Bohol

see also:  Baguio City   Palawan   Boracay Island   Naga City    Cebu    Bohol   Davao City   Cagayan De Oro City  Bukidnon   Camiguin Island   Dipolog City   Iligan   Kidapawan City   Naga City   Samal Island (IGACOS)   Sarangani Province   Siargao Island   Zamboanga City



Brief Description of Bohol

Bohol is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Visayas Island of the Philippines. The land area of Bohol is around 4117.3 square kilometers. It is the tenth largest island of the Philippines, and lies in the middle of the Visayas. Bohol is surrounded by other islands on all sides, and is thus shielded from the typhoons that often occur in the region, as well as from the heaviest rains. The capital City of Bohol and the main entry to the island is "Tagbilaran City". 



How to Get to Bohol
Bohol can reached by Air and sea. 

By Air
Cebu Pacific Airlines (click here to see the complete flight schedule)
Manila to Tagbilaran - 2 flights daily (inbound & outbound)
Air Philippines (click here to see the complete flight schedule)
Manila to Tagbilaran - 2 flights daily
Midsea Express(click here to see the complete flight schedule)
Cebu to Tagbilaran - 1 flight every Tu/We/Fri
Tagbilaran to Cebu - 1 flight every Mo/Tu/Fri
Davao to Tagbilaran - 1 flight every Mo/Tue/Fri
Tagbilaran to Davao - 1 flight every Tue/Fri/Sun
Zest Airways(click here to see the complete flight schedule)
Manila to Tagbilaran - 2 flights daily

By Sea
Super CatCebu to Tagbilaran - 3 trips day departing Cebu (inbound & outbound)
Tel No. +63(32)233 7000
Webiste www.supercat.com.ph
Ocean Jet - Cebu to Tagbilaran - 5trips per day (inbound & outbound)
Tel no. +63(32)255-7560
Website http://www.oceanjet.net
Weesam Express - 
Cebu to Tagbilaran - 4 trips per day
Tagbilaran to Cebu - 3 trips per day
Tel No. +63(32)412-9562
website http://www.zimnet.com/weesam/php/contactus.php

Interesting Places in Bohol

Chocolate Hills

One of the most popular Philippines tourist destinations in Bohol is the Chocolate Hills. With uniform in shape with approximately 30-50 meters high, Chocolate hills is made up of no less than 1,268 hills. The green grass turn chocolate brown at the end of summer and there are times that the hills show a mixture of green and brown.


The Chocolate Hills is among the tourist spots listed in the Philippine Tourism Authority and has been declared as the third largest National Geological Monument and was recommended for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.



Loboc River Cruise
The Loboc River Cruise is the most excellent way to experience the peacefulness and the cleanliness of the river while eating delicious Filipino foods and serenaded by in-boat bands. The Loboc River Cruise commences from the neighboring Loay Bridge or Poblacion. The bridge is 20 kilometers from Tagbilaran City while the Poblacion is 25 kilometers away. If you want to eat while on the cruise, A lot floating restaurants serving buffet meals of Filipino cuisines with minimal cost per head. Small motorized bancas can be rented for a minimal fee.



Hinagdanan Cave


Hinagdanan Cave is a cave on Panglao Island, in Dauis, Bohol. It is 9 kilometers from Tagbilaran City. Hinagdanan means “laddered” in Cebuano. It is a naturally lighted cavern with a deep lagoon and many large stalactites and stalagmites. The cave leads to a large underground cavern, that contains a pond. The underground pond is a popular swimming spot.



Mag-aso Falls

Mag-aso Falls in Antequera is one of the numerous waterfalls and caves across the island of Bohol. Mag-Aso means smoke in the native tongue. The water is cool and often creates a mist in humid mornings which can hide the falls. Mag-aso Falls in the town of Antequera is about 21 kilometers from Tagbilaran City.






Punta Cruz Watchtower


The watchtower in Punta Cruz, Maribojoc town is located 14 kilometers from Tagbilaran City. The tower is made of stone wherein a wooden cross is planted in a slightly indented area in front of the tower. According to legend, the cross has been enchanted with a mysterious spell that had saved many people from the ravages of pirates. The cross is said to extend its arms to the sea, preventing marauders. The tower, which has windows that overlook nearby islands Cebu and Siquijor and the Mindanao Sea, served as a lookout for pirates.


Man Made Forest in Bilar

Commune with Mother nature and explore this unique and exciting wilderness in the heart of Bohol. The Rajah Sikatuna National Park, a man-made forest, experience begins at the Magsaysay Park in the town of Bilar. The town of Bilar is about 41 kilometers from Tagbilaran City.







Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary


The Tarsier Trail starts at the Tarsier Research and Development Center set up by the Philippine Tarsier Foundation in Canapnapan, Corella. See the tarsiers live and roam freely in their natural habitat. The Tarsier Sanctuary is located in Corella town about 10 kilometers north of Tagbilaran City.







Baclayon Church


is the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Baclayon town. The Baclayon Church is considered to be the oldest stone church in the Philippines. It is one of the best preserved Jesuit build churches in the region, although in the 19th century, the Augustinian Recollects added a modern facade and a number of stone buildings that now surround the church. The first Spanish missionaries or doctrineros in the region,Fr. Juan de Torres and Fr. Gabriel Sanchez, first settled in Baclayon in 1595. Shortly after their arrival, a visita was erected on the spot. Although Baclayon was the first seat of the Spanish Jesuit missionaries, fear of Moro mauraders soon forced them to move their headquarters more inland, to Loboc. Only in 1717, Baclayon became a parish, and construction of a new church commenced. The church was constructed from coral stones. The laborers used bamboo to move and lift the stones in position, and used the white of a million eggs as to cement the stones together. The current building was completed in 1727. The church obtained a large bell in 1835. Beside the church is the Baclayon Museum that holds remarkable collection of religious art, ecclesiastical vestments and other priceless 16th century relics and artifacts. The Baclayon Church is about 7 kilometers from Tagbilaran City.





Loboc Church 

is the Church of San Pedro in Loboc, Bohol. It is the second oldest church in Bohol built in 1608, but soon reduced to ashes. In 1638, a stronger one was build. Located near the river, it has survived a number of floods. Inside the church, you can admire some remarkable naive paintings on the ceiling. With a three storey convent, a Spanish coat of arms can be found in the stonewall at the entrance of the convent. The church has two facades, the Jesuit-built Baroque façade which is decorated with unfinished medallions depicting saints, and the neoclassical portico added by the Recollects. The bell tower of Loboc is about 100 meters from the church. The convent built behind the church features a balcony with colored glass panes and a gilded ceiling and also has a museum on the third floor. The Loboc Church is about 24 kilometers from Tagbilaran City.







Blood Compact Site
A marker which identifies the spot where Datu Sikatuna, a native chieftain, forged a Blood Compact with Don Miguel Lopez de Legazpi representing the King of Spain, for the purpose of fostering friendly relations between the countries. The Blood Compact Commemorative Shrine is located in Barangay Bool, Tagbilaran City. The sculpture depicting this historical promise of friendship is made by National Artist, Napoleon Abueva, a Boholano himself. This historical event happened on March 16, 1565 is commemorated every year in Bohol as the Sandugo Festival in July.





Bohol Bee Farm is in Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines. It reminds you to take a break and bask in its lush surroundings for a change. Everything about this nature-inspired resort perfectly accentuates its campaign for healthy living. Its native-style guestrooms offer truly soothing spaces for rest. The restaurant, meanwhile, allows you to feast on a smorgasbord of organic delicacies such as camote pies, home-made ice cream, honey spreads, herb teas, corn coffee, and fresh flower salads. At Bohol Bee Farm, you get to enjoy a taste of how it is to be in the pink of health.


Sagbayan Peak


A latest introduction to the many man-made attractions in the province, this scenic spot is located in the municipality of Sagbayan. It is made up of two huge hills that are connected with a long stretch of cemented steps.It is a mini-park, children’s playground, a snack bar and a  restaurant can be found on the first hill providing more choices to tourists to enjoy their stay while being greeted with a cool atmosphere. A butterfly sanctuary, tarsier cage and statues of famous animated characters and prehistoric creatures are additional features that can be found scattered on specific areas. If one wants to get a much closer view of the surrounding mounds, one can rent a viewing telescope for just 10 pesos. The second hill has a rotunda on top of it here one can get a good view of neighbouring hills. A dance party is usually held on this area every Saturday especially for young people. At a bird’s eye view, this attraction is a park built on top of two hills.
Entrance Fee: Adults: Php 10.00 / Children/Students: Php 5.00Parking Fee (Any type of vehicle): NoneButterfly Sanctuary Entrance Fee: Php 10.00Tarsier Cage Entrance Fee: Adults: Php 10.00 / Children/Students: Php 5.00

Pamilacan Island

Pamilacan Island is located in the town of Baclayon -Bohol. It is around 15-20 minutes land trip from Tagbilaran City airport.  The daily main attraction in Pamilacan Island is the Dolphin watching. Also, you can enjoy fishing and snorkeling.






