During my Oslob tour, we visited this church ruins called Cuartel. It is the oldest church ruins in Oslob, South Cebu. Nothing much in here actually, just ruins, however, it still good to check this out when you are in Oslob.
Historical Significance
The Cuartel Ruins—derived from the Spanish word “cuartel,” meaning barracks—were originally constructed to serve as military housing for Spanish soldiers during the late 1800s, around the 1860s to 1890s. The project was led by local leader Don Marcos Sabandal but was left unfinished following the arrival of American forces in 1898.
Unique Architectural Features
Constructed from thick coral stones—some sourced from a collapsed church bell tower—the structure showcases robust craftsmanship with its double-row arches and coral-stone façade. These walls have impressively withstood time and the elements.
HOW TO GET TO CUARTEL RUINS, OSLOB, CEBU
Book a guide for South Cebu, you may contact Rizali Pasquil
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Mobile Number: 0921 816 1149
HOW TO GET TO CUARTEL (DIY/SOLO TRAVELER)
From Cebu City
- Go to Cebu South Bus Terminal (along N. Bacalso Avenue)
- Ride a Ceres Bus bound for:
- Bato via Oslob (make sure it passes Oslob)
- Aircon and non-aircon options available
- Tell the conductor to drop you off at Oslob town proper (near the church or municipal hall)
- Travel Time: ~3.5 to 4 hours
- Fare: ₱300–₱350 (aircon)
- From the drop-off point, walk ~2–3 minutes to reach the Cuartel Ruins beside the church and town plaza.
From Dumaguete
If you’re coming from Negros Oriental:
- Ride a tricycle to Sibulan Port
- Take a ferry to Liloan Port (Cebu) – ~30 minutes. Fare: ₱70–₱100
- From Liloan Port, ride a bus or tricycle to Oslob town proper (~30–45 mins)
Check my entire South Cebu Tour.
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Canyoneering in Badian to Kawasan Falls, Alegria, South Cebu
Sunrise at Osmeña Peak, Dalaguete, Cebu
Tumalog Falls in Oslob, South Cebu
Aguinid Falls in Samboan, Cebu
