TRAVEL WITH ME: BOLJOON TRANSFORMS ILI ROCK

sorenkierkegaard (56)in #travel • 6 years ago (edited)

WELCOME TO BOLJOON CEBU CITY

Boljoon, Cebu is another town in the province of Cebu that offers rich historical places and heritage structures in the Poblacion area that will certainly bring you back to a genuine memory of the past and natural wonders that will amaze you.

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What is Eli Rock Viewdeck?

ILI Rock, the mountain rock of Boljoon town that inspired protests when it was carved to stop falling rocks during landslides, is now a favorite spot that invites visitors who want a good view of the sea, the surrounding islands, the mountains and the town of Boljoon.
This has been the most photographed scenic white limestone cliff located in the center of Boljoon’s town as it peacefully situated in front of the coastal area of Boljoon. It was simply a mere white limestone cliff before, but right after the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hits Cebu and Bohol last 2013, that was the time when Eli Rock has become an idea until it finally constructed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), which is still on-going up to this time. Because of the strong earthquake, some portions of the mountain has collapsed and to evade future landslide, Eli Rock Viewdeck was then constructed and become an instant tourist spot in the town of Boljoon. Most of the travelers who are traveling the southern part of Cebu, they usually drop by and climb to the View-deck to experience the panoramic vista of Boljoon’s town in which from there you’ll see the old Church of Boljoon and the beautiful vast ocean while facing to the Island of Bohol.
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HOW TO GET THERE

Take a Bus bound for Boljoon from the South Bus Terminal. Ask the Bus conductor to drop you off at the foot of Eli Rock Viewdeck. This is located on the right side when you’re on your way to Boljoon. The fare is Php 146.00 for one way.

TRAVEL TIPS

Leave early as much as possible from the South Bus Terminal. I suggest you take the first trip by 1:00am or 2:00am so you won’t miss the sunrise.
Travel time from Cebu City going to Boljoon is roughly 3 hours or more.
Chasing sunrise in Eli Rock View-deck during summer like months of March, April and May will require you to leave early from the South Bus Terminal because during summer, sunrise is earlier than rainy season.
Make sure to prepare your tripod, camera and phone so you won’t miss capturing the sunrise.
The Eli Rock View-deck doesn’t require you to pay for an entrance fee for now since it is still an ongoing project.
Be extra careful when taking photos near the cliff area for you might have a wrong step and will lead to accidents.
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