From cool mountain blooms to glowing seaside roses, Cebu offers two very different, but equally photogenic, flower attractions. One is located along the highlands of Balamban, the other lights up the coast of Cordova at night. Here’s everything you need to know before you go.
Buwakan ni Alejandra: A Mountain Garden Escape
Buwakan ni Alejandra is a 700-square-meter flower garden located along the Cebu Transcentral Highway in Balamban. Home to around 200 species of plants, the garden bursts with color, petunias, celosias, sunflowers, and more, arranged against a backdrop of cool mountain air. The name comes from “buwak,” the Cebuano word for flower, and the garden is named after the mother-in-law of its caretaker and landscaper, Barangay Councilor Eleuterio Gentap.
Best Time to Visit
The garden is open daily from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Morning visits are ideal for softer light and fewer people, while late afternoons offer cooler weather and golden-hour photos. Weekdays are calmer than weekends.
Other Informations:
• Entrance Fee: ₱100 (adults) | ₱75 (kids, seniors, PWDs)
• Location: Sitio Bunga, Brgy. Gaas, Balamban, Cebu
How to Get There?
Location: Sitio Bunga, Brgy. Gaas, Balamban, Cebu, Philippines
By Car: From Cebu City, drive toward the Cebu Transcentral Highway via Lahug or JY Square. Continue past Busay and follow the highway toward Balamban. The garden is roadside and searchable on Google Maps or Waze. Limited parking is available.
By Commute: From Ayala Center Cebu, go to the V-hire terminal and ride a van bound for Balamban via Transcentral Highway. Tell the driver to drop you off at Buwakan ni Alejandra. Travel time is about one hour, depending on traffic.
10,000 Roses Café: Cebu’s Glowing Seaside Landmark
Located in Cordova, Cebu, the 10,000 Roses Café is known for its massive field of artificial white roses that glow after sunset. Inspired by a public art installation in South Korea, the café combines modern design with a romantic seaside setting.
Aside from photos, visitors can enjoy coffee, cold drinks, and light snacks inside the glass café or at the outdoor seating area overlooking the bay.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit is 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, when the sun sets and the LED roses gradually light up. Arriving before sunset lets you see the roses in daylight, sunset colors, and full night glow. Weekdays are less crowded.
Other Informations:
• Entrance Fee: ₱20 per person (separate from café orders)
• Opening Hours:
• Daily: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• LED lights turn on automatically at dusk
• Location: Day-as, Cordova, Cebu (near Lantaw Floating Restaurant)
How to Get There?
Location: Day-as Barangay Rd, Cordova, Cebu, Philippines
By Car: From Cebu City, cross the Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) and follow signs toward Cordova town proper. Search “10,000 Roses Café” on Google Maps or Waze. Parking is available near the entrance but can be limited during peak hours.
By Commute: From Cebu City, take a jeepney or bus going to SM City Cebu or IT Park, then ride a modern jeep or multicab bound for Cordova. Get off near Lantaw Floating Restaurant, then walk a short distance to 10,000 Roses Café.
