Exploring Bohol,Philippines

Things you'll love about Bohol

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Bohol is a small island located in visayas region. People living in Bohol known as Boholano or Bol-anon. They are also known to be very accomodating and amiable because hospitality towards guest was a major aspect in social life in Bohol. Bol-anon are also very civil, if you will meet them on streets,they will greet you "maayong adlaw"( good day), or "maayong gabie" ( good evening). They prefer to call each other Sana orSano when Bol-anon meets up in one place.

The Ija-ija Ahu-ahu

They said Bol-anon has ija-ija ahu-ahu attitude but IT'S NOT TRUE INDEED. Bol-anon are known to be a cheerful giver. They open doors to their guests and give some foods to the needy or to the beggar.

The Bohol Fiesta

Bohol is very rich in culture. From tourist spots up to the fiestas. Every month of may they celebrate fiestas. Mostly different barangay's celebrate fiesta in honor of their patron saint. It is also the month where they have families gathering because every family member who are far away from home will most likely going home during fiesta.

Food

Bol-anon serves food at their best. One of the main dish during fiesta is lechon baboy. Visitor and guest love it too because Bol-anon's lechon is different from any other. It tastes so delicious and crunchier up to the last bite. Following dishes are humba, menudo, afritada,pancit and many more.

In the evening, it is their custom for having a disco. Don't be surprise if you will see even younger age was at the disco.

Tricycles or Habal-habal

Like any other places, Bohol has public vehicles. Instead of jeepneys, you can ride tricycles or habal-habal. There are only 3 passengers allowed to get in in tricycles excluding the driver.Where Habal-habal allowed 3 to 4 person,that is why it was being called habal-habal because it could carry 3-4 persons at a time.Habal-habal is mostly at the barangays,while tricycles are mostly at the city. Fare is from 8 pesos and above depends on your destination.

The City

The city is free from pollutants. You can see everywhere the designated trash bin in the area.People are living by the qoute "clean and green, makes healthy living" and "Be honest even if others are not". People are vigilant and attentive and followed the traffic light so there's no hassle at all.The city sleeps early at night 10pm,at 11pm you cannot see anyone on streets.

Family and friends loves to hang out at the mall. As expected, plenty of events held at the mall so foresee a huge of people specially when there was a local band performing.

Buses

When going to town, buses in the terminal at your service. When you travel as commuters or just a passenger,there are designated bus on every town so there's no hassle at all. If you want to be more suited with your travel then van for hire at your service. Buses fare is from 80 pesos and above depends on your location, V-hire is from 120 pesos and above.

Tourist Destination

Bohol is wealthy of cultures, traditions and beauty spots. It is one of the first destination for travelers and explorers because there are wealth of attractions. The well known chocolate hills, the floating restaurant, the tarsiers, hanging bridge and the interesting rides like zip-line, cable car, root climbing, and the must try- the plunge. You can also visit Can-Umantad falls, where you can witness a very amazing and spectacular waterfalls. It is situated at the town of Candijay but before reaching the falls you have to travel along the bumpy road of Barangay Tambongan, Cadapdapan,Abilihan and Can-Umantad where the falls was situated.

The Beach

When you are eager to swim at the middle of your getaway then there's nowhere more ideal than Anda and Panglao Island. You will be more fun-filled with the white sandy beaches and sure you will be indulged with the affectionate and amiable people.

You can also visit Anda, ideal for your complete relaxation. It has white sandy beaches and approachable people. If you want to travel you can ride a series bus or v-hire. Anda is a 1 hour to 2 hours drive from Tagbilaran City.
Have fun and enjoy the white sandy beaches and snorkel in the crystal clear water, ideal for your tranquil, relaxing escape from the usual.

Souvenirs

Souvenirs is a big part of exploit. Bohol offers plenty of souvenirs to bring back home like t-shirts, tarsier souvenirs like key-chain, refrigerator magnets, pouches for cellphones and coins. You can also have native handicrafts like bags and wallets, where Bol-anon made this for you to bring back home as a remembrance.

Pasalubong

Of course! Aside from souvenirs, Don't forget to bring pasalubong for your family, love ones and friends. The best selling delicacies in Bohol no other than the Calamay or Kalamay.
It is made from sweet rice or malagkit (pilit in visayan), coconut milk and sugar and is place inside an empty coconut shell with a red ribbon around it. Also available in plastic containers, you can choose Ube flavor or the original flavor. The origin maker of Calamay was located at Jagna Bohol.

It's more fun in Bohol,Philippines!

New Philippines Paper Bill

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Featured are the famous Chocolate Hills and the Tarsier.

DIVING AT BALICASAG ISLAND

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Located off Panglao Island in Bohol, is an island called Balicasag. 1.5 hectares out of its total 25 hectares have been developed into a resort. The island's crystal blue waters provide a clear, vivid view of its corals, fishes and other marine life.

HINAGDANAN CAVE

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Hinagdanan Cave is a naturally lighted cavern with a deep lake and it is one of the most visited spots by tourist and vacationers. Hinagdanan cave is a 30 minutes drive from Tagbilaran City.

DIVING AT CANAWA

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Canawa which is geographically situated in Candijay Town, Bohol province. It was being called Canawa because it shaped like "Cawa" or "Pan". Entrance fee for adult is 20 pesos and 10 pesos for children.

BOHOL TROPICS RESORT

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Bohol Tropics Resort located in Tagbilaran City overflows with hospitality and excellent services. The hotel has a spacious for wedding venue,entertainment including swimming and dancing because it has its own club- The Lazer Club. Events are persistently held at the bar. Come and enjoy!

