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Here are the places you should visit in Bohol!



Bohol is one of the Philippines' most popular and tourist-friendly locations. Because of its magnificent and unique features, including the Chocolate Hills, this island province in the Central Visayas area attracts people from all over the world.

The province has a long and illustrious history, with churches going back to the time of Spanish colonialism. It has a variety of adrenaline-pumping activities for adventurers. But it is Panglao Island's beautiful beaches, world-class dive spots, and generally laid-back provincial culture that give Bohol its distinct appeal.

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TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Here are some things you might consider bringing with you for your day tour / adventure:

Shopee is my go-to app for things I needed like the ones above. If you'd like discounts and vouchers, you may get the best offers here:

Bohol Tourist Spots

In this guide, I list 15+ tourist spots to not miss when you are in Bohol.


Anda

This little town east of Tagbilaran City is home to quiet fishing villages, a laid-back resort community, and the dreamiest beach in Bohol.

Anda Beach

Groomed as one of the promising tourism destinations in Bohol province, Anda is a historic community that is beaming with rustic personality, scenic parks, and economic opportunities for its residents.

Location: Anda, Bohol
Things to do: beach tour, swimming


Balicasag Island

Balicasag Island is one of the top diving spots in the Philippines for scuba diving tours for certified divers because of its sea turtles and shouldn't be missed when planning your diving tours in the country.

Balicasag Island

Go snorkeling and marvel at giant clams, sea turtles, colorful schools of fish and beautiful coral reefs.

Location: Balicasag Island, Bohol
Things to do: snorkeling, island hopping


Blood Compact Shrine

This shrine commemorates the peace treaty between the chieftain of Bohol, Datu Sikatuna, and Spanish explorer Miguel López de Legazpi in 1565. The Blood Compact Monument is an artwork that was made to honor the first international treaty between the Philippines and Spain.  

Blood Compact Shrine

The life-sized monument was created by National Artist Napoleon Abueva, a native Boholano as well. The memorial stands in an area along the side of what is now known as Tagbilaran East Road in the Bool District.

Location: J.P, EK Inting St, Tagbilaran City, 6300 Bohol
Things to do: day tour, picture taking


Bohol Bee Farm

Learn more about honey production and watch locals weave handicrafts at this farm. Then, round off your visit with a scoop of delicious malunggay ice cream.

Bohol Bee Farm

Aside from its bees, Bohol Bee Farm has a hotel accommodation and a restaurant where you can eat farm-to-table dishes they made. See more restaurants in Bohol.

Location: Purok 1, Brgy Dao, Dauis, Bohol
Things to do: Learn about bees and honey, eat their farm-to-table products



Chocolate Hills

Nestled in the heart of Bohol, Philippines, the Chocolate Hills stand as one of the country's most iconic natural wonders.

Chocolate Hills

Marvel at the sight of more than 1,200 conical, symmetrical haycock hills, each standing at a height between 30m and 50m. At the end of the dry season, these grassy hills turn from vibrant green to chocolate brown — hence their name.

Location: Loay Interior Rd, Carmen, Bohol
Things to do: sightseeing, picture-taking


Chocolate Hills Adventure Park

This eco-adventure park offers all sorts of thrilling activities, such as the Bike Zip, which involves cycling on a tightrope (while strapped to state-of-the-art safety equipment, of course!).

Chocolate Hills Adventure Park

Push yourself to the limit with their "The Rush Bike Zip". Pedal your way as you view the famous Chocolate Hills. Challenge yourself with their tree top rope courses. Surf your way to Hawaii, as you try Asia's first "Wave Runner Surf Zipline".

Location: Camanayon, Brgy Buenos Aires, Carmen, Bohol
Things to do: go for outdoor activities


Danao Adventure Park

Adrenaline junkies will love the activities at this park – for instance, you can take The Plunge, a canyon swing that sends you on a 45m free fall. Then there’s also the Suislide, a 500m-long zipline suspended between two mountains.

Location: Jetafe Rd, Danao, Panglao Island
Things to do: themepark activities, zipline


Habitat Bohol Wildlife Adventure

This butterfly sanctuary offers guided tours through the open butterfly garden and netted butterfly enclosure.

