The island province is promoted almost exclusively through images of cute bug-eyed tarsiers, the majestic Chocolate Hills, and Panglao Island.
A Bit of Trivia
Bohol came from the word "Bo'ol," which refers to the name of a place (the place thought of as the site of the Sikatuna-Legazpi blood compact) located a few kilometers away from Tagbilaran City is quite well-known. Some sources, however, claim that it actually came from the Visayan term "boho" (hole) owing to the abundant caves, caverns, and holes in the island.
Getting to Bohol
There are no international flights to Bohol. You have to fly via Manila or Cebu. From Manila, the fastest way to Bohol is by plane to Tagbilaran, the capital of Bohol. Alternatively, there are flights going to Cebu and from there, can be transported to Tagbilaran by boat, this will take two hours.
Things to Do, A Must See Places
Chocolate Hills , 1,268 haycock hills that turn green during rainy days and brown in summer.
The Man Made Forest in Bilar, a dark area of thickly reforested land on the way from Tagbilaran to the Chocolate Hills. (you can have your "buwis buhay" shot/photo here. That's for you to find out why. Haha).
Butterflies Conservation Center, where you can see many types of native butterflies, hand grown in the center.
Historical Areas such Sandugo blood compact site, Bohol Museum, Baclayon Church, Loboc Belfry, Loboc church, Loboc River, Punta Cruz Watchtower, Loon Church, Tubigon Church, and more.
Panglao where you can do whale or dolphin watching, island hopping.
Where to Stay
Bohol has a large number of hotels, resorts, and other facilities for tourists. Most of these are concentrated in Tagbilaran and around Alona Beach, with a few more scattered around the island.
What and Where to Eat
There are plenty of good restaurants in Bohol and one of those is in Loboc River where you can eat on a floating restaurant. You get to eat Filipino foods like Chicken Adobo, Lechon, and Pansit Guisado, mix seafoods, fruits with unlimited drinks and get serenaded while eating—an adventure that you can’t afford to miss! Ooops, don't forget to try the Boholano Delicacies" too.
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