Travel Philippines - Top 10 Attractions in Bohol

Bohol is an island province in the Philippines. I call it theregion.
Central Visayas wonder because it has so much toThe Church of Our Lady of the Assumption in Dauis
offer to tourists. The province is not only packed withor Dauis Church is famous for its well at the altar foot.
natural wonders, but also rich in history. Here are myIt was said to miraculously appeared when the town
take of the top 10 things to do/see.was attacked by pirates long time ago. It is also
(1) Chocolate Hills the most famous attraction of Boholbelieved to have healing power. So when visiting,
province is the 1,268 haycock hills which turn brownremember to bring bottles to take home some.
during dry season, hence, the name. This natural(6) Dolphin watching is another popular attraction in the
phenomenon is unique in the Philippines. To get theisland. It is a 40 minute banca ride from Panglao island
best 360 degree breathtaking view of the 50sq. kmand you have to get before 7am. The dolphins were
area where these half spheres hills are scattered,prompt and they came in hundreds. It was a
climb up the 214 steps of the view deck in Carmen,magnificent show that lasted almost an hour. It is
Bohol.worthy to note that until 10 years ago, the locals used
(2) Tarsiers of Loboc The tarsier is the smallestto be dolphin hunters. Today, it is a protected area and
primate in the world. And the smallest of this family iskilling sea animals are strictly prohibited. The hunters
found in Bohol. They are basically nocturnal animals butbecame spotters thanks to the introduction of
the ones here in Loboc River zoo have alreadyecotourism by the local government.
adapted the sleeping pattern of human. They feed on(7) Sandugo: Blood Compact is the site found in
insects and hangs on tree branches. They live to theTagbilaran City where a monument was built of the
age of 20 with one mating season per year that forblood pact (friendship pact) made between Rajah
lasts 3 seconds. While it seems inhuman to hold themSikatuna and Miguel Lopez de Lagaspi of Spain in 1565.
captive exposing them to stupid tourists who kept onThis site overlook the forest where it's prohibited to
touching them and taking photos with, I think this hadenter due to the number of migrant birds and other
helped raise the awareness of the used to beanimals.
endangered specie. So in my opinion, it is worth it.(8) Loay Bolo Makers are the makers of local sword.
(3) Loboc River Cruise lets you take lunch or dinnerTourists are allowed to watch how they were made
aboard a ferry while you enjoy the panoramic view ofbut not purchase. The sale and distribution of these
the palm plantation along the river, watch a livewere the sole responsibility of the local government to
performance by Loboc locals at the river banks andensure that the bolo makers get a fair price.
children showing off by jumping off a tree to the(9) Clarins Ancestral House is one of the many
water for 300 pesos.Spanish period houses (bahay na bato) that still stands.
(4) Scuba Diving is not to be missed (if you are aIt is the 19th century ancestral house of the Clarins
scuba diver) as Bohol has one of the most prolificfamily that is now made into a national heritage site
underwater scenes being at the center of the Visayasand converted into a museum.
province. Balicasag and Cabilao Island are 2 of the(10) Bohol Bee Farm is more than just a honey factory.
most famous sites.It is also a resort and restaurant of organic food. Be
(5) Old Churchessure to take the mini farm tour where they showcase
The Church of Our Lady of the Immaculatetheir organic vegetable and spice garden and
Conception in Baclayon or simply called as Baclayonbackground to bee farming. They have a small shop
Church is the 2nd oldest church in the Philippines. It isselling their organic produce including wine, honey,
one of the best preserved Jesuit built churches in thebread spread, and more.