Location: Bilar, Bohol
Things to do: learn about butterflies, day tour

Cheapest Flights and Airline Tickets Online Booking

Hinagdanan Cave

Take a refreshing dip in this cave, which contains a deep lagoon and striking limestone formations. Hinagdanan Cave, which also means “Laddered” in Cebuano, is a naturally lighted cavern with a deep lagoon and many large stalactites and stalagmites. The cave is one of the many wondrous caves in the island province of Bohol.

Location: Bingag, Dauis, Panglao Island
Things to do: explore the cave


Loboc River Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing river cruise that includes a sumptuous buffet lunch and an entertaining cultural performance. Loboc River Cruise comes inclusive of a generous buffet lunch, or dinner served right on the raft.

Loboc River Cruise

This floating restaurant also has singers and musicians onboard to serenade guests while they enjoy popular Filipino dishes. The river cruise starts from Loay Bridge near the Church of San Pedro. Midway through the 1-hour cruise, the raft stops in front of a large hut for a short performance by more singers and dancers dressed in traditional baro't saya.

Location: Loboc, Bohol
Things to do: enjoy the cruise, food


Bilar Man-Made Forest

This 2-kilometer stretch of mahogany trees on the border of the towns of Loboc and Bilar is the result of a reforestation project.

Man-made Forest in Bohol

Location: Loay Interior Rd
Things to do: picture taking


National Museum Bohol

The local branch of the National Museum is a must-visit for those arriving on a flight to Bohol. It houses artefacts from excavated sites in the Anda Peninsula, which in turn offer insights into the history and geology of Bohol.

National Museum Bohol

Location: Old Capitol Complex, Carlos P. Garcia Avenue, corner J.S. Torralba St, Poblacion, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Things to do: tour inside the museum



Panglao Island

This island offers impressive diving spots and superb beaches. Panglao Island is located in the north Bohol Sea in the Central Visayas region of the Visayas island group, in the south-central Philippines.

Location: Panglao Island
Things to do: explore the island, enjoy the beach, go for diving


Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary

The Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary is an eco-tourism destination located in Corella, Bohol. It is where you can see and visit the smallest primates that are mostly found in Southeast Asia — tarsiers. The Philippine Tarsier Foundation established the tarsier sanctuary to protect these endangered species while also promoting eco-friendly tourism.

Philippine Tarsier

This tourist attraction also has a visitor’s complex with an exhibition area, cafeteria, audiovisual room, research center full of tarsier-related information, library, conference rooms, and more that you can check to learn more about these small creatures.

Location: Corella, Bohol
Things to do: learn about Philippine Tarsier and encounter with them


Saint Joseph the Worker Cathedral

St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral Parish also known as "Tagbilaran Cathedral" of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tagbiliran was established on 1767. The cathedral is the largest church in Tagbilaran City. See mass schedule here.

Saint Joseph the Worker Cathedral

Saint Joseph the Worker Cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Tagbilaran which comprises Bohol's western half. The cathedral is located in Tagbilaran poblacion and was installed with a historical marker by the NHCP in 1953.

Location: Bohol Circumferential Rd, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Things to do: visit the cathedral - shrine


Virgin Island

Take a day trip to this uninhabited island, where you can go snorkeling. Do note that the majority of the island is usually submerged during high tide.

Virgin Island

Location: Panglao Island
Things to do: swimming, beach tour


ATTRACTIONS TO SEE IN BOHOL 

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How to get to Bohol

There are many ways to travel to Tagbilaran, Bohol from any points in the Philippines (major cities like Manila, Cebu and Davao).



Best Time to Visit Bohol

The best season is from March to June.

Sandugo Festival in Bohol

Bohol celebrates several festivals every year. The best reasons to jump on a flight to Bohol (Tagbilaran) are for the Ubi Festival (January), Sandugo Festival (July), and the Saulog Festival (May). See all festivals celebrated in Bohol.


ACTIVITIES AND TOURS IN MANILA


Bohol Hotels & Accommodation

Here are top-rated resort accommodation near Tagbilaran, Bohol:
The Bellevue Resort



IMPORTANT NOTE: The rates, contact details and other information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without IMFWJ's notice. Should you know the updated information, please let us know by leaving a message in the comment box below.


15+ Bohol Tourist Spots (You Must Visit!)


