How do you like living in Lapu-Lapu?

Member since 21 June 2025

swt90alumMember18 July 2025 16:51:58

My wife and I are moving to Lapu-Lapu from the U.S. as soon as our house sells, and we are interested in hearing from people currently living there and how much they like it.

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Andy_1963 Contributor

Member since 22 January 2023

Andy_1963Contributor19 July 2025 03:58:00

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Hi, I got a friend on Mactan Island where Lapu-Lapu is. He has a condo in "The Reef". The condo is beautiful but very expensive.

A cheaper version is Newport. Nice infrastructure, nice surroudings. Hotels, Condos, Beach.

There is also a nice part where the Moevenpick is.

Check it on Google Maps. There is a street view for every main road. Then you can decide for yourself if you want to live there.

Greetings from Boracay

Andy

Lotus Eater ViP

Member since 26 June 2012

Lotus EaterViP19 July 2025 07:42:22

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@swt90alum

Why would anyone consider living in Lapu Lapu. The international (yes it went international a few years back) airport has according to my ChatGPT phone app 100,000 flight movements a year; 273 take offs and landings each day. This is set to increase substantially over the next few years.

Lapu Lapu is 1mile from the runway. I suppose if your an aircraft spotter (anorak) its an ideal location. And of course the aircraft noise drowns out the sound of the roosters.