How to go to Simala Church from Cebu City?

Simala Church, also known as the Minor Basilica of Santo Niño de Cebú, is a popular Catholic pilgrimage site located in the town of Tuburan in Cebu province. Here are the steps to get there from Cebu City:

Via Bus

1. Begin your journey by heading to the South Cebu Bus Terminal located beside E-Mall.
2. Catch a Ceres bus bound for Oslob or Liloan/Santander. Inform the conductor of your destination, Simala Church. Expect to pay around PHP 80 to PHP 100 for the fare, and anticipate a travel time of approximately 2 hours.
3. Disembark at Simala, near the 7Eleven convenience store.
4. Secure a habal-habal (motorcycle taxi) to transport you to Simala Church. The fare typically ranges from PHP 20 to PHP 30 per person, and each motorcycle can accommodate up to 2 passengers.

Via Taxi/Grab:

Opting for a taxi or Grab ride to Simala Church from Cebu will incur a fare of roughly PHP 1,000 to PHP 2,000 for a one-way trip.

Via Car/Private Vehicle:

1. Navigate to Rizal Avenue/SRP-Mambaling Road and continue along this route. After traveling approximately 800 meters, make a right turn.
2. Subsequently, turn right onto Cebu South Coastal Road.
3. Drive for about 8.4 kilometers, then turn left onto Cebu South Road/Natalio B. Bacalso S. National Highway.
4. Upon reaching the Carcar City Circle (Rotunda), take the 2nd exit onto Natalio B. Bacalso S. National Highway.
5. Make a right turn, and after roughly 1 kilometer, turn right onto Mama Mary Sanctuary Road.
6. Proceed along Mama Mary Sanctuary Road until you reach your destination, Simala Church.