A beguiling island which is home to the iconic Chocolate Hills which are thousands of dome-shaped chocolate colored limestone hills situated in the province's central portion. Bohol is also known for the Queen Bee Farm, the Loboc River Cruise, white sand beaches and dive sites in Panglao Island, centuries old stone churches, the gigantic Humpback Whales, the mischievous dolphins, the flying lemur and the tarsier, the world's smallest primate.
A wonderful blend of nature and culture. Bohol is the prime eco-cultural tourist destination in the Philippines. The island boasts of a rich heritage of centuries old churches, peculiar musical instruments and angelic voices.
Bohol also boasts of ecological wonders such as the Chocolate Hills of Carmen, the largest man-made forest in the Philippines found in Bilar. The pristine white beaches of Panglao and the acclaimed dive spots scattered all over the province.
Add to that a people of warmth and dignity, making this southern province the destination of choice of local and foreign tourists.
BOHOL MAN-MADE FOREST
Bilar-Loboc, Bohol
You can pass this amazing attraction on your way to chocolate Hills. It was as though the surrounding landscape morphed from farmlands to forest in an instant. Take photos in the middle of the road, relax, feel the cool of the nature and no one would believe it is actually a man-made.
SO AMAZING.
Chocolate Hills
Carmen, Bohol
If you think the attractions in this picture are amazing, wait till you see them for real. Bohol is an experience of a lifetime.
Balicasag Island
One of the small islands in Bohol, Philippines. The island is only 1.5 acre it is famous for its marine sanctuary, many tourists love to dive in Balicasag Island because of its rich marine life beneath the island. Balicasag Island is a 30-45 minute boat ride from Alona Beach, Panglao Island in Bohol, Philippines.
**Surf Zipline **
Bike Zipline
Twin Hanging Bridge
Sevilla Bohol
Air Baloon
FLY HIGH with this HOT AIR BALLOON IN BOHOL
With the amazing view of Chocolate Hills
MANGROVE FOREST
Another tourist destination is the mangrove forest in barangay Panadtaran, Candijay, Bohol. The forest is a wide 1,472 hectares, 600 hectares of which was awarded by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to the Panadtaran Mangrove Association or PAMAS in 1999. The group is composed of local residents, mostly fishermen and farmers who organized themselves in 1996.
The Candijay mangrove forest is one of the most diverse in the country and boasts of at least 36 species. Some of the mangrove trees are century-old and look gaunt and old. Majority of the trees are of the “bakauan” type (Rhizophora Stylosa) who has arching stilt roots emerging from the trunk. In Greek, Rhizophora Stylosa means “root bearer”.
THE MANGROVE FOREST TODAY
Today, the Candijay mangrove forest is a tourist destination. The PAMAS organization has set-up a boardwalk and bamboo bridges for the convenience of the tourists when they explore the innermost area of the forest or go bird watching.
River cruises are offered along Candijay’s rivers Cabadian, Matulid and Sagomay while members of the group serenade the tourists during tours. Tour guides are available and they give out bits of information about the mangrove, the different species, their scientific names and their uses.
With an initial membership of 40, the group has grown to more than a hundred members and their once poverty-stricken barangay has much improved. They have successfully promoted the mangrove area into a tourist destination. For guided tours, contact PAMAS at telephone number 526-0197.
ABOUT CANDIJAY
The Candijay mangrove forest is located in Barangay Panadtaran, Candijay town, Bohol, Philippines. The town is in the eastern part of Bohol about 92.2 kilometers from Tagbilaran City, a two-hour ride away. The town was established in 1879 with a land area of 8,687 hectares consisting of 21 barangays.
The name of the town is said to have come from the words “Kang Dihay” meaning belonging to Dihay, a strong man with many followers. The name was eventually changed to Candijay and was organized during the Spanish regime.
Kawasihan Sanbar
Candijay Bohol
If you simply want to enjoy swimming in the crystal clear water or play catch or even drown you with the sumptuous taste “kilaw-kilaw” in the white sand beach, have it in Kawasihan sanbar!