Hotels and Resorts in Bohol

Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Bohol la Roca Hotel - Graham Avenue, Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)411-3798
Bohol Tropics Resort - Graham Avenue, Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)411-3510
Buen Bella Pension - 26 Miguel Parras St.,, Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 411-2593   I  (38) 412-0245
Website: http://www.buen-bella.com
Casa Genaro Bohol - Causeway cor Franklin St.,Sitio Ubos, Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)845-1157
Casa Juana Lodging House-  Carlos P. Garcia Avenue, Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)411-3331    I (38) 411-3170
Website: 
Casa Rey Francis- Inting Avenue formerly Burgos St., Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)501-0578    I (38) 411-3808
Charisma Lodge - 2/F Butalid Bldg., CPG Ave.,Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 411-3094   I  (38) 411-4460
Christcentville Hotel - Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 411-4029   I   (38) 411-4460
City Lodge II - Miguel Parras St.,Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 411-2190
City Lodge III - Lesage St.,Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 411-3251
Coralandia Resort-  #45 Graham Avenue, Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)411-3445  I   (38) 411-4222
Website: 
CVSCAFT Hometel-  G/F CVSCAFT TCC, CFG Avenue, Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)235-3173
Dao Diamond Hotel and Restaurant - Km.3, Dao District, Tagbilaran City -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)411-5568  loc. 103
Darunday Manor - 22 J.A. Clarin St, Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)412-2512
East Coast Tourist Inn-  M. Parras St., Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 501-7210
El Portal Inn-  Belderol St., Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 411-2124  I   (38) 411-3579
Esta Villa Residencia -  Martig-a St.,Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)
Ever Glory Lodge-  Gallares St., Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)411-4969
Executive Inn-  J.S. Torralba St., Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)411-3254
Gie Gardens Hotel -  M.H. Del Pilar,Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)411-3182    I   (38) 411-3025
Hats Inn-  cor. Mendoza St. and CPG Ave., Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)411-2427
Hotel La Roca-  Graham Avenue, Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)411-3179  I   (38) 411-3796
Website: www.larocagroup.com
Island Leisure Inn-  Ilaw International Center, Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)411-2482
Le Pensione de San Jose-  San Jose St., Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 500-1339  I   (38) 235-6857
LTS Lodge-  Carlos P. Garcia Avenue, Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)411-3310
Matig-a Lodge-  26 Burgos St., Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 411-2068 
Mellow Apartelle & Tourist Inn-  M. Parras St., Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 501-7210
Meridian Hotel -  Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)411-3060
Metro Center Hotel & Convention Center -C.P.G. Avenue, Tagbilaran City - Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)411-5878    I  (38) 411-2599
Website: http://www.metrocentrehotel.com
Nissa Travellers Inn-  Carlos P. Garcia Avenue, Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)411-3731
Panda Tea Garden Suites - JC Borja cor. Parras St., Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 501-8773
Shores Apartelle-  Mansasa District, Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 411-4734
E-mail : doy_yap@yahoo.com
Sky High Lodge-  CPG Avenue, Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)501-7955 
Slim Pension House-  #35 F.R. Ingles St., Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 411-4858  I   (38) 411-5907
Soledad Suites-JC Borja cor. Parras St., Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)411-3074
Sun Avenue Tourist Inn and Cafe-Gallares St., Tagbilaran City - Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)412-5601
Tagbilaran Uptown Lodge-  Cor. Parras & H. Del Pilar St., Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 235-3166
Tamblot Pension House I-  #30 Tamblot St., Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)411-2254
Tavers Pension-  Remolador St., Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)411-4896   I   (38) 411-3983
The Gabriella Bead and Breakfast - Castillo St. Dao District, Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)412-7096
Vest Pension House - Tamblot Extension, Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)501-8079
Via Bohol Tourist Inn-   Graham Avenue, Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 411-5334
Website: www.viabohol.com
Villa Alzhun Tourist Inn and Restuarant-162 VP Inting St.,Mansasa Tagbilaran City -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)412-3883
Website: http://www.villa-alzhun.com
Villa Camilla Pension House-  Maria Clara St., Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 411-4966
Vista Lodge-  #12 Lesage St., Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 411-3072
Water Paradise Resort-  Peñaflor St., Taloto District, Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 411-2122
Website: www.waterparadise.com.ph
Wregent Plaza Hotel-  CPG Ave.,Tagbilaran City-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 411-3144
Website: http://www.wregent.com


