Bohol: The Land of Natural Beauty

BOHOL: The Land of Natural Beauty

Bohol is the home province of the fourth President of the Republic of the Philippines, Carlos Polistico Garcia (1957-1960), who was born in the municipality of Talibon.

It is also the home of the tarsier, the big-eyed insect insect-eating primate whose size is smaller than one's fist. Scientists regard the tarsier as the oldest mammal now inhabiting the earth.

It has a rich historical and cultural heritage. History tells us that the first international peace treaty, otherwise known as the "Blood Compact" between Sikatuna and Legazpi, was made on the island.

Other attractions are waterfalls amidst verdant forests, caves with stalagmites and stalactites, natural parks, exotic wildlife, centuries old churches, and many historical landmarks. Delicacies too, which are truly Boholano like the sticky concoction in a coconut shell called calamay, mouth-watering peanut kisses, hojaldres, kinatloan and many more.

It is also rich in historical and cultural heritage. History tells us that the first international peace treaty, otherwise known as the "Blood Compact" between Sikatuna and Legazpi, was made on the island.

Come and visit BOHOL and find out for yourself the beauty of nature beyond your imagination.

The Sandugo Blood Compact Site in Tagbilaran City, Bohol Philippines. It was built to commemorate the blood compact peace treaty between de Legazpi and Sikatuna on March 16, 1565. As a sign of peace and friendship between the two men and the nations each represent, the men drank from a common cup, which also contains drops of blood taken from each other's arm.

Bohol Tropics Resort in Tagbilaran City, Bohol Philippines. Located in the heart of the city of Tagbilaran.

Balicasag Island Dive Resort in Bohol, Philippines .

This low, flat island is situated four kilometers southwest of Duljo Point off

Panglao Reef. Surrounded by a sandy shell coraline beach, the island is fringed by a narrow reef shelf 9 to 49.5 meters wide. The tops of the submarine cliffs are covered with hard coral while lower levels are covered with sponges and gorgonians. A thriving fish community is found around the cliff face area. Jacks, barracudas and mackerels also abound.

Badjang Spring in Valencia, Bohol, Philippines. Badiang Spring is an extraordinary water system that is located in Valencia. This is an underground spring that provides freshwater that gushes out from twin pipes that are located near Bohol Sea. The freshwater that is released from the twin pipes is diverted to fill two swimming pools of opposite sizes. The larger one basically is for adult swimmers and the smaller one is intended for children only. Although this natural attraction has not yet gained fame similar to that of the Loboc River, this spring is beginning to draw attention from an increasing number of travellers.
Well-sheltered picnic tables have already been installed near this scenic spot to invite picnickers to experience the beauty of the spring.

Bohol Divers Resort in Tawala, Panglao, Bohol, Philippines. Powder white sands beach, crystal clear seas, long strech beach fronts, are some of the attributes of Alona BEach where the bohol Divers resort is strategically situated.

Alona Divers in Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines.
The seawater of the Philippines is enriched by nourishing currents from the Sea of Japan, the Pacific Ocean, the South China Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Celebes Sea. The marine life of the whole Indo-Pacific region can be found in Philippine waters.


Chocolate Hills in Carmen, Bohol, Philippines. The Chocolate Hills are probably Bohol’s most famous tourist attraction. They look like giant mole hills, or as some say, women’s breasts, and remind us of the hills in a small child’s drawing. Most people who first see pictures of this landscape can hardly believe that these hills are not a man-made artifact. However, this idea is quickly abandoned, as the effort would surely surpass the construction of the pyramids in Egypt. The chocolate hills consist of are no less than 1268 hills (some claim this to be the exact number). They are very uniform in shape and mostly between 30 and 50 meters high. They are covered with grass, which, at the end of the dry season, turns chocolate brown. From this color, the hills derive their name. At other times, the hills are green, and the association may be a bit difficult to make.

Bohol Beach Club in Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines. Bohol Beach Club, nestles in Panglao Island in the Central Visayas. This is approximately thirty (30) minutes by land from Tagbilaran City. Bohol has become a popular destination for tourist, as it is blessed with natural wonders. These include sight such as the magnificent Chocolate Hills, the Hinagdanan Cave, the Loboc River and the smallest mammal in the world the Philippines’ Tarsier.

Baclayon Church in Bohol, Philippines. Baclayon Church is the

oldest church in Bohol, dating back to 1596. Its present structure, however,

as it stands, started in 1727. The church has been run by Jesuits and Agustinians, with Frs. Sanchez and Torres as the very first parish priests.

A cruise on LOBOC RIVER, Bohol, Philippines. These floating restaurants consists of two banka-hulls, over which a large wooden platform is placed. On this platform, numerous tables are placed, and a band plays music. Different boats play different styles of music, so, if you make a careful choice, you can dine with your favourite music. On our boat, they were playing mostly popular jazz and blues style music, which, although you would expect it on the Mississippi, was definitely not out of place here as well.
As the boat takes of, the buffet begins. On the middle table all kinds of Philippine delicacies are presented, and while eating, you can enjoy the lush green landscape slowly sliding along your table. The small outboard engine works hard to move the vessel against the current. Life along the river side goes on as it must have done for centuries, with children swimming, people passing by in small bankas or canoes. On certain points along the trip, daring kids climb in a large coconut tree overhanging the river, and jump in the water very close to the floating restaurant.

Sagbayan Peak in Bohol City, Philippines - on top of the Chocolate Hills in Sagbayan, near Tubigon. Notice the dome of the butterfly enclosure, where you can see numerous butterflies collected in the area.

The Bohol Museum in Tagbilaran City, Bohol Philippines.

which is located at the corner of F. Rocha and Hontanosas streets in the city of Tagbilaran is an intruiging point of interest. This old building used to be the residence of former President Carlos P. Garcia. Some of the historical relics of Bohol can be seen in this museum

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