Bohol Tourist Information
With its rolling hills and plateaus, crystal springs and beaches, Bohol is a picturesque island-province replete with ancestral homes and centuries old churches. Bohol is situated at the heart of Visayas. West of Bohol is Cebu, and to the east if Leyto. long its coastline are the numerous isles of Panglao, Pamilacan, Cabilao, jao, Mahanay and Lapinin, which are excellent dive spots.However, beneath the rustic charms of Bohol lies a thousand and one adventures just waiting to unfold. The site of the 1565 blood compact between Boholano chieftain Rajah Sikatuna and Spanish explorer Miguel Lopez de Leganzpi Bohol's historicity is evident in the province's relaxed, laid-back pace. Excavation in ancient burial grounds reveal artifacts dating back to China's Tang dynasy. Indeed, the province already had strong trading ties with the Chinese long before the Spaniards set foot in the country. Every year, the compact between the Muslim chief and the Spanish conqueror is celebrated through the Sandugo Festival in July. All year-round, the museums and churches attest to the province's rich heritage and culture. The Chocolate Hills is the most famous natural attraction to be found in Bohol. The province is home to the world's...
Tourist Attractions / Things to Do
Bohol Museum
Once the residence of the country's fourth president, Carlos P. Garcia, the Bohol Provincial Museum is Tagbilaran is a showcase of the...
Chocolate Hills
Consisting of 1,268 haycock hills with heights ranging from 40 to 120 meters, the Chocolate Hils is a wonder of nature. RIghtly so, the Hills are considered as ...
Heritage Tour
An early Spanish settlement, the province of Bohol is filled with old churches, tree-lined plazas and ancestral houses. Visit the Bohol Museum in Tagbilaran, the Punta Cruz Watch Tower in Maribojoc (a wooden cross supposedly bestowed with mysterious powers), the Baclayon Church, and the marker ...
Hiking and Cycling
Bohol's numerous hills, valleys and plateaus are ideal for hiking and cycling. In Bilar, a three-kilometer man-made forest is sanctuary...
Hinagdanan Cave
With its breath-taking symphony of stalactites and stalagmites jutting out of the earth, the Hinagdanan Cave is certainly a sight to behold. Bring a swimsuit if you want to swim...
Old Churches and Other Religious Institution
One of the earliest Spanish settlements, Bohol is home to one of the country's oldest stone churches, the Baclayon Church. Built by the Jesuits, Baclayon features a rich ...
River Safari
Go on an enchanting river tour. Bohol has four major rivers, Inabanga and Ipil in the north and Loboc and Abatan down south. From Busay Falls, cruise down...
Swimming and Diving
To top off this idyllic scenery, Bohol has also been blessed with pristine white-sand beaches and serene dive spots. Panglao Island has a number of beach resorts for...
Travel
Getting There
From Manila, take a Philippine Airlines plane to Cebu, then catch a connecting flight or a fast ferry to Tagliaran City, the capital of Bohol.
Getting Around
Bohol's moderate weather allows for long walks under friendly skies. As in most parts of the country, buses, jeepneys and tricycles are the main source of transportation. It's advisable to wear light clothing. And always, when you're hopping about, wear a smile.
Staying In
Bohol has a number of moderately-sized hotels and resorts to suit any tourist's needs. The Bohol Beach Club and the Alona Kew White Sand beach Cottages at Panglao Island offer rooms overlooking the island's white sand beaches.
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