Kawasihan Floating Cottages
If you’re more in love with the sea, this is something you should see when you go to Candijay!
Bohol Python and Wildlife Park
Prony the world longest and preserved python
Blood Compact Shrine
Bool Tagbilaran Bohol
The Sandugo was a blood compact, performed in the island of Bohol in the Philippines, between the Spanish explorer Miguel López de Legazpi and Datu Sikatuna the chieftain of Bohol on March 16, 1565, to seal their friendship as part of the tribal tradition. This is considered as the first treaty of friendship between the Spaniards and Filipinos. "Sandugo" is a Visayan word which means "One Blood".
Pamilacan Island
DOLPHIN and WHALE WATCHING
Fish Sanctuary
MAG-ASO FALLS
Antequera, Bohol
Mag-aso Falls is located in Barangay Can-omay, Antequera, Bohol. This tourist attraction has a beautiful twin cascades with approximate height of 20 feet dropping down to a cool and deep natural pool. Situated inside a forested area being maintained by the Antequera Local Governmen Unit (LGU), Mag-aso Falls offer an alternative getaway in Bohol apart from the usual beaches, heritage sites and Chocolate Hills. Since it is not that touristy compared to other Bohol tourist spots, there is a big possibility that you can enjoy the falls all to yourself if you go there on a weekday.
Mag-aso Falls is not often included in packaged tour itineraries because it is out of the way of the usual Panglao-Loboc-Chocolate Hills route. However, getting there is relatively cheap and easy and you don't have to hire a private vehicle as public transportation is readily available in going to Antequera.
Tarsier Sanctuary
Loboc, Bohol
measures 4 to 5 inches and is considered as the world’s smallest primate. Its size is no longer than an adult man’s hand and weigh only about 113 to 142 grams or four to five ounces. The primate belongs to the more primitive sub-order Prosimii or prosimian that dates back 45 million years.
Loboc Riverwatch Floating Restaurant
Loboc Bohol is home of the famous Loboc Children’s Choir, Loboc is a peaceful municipality that is world famous to its well-known river which is aptly called Loboc River. This river is one of the cleanest rivers in the country. This is the one tourist spot you don’t want to miss during your Bohol Tours.
When visiting the town of Loboc you can experience cruising along the river on board small a bancas or floating restaurant.
The Loboc River Dinner Cruise starts by the Loay Bridge which is located in the neighboring town of Loay or at the Loboc town proper where you can choose from a variety of river cruising vessels. The Loboc River cruise usually runs for an hour or so back and forth.
Make sure you ad this tour to your itinerary when visiting bohol…its something you wont want to miss…
Alicia Hill Panoramic View
Alicia Bohol
Trekking? Biking? Nature Watching?
Alicia Binabaje Hill Panoramic View can cover it all!
"the luxury of simplicity in nature and people"
Jardin Necitas
Bagumbayan, Pilar, Bohol
A vast garden of illuminated LED flowers that will soothe your senses after an exciting adventure around the island.
The famous 1200 hanging umbrellas in Jetafe, Bohol
Can-Umantad Falls
Let’s go to Candijay, Bohol
Check this out the amazing Can-umantad falls. The tallest falls in Bohol.
BUTTERFLY SANCTUARY
Panglao Bohol
**QUEEN BEE FARM **
Hinagdanan Cave
A cave on Panglao Island in Bohol. It is a naturally lighted cavern with a deep lagoon and many large stalactites and stalagmites. The cave is about 100 metres long of beautiful rock formations.
**Who among you jumped the Cabognaw Cave Pool in Anda Bohol? **
One of the beautiful beaches in Panglao Bohol
Virgin Island
More commonly known to tourists as Virgin Island, Pungtud Island lies in the middle of a relatively shallow area between Balicasag and Panglao Islands.
Words cannot describe how beautiful it is, so you need to visit it!
Those scenes are very beautiful, they never get old
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Beautiful photography 👍👍👍
thank you @hazmisyahputra
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