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Carbon Market, Cebu is the city's largest public market. This area is
on a "must see" list of all tourists who are determined to check out the city's
true color. Carbon Market is a shopper's paradise for both the poor and the
wealthy. It is indeed interesting to find out how this place got its very unique
name.
Carbon Market got its name in the last 18th century during the time when people
used steam to generate electricity. This area was used to dump heaps of carbon
waste. Gradually there were mountains carbon, hence the name, Carbon Market.
It is a fantastic place to find inexpensive souvenirs for yourself and your
whole family.
Carbon Market is an animated and multi-colored place where you can see a huge
variety of fish, fruits, vegetables, flowers, and sweets for sale, as well as
handicraft items from Cebu and nearby islands like baskets from Bohol. You can
buy very inexpensive, attractive handicrafts made from local materials by local
people at whole sale prices. The products range from kalamansi, a miniature
lime, fruits, salt and local newspapers and magazines. You must not forget buying
dried fish for your Filipino friends and relatives abroad. The market is safe,
it is advisable to leave valuables, documents and jewelries at home.
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