete; the commonest route to Carcar is on those buses. Some Cebu-Moalboal buses also go via Carcar.
See Metro Cebu get around section for general information about transport in the urban region.
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Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City · International · CEB
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