Carcar is an hour and a half away from Cebu City, and is the turn off to the famous Moalboal dive sites.

Unlike in most towns and cities, the Carcar City Hall and church are not seen from the main highway, but tucked somewhere near the city center. A beautiful building sits between the city hall and the church that serves as a Museum.

one of the oldest in the country

the convent

Carcar Museum - - a beautiful structure

The ampaw shops are concentrated on the rotunda. Go around and you will see several stores selling ampaw and chicharon.

the Carcar roundabout - - - turn right to Moalboal. And go around for ampaw and chicharon.

chicharon and ampaw

Carcar has a robust shoemaking industry. A trade expo seems like a permanent set up on the grounds of the Acacia Grill restaurant.

major Carcar shoemakers are showcased here

Other than the restaurant, visitors can get refreshments at the end section of the trade expo building. Popsicles, sandwiches, and softdrinks are available. It is also at this end where bags and items other than shoes are available.

bags, too

Try shopping in Carcar. My mom, an avid shoe shopper, says prices are very cheap. Step-ins are as cheap as P120, shoes can be as cheap as P150. I took photos from the different stalls for everyone to see the variety of styles, in the event you should pass by Carcar.

my 78-year old mom bought 3 pairs in 20 minutes