Bohol

The Philippine Tarsier  | read this item

The Philippine Tarsier is found in the islands of Samar, Leyte, Cebu (Crocolandia), Bohol and a lot of places in Mindanao. It has always been associated to Bohol because of its (used to be) numerous & well-preserved species found in the land. The Philippine Tarsier is already an endangered species found in the Philippines. It’s scientifically known as Tarsius syrichta and also called Maumag in Cebuano/Visayan. It derived its name from its elongated “tarsus” bone or ankle bone. The Philippine [...]

Cheap Bohol Tour Package: The Starex Van  | read this item

Cheap Bohol Tour Package is one of the commonly searched keywords when looking for the most affordable price before going to Bohol and I bet you’re going to see a lot of them over the internet claiming they are the cheapest but in truth, they are not. Some of them are cheap it’s because they don’t bring you to many of the tourist spots of Bohol and/or you’re going to pay the entrance fee yourself. Before you go to Bohol, [...]

Aproniana Souvenir Shop  | read this item

The Philippines is an archipelago known for its 7107 islands and due to the fact that it is a travel sensation among locals and foreigners, getting a souvenir in each visited place is not just a hobby by some but something to reminisce the moments spent in the place. Before going back to your hometown, I suggest you visit Aproniana, a Souvenir Shop in Bohol. The gift shop is located in Taguihon, Baclayon, Bohol, Philippines. Aproniana Souvernir Shop is about [...]

The Baclayon Church  | read this item

One of the oldest churches in the Philippines is the Baclayon Church found in Bohol. Other old churches can be found in Cebu, Cagayan de Oro and many other areas in the Philippines. Baclayon Church also known as The Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. The Jesuits initially made this church and has preserved a lot of its structure until the Augustinian Recollects added a modern look and more large stones which now surround the church. Fr. Juan [...]

Mark inside Prony's cage  | read this item

Prony is a self-developed and trained Python found in the Philippines. This biggest and longest Phyton in captivity is in the Island of Bohol. Other Pythons which are close to size but not as big as this one are found in Crocolandia, Cebu and some can be found in the forests of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro. It is owned by Sofronio (“Fronio”), where the name “Prony” came from. Its other owners are Eugenio (“Egin”) and Georgia (“Jing-jing”). Prony was [...]

Mark and Lisa at Chocolate Hills  | read this item

Bohol is one of the Philippines‘ tourists destination. One of its prime attractions are the Chocolate Hills. In fact it is featured in the provincial flag and seal to symbolize the abundance of natural attractions in the province and these hills are the country’s 3rd National Geological Monument. The Government proposed for inclusion of these Chocolate Hills in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Chocolate Hills are scattered throughout the towns of Carmen, Batuan and Sagbayan in Bohol which is [...]

Bohol Hanging Bridge  | read this item

One of the less attractive tourist destinations in Bohol in the Philippines is  the Hanging Bridge. It is found in the upper area of Loboc River in Bohol. The Hanging Bridge is a foot bridge composed of bamboos and hardened steels which was initially used by locals to cross the river going to the Barangay on the other side of the main road. The Hanging Bridge hangs about 25 meters above the river. Years ago, locals would normally pass the [...]

Mark and Lisa at Man-Made Forest  | read this item

The Bohol man-made forest is the first and only man-made forest in the Philippines. It is mainly composed of Mahogany trees about 2 kilometers stretched densely in towns of Bilar and Loboc. It is 5 minutes away from Simply Butterflies Conservation Center and 20 minutes away from Tagbilaran City, the lone City of Bohol. Before entering the Bohol man-made forest, one can see the variety of trees and giant ferns along the road. The Bohol man-made forest has been one [...]

Tour Guide  | read this item

Nature preservation is one of the things Filipinos specifically Boholanos are concentrating in the past years. One very spectacular tourist spot I found in Bohol is the Butterfly Conservation Center. There are 3 Butterfly Conservation Centers in Bohol, namely, Simply Butterflies Conservation Center, Sagbayan Peak Butterfly Dome and Can-olin Butterfly Sanctuary. The Butterfly Compound that we visited during this recent stay in Bohol is Simply Butterflies Conservation Center which is a lot bigger and better compared to the Butterfly Farm [...]

Floating Restaurant at Loboc River  | read this item

One of the main attractions of Bohol in the Philippines is the Loboc River and its Floating Restaurants. Loboc River is also known as Loay River, situated in Poblacion Ondol, Loboc, Bohol and is 15-20 minutes away from the Blood Compact Site. The long Loboc River is a host to many small bancas and floating restaurants. Visitors, both locals and foreigners are treated with utmost care and foods being served are mainly Filipino cuisine and local delicacies. A cruise along [...]

Sandugo Monument  | read this item

The Bohol Blood Compact Site is 15-20 minutes away from the port of Tagbilaran City, Bohol in the Philippines. It is in the modern area of Loay. The site is located near the beach where the Spaniards landed on 1565. It is a replica of what happened during the “Sandugo”. Sandugo is a combination of the Filipino words “Isang Dugo” or One Blood. When the Spanish arrived in Bohol, the people were hostile in welcoming them as they thought they [...]

Mark and Lisa going to Pandanon Island  | read this item

Pandanon Island is found in the northern part of Bohol in the Philippines. It is one of Getafe (Jetafe), Bohol’s political barangays. The island has gradually gained popularity because of its natural white sand that extends into the sea. Because of its shallow area, Pandanon Island is not a good place for snorkeling or diving but it is one of the best family oriented places. It is a tourist destination in the Visayas. Pandanon Island was just recently opened to [...]