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BOHOL
Overview
Ask about Bohol and you’ll get these answers- Chocolate hills, Tarsier, Peanut kisses, Baclayon church and “calamay” (sweet sticky rice). In fact, Bohol is one of the most well liked tourist destination among foreigners and locals. It deserves to be tagged as #1 tourism destination in the Philippines. Visitors in Bohol will not just enjoy the God given enchanting creations but as well as the white sand beaches, crystal blue sea waters, amazing diving spots and the wonders of historical landmarks. It is an island province located at the Philippines which belongs to Region VII or the Central Visayas region. Tagbiliran City is the capital. Bohol’s climate is generally dry with maximum rainfall on the month of June and October. Communication to your love ones from the different parts of the world is not a problem in here since it is wired to the rest of the world through its state of the art telephone facilities either internationally or locally. Bohol has a lot to offer like any provinces do.
CHECK OUT
- Chocolate Hills- the famous tourist attraction in Bohol. Traveling in Bohol without Chocolate Hills is a dry thing. Never miss to see Chocolate Hills or else you’ll lose half of your travel. It is called as such because during dry and sunny season the green leaves that cover the hills will change into brown. At dawn or sunset, the Chocolate Hills are a tempting sight.
- Tarsiers- the smallest primates on Earth. Tarsiers have enormous round eyes, lengthy feet, head like an owl and a relatively very long tail. Most visitors never miss a chance to take picture with this cute primate.
- Loboc River- Visiting Loboc River will give you an opportunity to see around the idyllic spot that would make a great way to explore the environment or just to unwind.
- Baclayon Church- It is considered as one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. This ancient massive edifice is one of the greatly preserved Jesuit structures that retains its beauty until now.
- Hinagdanan Cave- Any sources of lights are needed when you visit this spooky underworld of stalactites and stalagmites and be amazed with the cold pool inside the cave. This is where most tourist adventurers frequent because of the enthralling and awe-inspiring wonders inside the cave.
- Punta Cruz Watch Tower- this archaic tower served as a look out during the sudden attack of barbarous pirates. The Tower offers captivating views of Cebu, Siquior and Mindanao and ideal for picnic spots.
THINGS TO DO
- Eating at Floating Restaurant. Serves splendid foods usually seafoods and be serenaded by their talented in house musical groups. Take a chance to cruise around the fantastic scenery of Loboc River.
- Swimming & Diving. Gifted with pristine white sand beach and placid diving spots, Bohol is perfect to have a water adventure activity. Dive at Balicasag Island as it is known for its awesome diving sites. Panglao Island is also popular among sun lovers where it offers great & extreme water sports activities.
- Do a dolphin and whale watching. An excursion that everyone will completely enjoy. Every minute of the show is worth watching.
- Shopping. Don’t forget in your shopping list the native delicacies- calamay, peanut kisses, and broas.
- Picture taking. Who else would ever forget this important thing? Strike your best pose with the beautiful backgrounds of Bohol’s Tourist attractions.
STAY
- Amarela (Libaong Beach Barangay Libaong, Panglao, Bohol) - A perfect place for romantic getaway of honeymooners or couples celebrating anniversaries. The price of the room is very reasonable considering the polite staff, clean and elegant rooms and good food.
- Ananyana Beach Resort (Doljo Beach, Panglao-Island, Bohol) – A little peace of heaven wherein you can experience the holiday you are dreaming of, that is away from the hustle and bustle of stressful work. This is the perfect place to be to recharge your tired mind and body.
- Metro Centre (C.P.G. Avenue, Bohol) – Hotel in the city, a walking distance from the shopping mall and church. The staffs are friendly and accommodating.
- La Estrella Beach Resort (Cabilao , Bohol)- This might not be your average 4 or 5 star hotels/resorts but this is a paradise.
In plain simple, Bohol is a sight to behold.
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