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BOHOL BEE FARM

Come and visit Bohol Bee Farm, I am sure you will enjoy because the place is very relaxing and cozy,people are hospitable and accomodating. Dont forget to try Malunggay Ice cream,it tastes so good!

PAMILACAN ISLAND DOLPHIN AND WHALE WATCHING

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I've been here 3 years ago, my friend did her blowout on her graduation for whale watching and totally it was sooo amazing! It was really my first time riding on a pump boat,kinda scary because the sea was so deep and blue and the fact that I didn't know how to swim hehe. Ohhh, the place is like a paradise,people are so friendly and charming and the beautiful creatures live here, the DOLPHINS! Thanks to them because we spot them not so tough! They appear everywhere and it was really fun. I like the idea of touching them but was scared to drop off the sea! hehe.It was really a one of a kind experience. Thank you Chary Valeroso for this treat!

ESKAYA BEACH RESORT

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BED AT ESKAYA

Eskaya Beach Resort & Spa is in Barangay Tawala, located on the north-west part of Panglao Island in the province of Bohol, Philippines.

BACLAYON CHURCH

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The Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Baclayon is considered to be one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. It is one of the best presevered Jesuit build churches in the region.The first Spanish missionaries or doctrineros in the region, Fr. Juan de Torres and Fr. Gabriel Sanchez, first settled in Baclayon in 1595.

Danao Adventure

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A 480 meter zip line called “Sui-Slide”. At an altitude of 200m, it is both the highest and longest zipline in the Philippines.

The new attraction is part of the “Eco/Extreme Adventure Tour” (or shortened to EAT Danao), with activities like wall climbing and river kayaking which is being promoted by the municipality of Danao, Bohol. It is definitely a welcome addition to the usual Bohol Day Tour.

Guindulman Church

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The church “Birhen Sa Kalipay”, as the local dialect calls the “Our Lady of Consolation” celebrates its feast day on September 8.

Guindulman is home to the Basdio Marine Sanctuary which occupies 18.4 hectares of Guindulman’s fishing ground.

Guindulman

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GUINDULMAN is an old town situated in the eastern part of Bohol, 84.6 kilometers from Tagbilaran,the capital city of the province. It is said that this town used to be called Guindulman, meaning "overtaken by darkness or in visaya "DOOM" or "kangitngit" because of many ACASIA TREES growing in the town proper during the haspinic time.
It is bounded by the towns of Candijay, Anda and Duero. It is a coastal town which is considered a 4th class municipality with a population of 32,355 people according to the 2007 census and is under the 3rd Congressional District.

The town has a land area of 11,770 hectares and politically subdivided into 19 barangays, namely: Basdio, Bato, Bayong, Biabas, Bulawan, Cabantian, Canhaway, Cansiwang, CASBU, Catungawan Sur, Catungawan Norte, Guinacot, Guio-ang, Lombog, Mayuga, Sawang (Poblacion), Tabajan (Poblacion), Tabunok, and Trinidad.

Public Market

Bohol Maps

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Out of the 7,107 islands in the Philippines, there is one island that has earned the reputation as the complete travel destination—the island province of Bohol.. Considered as the 10th largest island in the archipelago, this oval shaped island province is located in the heart of the Visayas region. It lies between the provinces of Cebu and Leyte to the northwest and to the northeast respectively.

ALONA KEW WHITE BEACH

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The resort resides on a white sandy beach, overlooking clear blue waters and tropical coconut tree-lined pathways. The perfect family retreat, children can amuse themselves in the play park whilst you catch up on some reading by the poolside or get a soothing massage. The resort's restaurant is located near the reception and serves an array of local, international, and seafood dishes. Popular with locals and tourists for diving, the hotel takes guests on a tour of famous diving spots that include Coral Point, Snake Point and Blue Wall. Guests can also go snorkeling and jet skiing. The hotel is an ideal destination spot for families and diving enthusiasts

SAGBAYAN PEAK

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Sagbayan Peak is a mountain resort and recreation center located in the town of Sagbayan, about 45 miles northwest of Tagbilaran City. Offering a 360-degree perspective view of the famed Chocolate Hills plus the distant blue sea separating Bohol from the island of Cebu, the place has captured the interest of the nature loving tourists.

BLOOD COMPACT SITE

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Barangay Bool, Tagbilaran City: An historical marker marks the location where Datu Sikatuna, a native Chieftain, forged a blood compact with Don Miguel Lopez de Legazpi representing the King of Spain, for the purpose of fostering friendly relations between the two nations. The Blood Compact on March 16, 1565 is considered as the first "Treaty of Friendship" between Europe and Asia.

DAP-DAP BEACH RESORT (ANDA)

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Come and Visit ANDA! A perfect place for complete relaxation, the white beaches and the warmed and friendly people. Nothing beats Dap-Dap beach. Visit now and have fun!

Tarsiers

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Tarsiers are haplorrhine primates of the genus Tarsius, a monotypic genus in the family Tarsiidae, which is itself the lone extant family within the infraorder Tarsiiformes

Chocolate Hills

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See the hills? Yes,indeed it was chocolate hills! We had our trip to bohol 4 years ago and the first place we had visited is the chocolate hills. The place was beautiful and amazing, the hills are perfectly coned. It was one of a kind experience. Nothing beats chocolate hills,the place is simply amazing!