The Simala Shrine

Simala Shrine in South Cebu

Cebu is home to so many famous historical spots and also beautiful churches. One of which, is the famous Simala Shrine or the Monastery of the Holy Eucharist. The shrine is located in the southern part of Cebu Province in Marian Hills, Lindongon Sibonga, Cebu, which is a 2 hour drive from Cebu City. The Monastery is the place where the ‘Mga Monghe ni Maria’ [Monks of Mary] lives. The place is extremely nice, solemn and is operated by the monks.

With my Engineering travel Buddies

My college buddies and I decided to take a stop over to this shrine on our way back to Cebu City coming from our close encounter with the Whale Shark in Oslob. The Simala Shrine is known for Board Exam Reviewees here in Cebu to visit and pray prior to their exam schedules. Most board passers comes back to the place and leave their thank you notes and also their board exam materials (pens and calculators) after passing their licensure exam.

Another view for the Shrine.

I have already visited this place twice and I plan to come back again. I'm not a big fan of religion and beliefs but this church really captured my attention and I can say that it's one of the most beautiful churches I've ever been in.

How to get to Simala Shrine and travel tips:

• From Cebu City, you can either ride a bus from South Terminal or a V-hire (van) from City Link terminal. The bus would only take you at the crossing in Lindogon going to Simala where in you would need to ride a tricycle all the way up to Simala Shrine. On the other hand, the V-hire would take you straight all the way to the shrine. You could also hire a taxi but that would be a little expensive.
• The travel will take 1 to 2 hours.
• You could bring water and food there but no eating inside the shrine. 
• If you rent a taxi, it would cost you 1000 to 2000 pesos, depends on the negotiation, but that would be back and forth already. 

More Pictures:

Going down !

Larag boys!

Oops !! I'm not yet ready !!!

Another view of the Shrine