natural wonder
Oslob Whale Shark Watching
A famous spot in southern Cebu where visitors can swim alongside massive whale sharks in shallow coastal waters.
31 km · about 35 min drive
Central Visayas, Philippines · Asia
Santa Cruz sits on the route: 10 minutes from Tanjay, 31km from Oslob Whale Shark Watching.
Santa Cruz is a town located in Central Visayas, Philippines. With a population of 4,731, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Santa Cruz sits in Philippines, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Manila time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Santa Cruz to your route.
Tanjay, officially the City of Tanjay (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Tanhay; Filipino: Lungsod ng Tanjay; Spanish: Municipio de Tanjay), is a component city in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 84,593 people.
The city is home to two indigenous languages,Read more
Minagahat and the Cebuano as listed by the Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino.
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Santa Cruz is located in Central Visayas, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 9.5352 latitude, 123.1054 longitude.
Santa Cruz has a population of approximately 4,731 people, making it a town in Philippines.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
A famous spot in southern Cebu where visitors can swim alongside massive whale sharks in shallow coastal waters.
31 km · about 35 min drive
waterfall
A three-tiered turquoise waterfall in Cebu's lush jungle, popular for canyoneering adventures and swimming in natural pools.
41 km · about 50 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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