Bohol, the charming and historical province of Central Visayas, is known for many

things. The famous Chocolate Hills, its coastal beaches, and historical churches, are all
reasons to visit the tenth largest island in the Philippines. With a dominantly dry and
pleasantly warm weather, Bohol is a great destination any time of the year, offering a
diverse range of activities with a hilly geography, pristine beaches and waterfalls that
caters to tourists and locals alike.

Bohol is also home to the tarsier, the famous monkey considered to be the world’s
smallest;  barely larger than the palm of your hand, this furry primate with large glaring
eyes is one of the must sees in Bohol. Other natural attractions include firefly kayaking,
and a marine sanctuary visit at Pamicalan Island.

Teeming with natural resources, Bohol is also home to the famous Loboc Children’s Choir. A cruise at
the Loboc River includes a hearty lunch and a chance to be serenaded by the world famous choir. For
those who love the thrill of extreme adventure, the Danao Adventure Park is also a must visit. This
ecotourism park offers zipline, skydiving, kayaking, rappelling, and caving. Island hopping and diving
are also among the things one can do in Bohol.

Bohol is fast becoming a favorite among scuba divers. Whether you are a diving newbie or an
experienced diver, you can find a diving spot in Bohol for you. With professional divemasters, you can
learn the basics of scuba diving and soon an adrenaline pumping dive. With a breathtaking view of
marine life such as exquisite corals, seahorses, manta rays, hammerhead sharks, sea snakes, turtles,
and dolphins, Bohol has a number of famous dive sites that every diver must experience.

Panglao Island has a number of dive sites that you can explore. Alona Beach is one of the most
famous dive sites because of its pristine waters and diverse marine life. It is also boasts of a lush white
sand beach. Arco point is another interesting dive site because of its mysterious and thrilling cave like
opening. Pamilacan Island, an isolated island at the far end of Bohol, also has a number of dive sites.
This obscure island has a unique biodiversity and beautiful variety of soft and hard corals. Anda is
slowly gaining attention as a prime dive site because of its excellent visibility and a number of
attractive steep walls and caves. Cabilao Island, is famous for its Shark View Point, where you can see
white tipped reef sharks and hammerhead sharks. Balicasag Island is famous for the “Black Forest”
dive site, wherein you can see a black coral forest and a variety of species like the Parrot fish and
Scorpion fish. Turtle Point is another attraction at Balicasag Island if you want to get into close
proximity with sea turtles.

The fastest way to get to Bohol from Manila is by plane and there are multiple flights in a day to
choose from. You can fly from Manila to Tagbilaran, Bohol through different airlines namely,
Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and Air Asia Zest. A normal flight will take up to 1 hour and 40 or 50
minutes. You also have the option of flying by plane from Manila to Mactan, Cebu, and then riding the
ferry from Cebu to Bohol, which only takes two hours.

You can also go to Bohol via ferry from Manila South Harbor to Tagbilaran City Wharf. This trip is ideal
if you have time in yoiur hands as it will take you from 28 to 30 hours. Though a long trip, a ferry ride
will enable you to enjoy a magnificent view of the sea and islands along the way. However, it is best to
travel by ship during the summer to enjoy a safe and peaceful voyage.

From Tagbilaran City, there are a couple of public transportation options to go to the different tourist
destinations in Bohol. You can choose to ride the taxi or tricycle or rent a van. Taxis are common in
Tagbilaran City. If you plan to hire a taxi for a trip out of town, you have to prepare to pay at least
twice your fare. Tricycles are ideal for short distance trips. You can also take a bus at the Integrated
Bus Terminal at Dao where you can go to Tagbilaran to Talibon. There are also vans that travel to
Tubigon, Tagbilaran, Carmen, and Trinidad to name a few. Another fast mode of transportation is the
habal-habal, or motorcycle taxi that can get you around town.

Budget Accommodation
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If you want to stay a few days in Tagbilaran there are good budget hotels that you can choose from.
Aliria Bed and Breakfast is a clean budget hostel just 7 minutes from the Tagbilaran Airport. Open for
24 hours, this new hostel has an airport shuttle service and a restaurant. Another budget
accommodation is Matig-a Seaside Pensione, which offers standard and deluxe rooms with a view of
the ocean for less than 1,000 pesos. Marcelina’s Guest House is homely guesthouse with linkages to
travel agencies. Its rates start from 700 pesos and is perfect for small groups that want a personalized
and friendly atmosphere.

Splurge- Above 1,000 pesos

If you have a bit more budget to spare, you can enjoy luxury amenities of these hotels. Ocean Suites
Boutique Hotel Bohol is a beachfront hotel that offers a magnificent view of the ocean. Just a few
minutes from the airport, you can access beaches and other tourist attractions easily. MetroCentre
Hotel and Convention Centre is another luxurious accommodation that also offer conference rooms
and amenities. For ultimate relaxation, this hotel also has a swimming pool, jacuzzi and a sauna.
Kasagpan Resort has a great cliff side location wherein you can enjoy a sunset view.

Panglao

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Bohol Coco Farm is a budget, backpacker hostel that offers dormitory type accommodations. It has a
rustic vibe and organic food options fresh from its own farm. Another homey and affordable hotel is
the Alona Grove Tourist Inn and is only a few hundred meters away from Alona Beach. For a unique
outdoor experience close to nature, you can choose to stay at Alona Hammocks Hostel. With a choice
of hammocks or mattresses with mosquito nets, this cozy hostel is perfect to meet new friends and a
great outdoor experience.