Here are the places you should visit in Bohol!



Bohol is one of the Philippines' most popular and tourist-friendly locations. Because of its magnificent and unique features, including the Chocolate Hills, this island province in the Central Visayas area attracts people from all over the world.

The province has a long and illustrious history, with churches going back to the time of Spanish colonialism. It has a variety of adrenaline-pumping activities for adventurers. But it is Panglao Island's beautiful beaches, world-class dive spots, and generally laid-back provincial culture that give Bohol its distinct appeal.

Loading...

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Here are some things you might consider bringing with you for your day tour / adventure:

Shopee is my go-to app for things I needed like the ones above. If you'd like discounts and vouchers, you may get the best offers here:

Bohol Tourist Spots

In this guide, I list 15+ tourist spots to not miss when you are in Bohol.


Anda

This little town east of Tagbilaran City is home to quiet fishing villages, a laid-back resort community, and the dreamiest beach in Bohol.

Anda Beach

Groomed as one of the promising tourism destinations in Bohol province, Anda is a historic community that is beaming with rustic personality, scenic parks, and economic opportunities for its residents.

Location: Anda, Bohol
Things to do: beach tour, swimming


Balicasag Island

Balicasag Island is one of the top diving spots in the Philippines for scuba diving tours for certified divers because of its sea turtles and shouldn't be missed when planning your diving tours in the country.

Balicasag Island

Go snorkeling and marvel at giant clams, sea turtles, colorful schools of fish and beautiful coral reefs.

Location: Balicasag Island, Bohol
Things to do: snorkeling, island hopping


Blood Compact Shrine

This shrine commemorates the peace treaty between the chieftain of Bohol, Datu Sikatuna, and Spanish explorer Miguel López de Legazpi in 1565. The Blood Compact Monument is an artwork that was made to honor the first international treaty between the Philippines and Spain.  

Blood Compact Shrine

The life-sized monument was created by National Artist Napoleon Abueva, a native Boholano as well. The memorial stands in an area along the side of what is now known as Tagbilaran East Road in the Bool District.

Location: J.P, EK Inting St, Tagbilaran City, 6300 Bohol
Things to do: day tour, picture taking


Bohol Bee Farm

Learn more about honey production and watch locals weave handicrafts at this farm. Then, round off your visit with a scoop of delicious malunggay ice cream.

Bohol Bee Farm

Aside from its bees, Bohol Bee Farm has a hotel accommodation and a restaurant where you can eat farm-to-table dishes they made. See more restaurants in Bohol.

Location: Purok 1, Brgy Dao, Dauis, Bohol
Things to do: Learn about bees and honey, eat their farm-to-table products



Chocolate Hills

Nestled in the heart of Bohol, Philippines, the Chocolate Hills stand as one of the country's most iconic natural wonders.

Chocolate Hills

Marvel at the sight of more than 1,200 conical, symmetrical haycock hills, each standing at a height between 30m and 50m. At the end of the dry season, these grassy hills turn from vibrant green to chocolate brown — hence their name.

Location: Loay Interior Rd, Carmen, Bohol
Things to do: sightseeing, picture-taking


Chocolate Hills Adventure Park

This eco-adventure park offers all sorts of thrilling activities, such as the Bike Zip, which involves cycling on a tightrope (while strapped to state-of-the-art safety equipment, of course!).

Chocolate Hills Adventure Park

Push yourself to the limit with their "The Rush Bike Zip". Pedal your way as you view the famous Chocolate Hills. Challenge yourself with their tree top rope courses. Surf your way to Hawaii, as you try Asia's first "Wave Runner Surf Zipline".

Location: Camanayon, Brgy Buenos Aires, Carmen, Bohol
Things to do: go for outdoor activities


Danao Adventure Park

Adrenaline junkies will love the activities at this park – for instance, you can take The Plunge, a canyon swing that sends you on a 45m free fall. Then there’s also the Suislide, a 500m-long zipline suspended between two mountains.

Location: Jetafe Rd, Danao, Panglao Island
Things to do: themepark activities, zipline


Habitat Bohol Wildlife Adventure

This butterfly sanctuary offers guided tours through the open butterfly garden and netted butterfly enclosure.

