• Central Visayas, designated

as Region VII, is a region of

the Philippines located in
the central part of the
Visayas island group.
• The region is dominated by
the native speakers of
Cebuano. Cebu City is its
regional center.
 Bohol – Splendor Underwater and Over Hills
 Cebu – Queen of the South
 Negros Oriental – Whale and Dolphin Haven
 Siquijor – Marine Paradise of Central Visayas
1. Tagbilaran City, Bohol
2. Bogo City, Cebu
3. Carcar City, Cebu
4. Cebu City, Cebu
5. Danao City, Cebu
6. Lapu-lapu City, Cebu
7. Mandaue City, Cebu
8. Naga City, Cebu
9. Talisay City, Cebu
10. Bais City, Negros Oriental
11. Bayawan City, Negros Oriental
12. Canlaon City, Negros Oriental
13. Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
14. Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental
15. Tanjay City, Negros Oriental
 Central Visayas is strategically located in the heart of the
Philippines. It is the gateway for foreign and domestic
tourism, lying in the midst of both air and sea traffic. The
region is blessed with beautiful beaches, a plethora of sea
life, a number of caves and potential areas for mountain
trekking. Moreover, the region is steeped in historical
significance. Events ranging from the death of Portugese
explorer Ferdinand Magellan at the hands of chieftain
Lapulapu of the island of Opon (known as Mactan Island)
to the blood compact between Miguel Lopez de Legaspi
and Datus Sikatuna and Sigala as well as other significance
events will make a visit to the region very interesting.
 Its physical attractions are both natural and man-
made. Its beautiful pristine white beaches with clear
blue waters, rich marine life and white corals offer
some of the world's best scuba, snorkeling, and diving
sites. Some of the region's provinces enable visitors a
glimpse of a rich history and tradition as well as
culture and quite a number of festivals. The region has
numerous waterfalls, mountain trails and caves which
provide opportunities for mountain trekking,
spelunking and other outdoor activities for the more
adventurous.
 Cebuano is the dominant language of the region.
Boholano is a dialectal variant of Cebuano spoken in
Bohol. In the Camotes Islands, which is part of Cebu,
Cebuano language is spoken in the towns of Tudela,
Pilar and San Francisco. Except the town of Poro, in
which, Porohanon is spoken (a variation or mixture of
Cebuano, Hiligaynon (Ilonggo) and Masbateño
language, with 87% Cebuano vocabulary). Tagalog,
English and Spanish are also spoken in this region.