On the way to Punta Engaño (wherein Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa is located) I make a quick stopover to Mactan Shrine. They say this was where Magellan was killed by Lapu-Lapu and his men.
The Magellan’s Marker was built in 1866 by the Spanish government to honor Magellan. The 4 corners of this obelisk contains different inscriptions.
A. Hernando De Magallanes:
Siendo Gobernador Don Miguel Creus:
1866 Reinando Ysabel II:
Glorias Españolas:
Just a few feet away is the Lapu-Lapu Monument which was made as a tribute to Lapu-Lapu. He is known to be the first datu to resist the Spanish colonization.
Beside this shrine, there is a parking lot with a selling area of native products. I bought my guitar there too. I hope to learn to play it soon.
