Bohol

Bohol is the Philippines’ tenth largest island and abounds with rich pristine beaches, dive sites, and ecological formations. The Chocolate Hills, 1,268 limestone hills, looking like chocolates hence the name, are scattered all over the province. Bohol is believed to be a sea floor millions of years ago and is evidenced by the sea shells and other marine fossils found in Chocolate Hills.

The City of Tagbilaran also abounds in white-sand beaches. Among these are Panglao Island and Alona Beach. World-class dive sites can be found in the islands of Balicasag and Pamilacan. Also located in Panglao is the Hinagdanan Cave, an underground cave with a natural pool to boast. Dauis Church, a century-old church with a well in front of the altar is also worth a visit.

Located in the eastbound road leading to Bool is the Blood Compact Site, portraying the friendship between Spanish and Filipino represented by Spanish Conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and Rajah Sikatuna, Filipino local leader. Also found along the road is Baclayon Church, founded in the 1500s, and one of the oldest churches in the Philippines and also famous for its collection of antiques and centuries-old religious artworks.

Cruises are available along the Loboc River where you can have you lunch while listening to local musicians playing songs for the local and foreign tourists. There is also a man-made forest in Bilar with very tall trees. Another attraction is the Tarsier Visitor Center in Corella where you can find the tarsier, a noctural mammal and is considered the world’s smallest primate.