South Cebu Series - Oslob

Oslob is a 4th class municipality located down south of Cebu province and recently gained voluminous attention from both local and foreign tourists. Visitors have to travel for three and a half hours to reach Oslob which is 120 km away from Cebu City.

What to see in Oslob?

Oslob is not a place just to watch or swim with the butandings or whalesharks. It has more to offer that meets the eye. Evidences of rich history, culture and heritage can be seen and explored in the Oslob Heritage Park.

The centerpiece of the Oslob Heritage Park is the Church of Immaculate Conception. The present-day church of cut coral stone had blended so well with the overall look of the park. The church building is said to have its first construction started in 1830 and finished 18 years later. The buttresses that were added were constructed between 1848 and 1850. The adjacent bell tower was built in 1858.

Part of the Oslob heritage park is the Cuartel,  an unfinished building made of coral blocks resembling a Spanish-era barracks. It is said that the  Cuartel was intended to be the barracks for Spanish soldiers or guardia civil. It was started about 1860 but remained unfinished at the end of Spanish occupation in 1898.

The “Baluarte” or the watchtower, which can also be found at the Heritage park of Oslob was built in 1788. Its main purpose was to provide a safe place wherein local guards could observe the surrounding area against the invasion of the Moros.

One of the nicest parts of the Heritage Park is its Baywalk. This is where visitors of Oslob and even the locals can relax and unwind especially during the late afternoon when the sun is already cooler.