Photos by: bawat34

Bohol has a lot to offer to its visitors. It indeed deserves to be tagged as the Number (1) one tourism destination in the Philippines. Visitors to Bohol will not only be treated to the awesome beauty of this wonderful creation of God - the Chocolate Hills, but also enjoy the sun while on the white sandy beaches and crystal blue sea waters. Historical and cultural places, tarsiers, man-made-forest, Loboc river, great dive spots

Bohol, in the heart of Central Visayas, is the 10th largest island in the country. Approximately 803 km south of Manila and 79 km southeast of Cebu, Bohol is the Heritage Province, the eco-cultural tourism destination of the new millennium. Aside from its pristine white-sand beaches and the Chocolate Hills, Bohol's tourism assets also include centuries-old churches and towers, scuba diving havens, majestic falls and caves and historical landmarks as well as primitive and exotic fauna and flora. Different tourist destination sites have been developed by the Government to boost this industry.

You can even get to see the best attractions of Bohol in a day. But to enjoy more the beauty of the island and the hospitality of its people, you need to stay at least a day in a relative's house or one of the island's resorts.
 

Getting There
Fflight Schedule:  Approximately 1 hour and 45mins flying time.
Cebu Pacific
Manila-Tagbilaran						Tagbilaran-Manila
	FLT NO.	FREQ	ETD	ETA		FLT NO.	FREQ	ETD	ETA
1	5J617	DAILY	0635	0755		5J618	DAILY	0825	0945
2	5J619	DAILY	1125	1245		5J620	DAILY	1315	1435
Philippine Airlines
Manila-Tagbilaran						Tagbilaran-Manila
	FLT NO.	FREQ	ETD	ETA		FLT NO.	FREQ	ETD	ETA
1	PR175	DAILY	0800	0930		PR176	DAILY	1010	1140
2	PR177	DAILY	1430	1600		PR178	DAILY	1640	1810

The Bohol Sea is said to be a breeding ground of these mysterious but beautiful creatures. The island in previous times, served as a watch station against the intrusion of pirates and enemies of the Spanish colony as evidenced by the 200-year-old Spanish fort on the northeast side of the island. Today, 235 families live in the island. The people used to hunt dolphins, whales, whale sharks and manta rays but these animals are now fully protected by law in the Philippines. The attractions on the island that may catch your interest is the ancient Spanish fort, the Santa Cruz at the chapel's altar, the life within the marine sanctuary and the white beaches around the island. Pamilacan is a coral island and fossilized seashells can be seen on the island's rocky hill. At present, the jaws and bones of marine mammals and whale sharks still adorn a number of homes of the village. The blue waters surrounding the island teem with lush and colorful marine life.

Bohol Countryside Tour : Whole Day Tour : Start at 8:00AM

Tour itinerary and places to visit
Blood Compact Site (Tagbilaran City) - View the spot where the Spaniards and the Filipinos fostered friendly relations through blood. This is considered as the 1st Seed of the United Nations and 1st Treaty of Friendship between the brown and the white race.
Baclayon Church (Baclayon) - Behold an old stone church along with it's religiuos relics dating back to the early 16th century inside the museum. It is considered as one of the oldest stoned church in the Philippines.
Loay Backyard Industry (Loay) - Observe the local craftsmen as they made bolos and other metal crafts. Witness also as the men and women made the Nipa leaves into a roofing materials.
Clarin Ancestral House (Loay) - Visit a typical Boholano home which was declared by the National historical Institute as a heritage site. View the collections of the Clarin Family displayed inside the house.
Tarsier (Loboc) - See the smallest monkey in the world along the Loboc River.
Man Made Forest (Bilar) - Feel the coolness of the air and view the awesome display the thousands Mahogany Tree painstakingly planted by the local people.
Chocolate Hills (Carmen) - Feast your eyes on the breathtaking work of nature, one thousand two hundred sixty eight (1,268) haycock hills which turn brown during dry season. This is been considered as one of the wonders of the world.
Loboc-Loay River Cruise (Loboc) - View the majestic panorama of the nipa palm plantation along the Loboc - Loay River. Sometimes wild ducks are seen feeding and swimming in the river. While cruising lunch will be serve on board.

Go watch whales and dolphins in the Bohol Sea with the locals of Pamilacan. Ex-whale-hunting boats called canter have been refitted specifically for a safe and comfortable trip.  You will be accompanied by skilled spotters whose familiarity with the area also makes them excellent guides. The best season is the months from March to June, but resident dolphins and small whales can be found all year round. Tours are dependent on weather and sea conditions.

Bohol Whalewatching: Whole Day Tour : Start at 5:00AM