If Cebu is the Queen City of the South, Argao would definitely rank as a Princess Royal. The town of Argao is extremely proud yet also very humble. It is one of the oldest and most interesting towns in the entire country. It is a town trying hard to catch up with the modern times but at the same time trying to retain most of its old flavor. It is home to people proud of their heritage. It is rich in natural resources and famous home-grown products. Above all, its most important wealth is its people.The Wondrous Argao Church

St. Michael the Archangel Church was founded on October 16, 1733 and was constructed by Fr. Mateo Perez from 1803 to 1836. It was partly damaged together with convent during a typhoon in 1876.

The church measures 72m long, 16m wide, and 10m high. Inside the church are murals on the ceiling done by the country's best painters. The first part are the murals of biblical scenes done by Canuto Avila and the second part on the altar, murals of St. Michael defeating Lucifer and his followers, are done by Ray Francia.

The church’s plain Rococo style facade is separated into three storeys by horizontal cornices and into three segments by Corinthian columns. A small relief above the main door depicts the Augustinian symbol. The five-level bell tower was constructed by Bishop Santos Gomez Marañon in 1830, with eight bells and a clock. It is connected to the church by a multipurpose structure. The convent, constructed also by Fr. Mateo Perez houses the minor seminary of San Carlos.

Venture to Saint Michael the Archangel Church, Argao!

From Manila, there is a daily flight going to Cebu City. From the airport, you can ride a multicab, jeepney, or taxi. Simply ask around for which route to take. They are available all day round and cover most of the nooks and crannies of the city. Just be sure you know what part of the city the jeepney will take you to. Argao is located 66.9km south of Cebu City.