Panglao-Bohol
Alona Palm Beach-Tawala, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)502-9141
Alona Dream-Tawala, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)
Website: 
Alona Golden Palm Resort-Alona Beach, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 415-5877
Alona Kew White Beach Resort-Alona Beach-Tawala, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)502-9027   I   (38) 502-9042
Alona Land- Tawala, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)502-9007   I   (917) 307-0211
Alona Tropical Beach Resort-Alona Beach-Tawala, Panglao Island -Bohol



Tel No. +63 (38)502-9031   I   (38) 502-9042
Website: http://www.alonatropical.com
Alona Ville Resort- Alona Beach-Tawala, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)
Amorita- E.A Lim Drive, Tawala, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 411-3796   I   (38) 411-3179
Amarela Resort - Brgy. Libaong, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)502-9497
Ananyana  - Doljo Beach, Panglao Island, Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)502-8101
Website: www.ananyana.com
Aquatica Beach Resort- Alona Beach Tawala, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 502-9350
Website: 
Balicasag Island Drive Resort- Balicasag Island, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)411-2192
Banana Land- Tawala, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)
Beach Rock Cafe- Dao, Dauis, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 502-248
Blue Sky-Sea Resort
Tel No. +63 (38) 411-5222 to 24
Website: www.tambuli.com
Bohol Beach Club- Bo. Bolod, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)502-9222
Bohol Bee Farm Hotel-Dao, Dauis, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (308)502-2228
Bohol Divers Hotel-Tawala, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)502-9164
Bohol Divers Resort-Alona Beach, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)502-9005
Bohol Sunside Resort -Tawala, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)502-4001
Bohol Plaza Resort -Dayo Hill, Mayacabac, Daius, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 500-0882
Bohol Sea Breeze Resort -Dao, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 502-9036
Website: 
Bohol Sea Resort -Danao, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 502-8189
Casa Filomena- Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)
Website: 
Casanova Garden- Alona Beach, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)502-9101
Website: 
Dream Native Resort- Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)501-0938
Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa - Tawala, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)502-9518
Flower Garden Resort- Tawala, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)502-9012
Flushing Meadows Resort -Brgy. Dao, Dauis, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)411-5739
Isis Bungalows -Alona Beach, Tawala, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 502-9292
Kalipayan Beach Resort - Danao, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 502-9096
Website: 
Ladaga Inn - Totolan, Dauis, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (927)698-8777
La Pernela Resort - San Isidro, Dauis, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (906)396-2748
La Veranda Beach Resort- -Catarman, Panglao Island-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)500-3532
Linaw Beach Resort-Brgy. Dao, Dauis, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)502-9345
Lost Horizon Resort Annex- Alona Beach Tawala, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)502-9099
Oasis Resort - Alona Beact,Tawala, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)
Olmans View Resort- Riverside Totolan, Dauis, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)500-0978   I   (38) 411-3421
Palm Island Resort- Doljo, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)411-500-9012
Website:
Panglao Island Nature Resort- CPJ Avenue, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)411-5878
Playa Blanca- Alona Beach, Tawala Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 502-9096
Website: 
Samira's Pyramid- Tawala Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 502-9096
Website: 
Sherwood Bay Resort -  Riverside Songculan, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)510-6180
Sun Apartelle Corporation- Tawala, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)502-9063
Tierra Azul Alona Beach House- Danao, Panglao Island -Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)502-9065
Website: tierraazulbeach@yahoo.com

LOBOC-BOHOL
HTS Lodge - Laya, Baclayon - Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 540-9261
Loboc River Resort - Camayaan, Loboc-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 510-4565    I    (38)537-9342
Website: http://www.lobocriverresort.com
Nuts Nuts - Gotozon Loboc-Bohol
Tel No. +63 (920)846-1559
Website: http://www.nutshuts.com

BACLAYON-BOHOL
Casa Villa Tourist Inn - Laya, Baclayon - Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 

JAGNA-BOHOL
C&T Lodge - Poblacion Jagna - Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 
Domenekaw Pension House - Pangdan, Jagna - Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 238-2127
Website: http://www.domenekaw.com/
Idea Pension House & Garden Cafe - Tejero, Jagna - Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38)  531-8265
Website: http://www.ideapensionhouse.daodiamond.com
Hacienda Hervasco Mountain Resort - Sitio Kan-ocson,Cambusagan,Jagna - Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 
Paseo Del Mar Beach Resort - Poblacion Jagna - Bohol
Tel No. +63 (38) 531-8604
Website: http://paseobohol.multiply.com






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