Location: Bilar, Bohol
Things to do: learn about butterflies, day tour

Cheapest Flights and Airline Tickets Online Booking

Hinagdanan Cave

Take a refreshing dip in this cave, which contains a deep lagoon and striking limestone formations. Hinagdanan Cave, which also means “Laddered” in Cebuano, is a naturally lighted cavern with a deep lagoon and many large stalactites and stalagmites. The cave is one of the many wondrous caves in the island province of Bohol.

Location: Bingag, Dauis, Panglao Island
Things to do: explore the cave


Loboc River Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing river cruise that includes a sumptuous buffet lunch and an entertaining cultural performance. Loboc River Cruise comes inclusive of a generous buffet lunch, or dinner served right on the raft.

Loboc River Cruise

This floating restaurant also has singers and musicians onboard to serenade guests while they enjoy popular Filipino dishes. The river cruise starts from Loay Bridge near the Church of San Pedro. Midway through the 1-hour cruise, the raft stops in front of a large hut for a short performance by more singers and dancers dressed in traditional baro't saya.

Location: Loboc, Bohol
Things to do: enjoy the cruise, food


Bilar Man-Made Forest

This 2-kilometer stretch of mahogany trees on the border of the towns of Loboc and Bilar is the result of a reforestation project.

Man-made Forest in Bohol

Location: Loay Interior Rd
Things to do: picture taking


National Museum Bohol

The local branch of the National Museum is a must-visit for those arriving on a flight to Bohol. It houses artefacts from excavated sites in the Anda Peninsula, which in turn offer insights into the history and geology of Bohol.

National Museum Bohol

Location: Old Capitol Complex, Carlos P. Garcia Avenue, corner J.S. Torralba St, Poblacion, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Things to do: tour inside the museum



Panglao Island

This island offers impressive diving spots and superb beaches. Panglao Island is located in the north Bohol Sea in the Central Visayas region of the Visayas island group, in the south-central Philippines.

Location: Panglao Island
Things to do: explore the island, enjoy the beach, go for diving


Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary

The Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary is an eco-tourism destination located in Corella, Bohol. It is where you can see and visit the smallest primates that are mostly found in Southeast Asia — tarsiers. The Philippine Tarsier Foundation established the tarsier sanctuary to protect these endangered species while also promoting eco-friendly tourism.

Philippine Tarsier

This tourist attraction also has a visitor’s complex with an exhibition area, cafeteria, audiovisual room, research center full of tarsier-related information, library, conference rooms, and more that you can check to learn more about these small creatures.

Location: Corella, Bohol
Things to do: learn about Philippine Tarsier and encounter with them


Saint Joseph the Worker Cathedral

St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral Parish also known as "Tagbilaran Cathedral" of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tagbiliran was established on 1767. The cathedral is the largest church in Tagbilaran City. See mass schedule here.

Saint Joseph the Worker Cathedral

Saint Joseph the Worker Cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Tagbilaran which comprises Bohol's western half. The cathedral is located in Tagbilaran poblacion and was installed with a historical marker by the NHCP in 1953.

Location: Bohol Circumferential Rd, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Things to do: visit the cathedral - shrine


Virgin Island

Take a day trip to this uninhabited island, where you can go snorkeling. Do note that the majority of the island is usually submerged during high tide.

Virgin Island

Location: Panglao Island
Things to do: swimming, beach tour


ATTRACTIONS TO SEE IN BOHOL 

Klook.com

How to get to Bohol

There are many ways to travel to Tagbilaran, Bohol from any points in the Philippines (major cities like Manila, Cebu and Davao).



Best Time to Visit Bohol

The best season is from March to June.

Sandugo Festival in Bohol

Bohol celebrates several festivals every year. The best reasons to jump on a flight to Bohol (Tagbilaran) are for the Ubi Festival (January), Sandugo Festival (July), and the Saulog Festival (May). See all festivals celebrated in Bohol.


ACTIVITIES AND TOURS IN MANILA


Bohol Hotels & Accommodation

Here are top-rated resort accommodation near Tagbilaran, Bohol:
The Bellevue Resort



IMPORTANT NOTE: The rates, contact details and other information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without IMFWJ's notice. Should you know the updated information, please let us know by leaving a message in the comment box below.


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