Splurge- Above 1,000 pesos

The Hennan Resort at Alona Beach is a lush resort beach located near Alona beach and has luxury
amenities such a gym, swimming pools, pool bars, a spa, and a convention center. Bohol Beach Club
not only offers a beachfront access but aquasports services as well such as diving, and other activities
such as dolphin watching. For a laid -back, nutrturing hotel experience, Amarela Hotel is one of the
best hotels to choose. This boutique hotel tops the list of many tourists with their environmentally-
friendly practices and organic food offerings.

Bohol is a great place to satisfy your palate. With homegrown ingredients and scrumptious local
cuisine, one day is not enough to explore all the great places to eat.

Street Foods

To satisfy your street food craving, go to Acacia de Bubu for cheap and delicious barbecue. Tourists
are raving about their barbecue pork belly and amazing bbq sauce. Another place to visit is Pilya!
Basta Cuisine, an affordable food kiosk in Alona Beach that offers modern and fusion food. For a
carinderia style food that serves grilled meats and innards, visit Hearty Grill in Tagbilaran. Famous
among locals, this small restaurant will satisfy your chicken cravings for a very cheap price.

Must Try’s

When in Bohol, you should try some of the unique gastronomical treats such as the crunchy and tasty
deep fried crispy worms. Also called “chichaworms” this protein-filled snack’s flavor is reminiscent of
chicken skin. You should also try the salawaki or fresh sea urchin, a great appetizer, can be eaten raw
or grilled and is eaten best with beer.

Top Restaurants in Bohol

1. Gerarda’s Place

This antique house turned restaurant offers traditional Filipino cuisine. You must come with an empty
stomach because you are guaranteed to eat a hearty meal from their tasty home-cooked selection.
You must try their dinakdakan and crispy tadyang.

2. Casa Amihan

A resort and restaurant with a great ambience and an ocean view, Casa Amihan also serves hearty
Filipino dishes. Considered the best in Anda, Bohol. Try their kinilaw and grilled seafoods.

3. Coco Loco Cafe

Another great restaurant to try in Anda, Coco Loco Cafe is a modern vegetarian friendly cafe that
serves fusion cuisine. Their veggie coco burger and the buffalo curry is a must try.

4. The Prawn Farm

This restaurant in Tagbilaran is paradise to all seafood lovers. Serving seafoods fresh from an
aquaculture farm. Try their affordable weekend buffet that offers a satisfying number of dishes.

5. Bohol Bee Farm Restaurant

This unique resort restaurant in Dao is definitely something you must visit when in Bohol. This bee
farm practices organic and sustainable farming. Try their salads that use edible flowers and their main
courses such as their Baked Spare ribs and Adobong Manok with organic rice. For dessert, try their
The Buzzz homemade ice cream with delicious flavors such as nipa fruit, malunggay, avocado, and
durian.

BOHOL
Bohol, the charming and historical province of Central Visayas, is known for its many
tourist attractions and historical spots . The famous Chocolate Hills, its coastal beaches,
and historical churches, are all reasons to visit the tenth largest island in the Philippines.
With a dominantly dry and pleasantly warm weather, Bohol is a great destination any
time of the year, offering a diverse range of activities with a hilly geography, pristine
beaches and waterfalls that caters to tourists and locals alike.
Bohol is also home to the tarsier, the famous monkey considered to be the world’s
smallest;  barely larger than the palm of your hand, this furry primate with large glaring
eyes is one of the must sees in Bohol. Other natural attractions include firefly kayaking,
and a marine sanctuary visit at Pamicalan Island.
Teeming with natural resources, Bohol is also home to the famous Loboc Children’s
Choir. A cruise at the Loboc River includes a hearty lunch and a chance to be serenaded
by the world famous choir. For those who love the thrill of extreme adventure, the Danao
Adventure Park is also a must visit. This ecotourism park offers zipline, skydiving,
kayaking, rappelling, and caving. Island hopping and diving are also among the things
one can do in Bohol.

Diving in Bohol
Bohol is fast becoming a favorite among scuba divers. Whether you are a diving newbie
or an experienced diver, you can find a diving spot in Bohol for you. With professional
divemasters, you can learn the basics of scuba diving and soon experience an adrenaline
pumping dive. With a breathtaking view of marine life such as exquisite corals, seahorses,
manta rays, hammerhead sharks, sea snakes, turtles, and dolphins, Bohol has a number of
famous dive sites that every diver must experience.
Panglao Island has some of the best dive sites in the Philippines. Alona Beach is one of
the most famous beaches and dive sites because of its pristine waters and diverse marine
life. It is also boasts of a lush white sand beach. Arco point is another interesting dive
site because of its mysterious and thrilling cave like opening. Pamilacan Island, an
isolated island at the far end of Bohol, also has a number of dive sites. This obscure island
has a unique biodiversity and beautiful variety of soft and hard corals. Anda is slowly
gaining attention as a prime dive site because of its excellent visibility and a number of
attractive steep walls and caves. Cabilao Island, is famous for its Shark View Point,
where you can see white tipped reef sharks and hammerhead sharks. Balicasag Island is
famous for the “Black Forest” dive site, wherein you can see a black coral forest and a
variety of species like the Parrot fish and Scorpion fish. Turtle Point is another attraction
at Balicasag Island if you want to get into close proximity with sea turtles.

How to get to Bohol

The fastest way to get to Bohol from Manila is by plane. There are multiple flights in a day to
choose from. You can fly from Manila to Tagbilaran, Bohol through different airlines namely,
Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and Air Asia Zest. A normal flight will take up to 1 hour
and 40 or 50 minutes. You also have the option of flying by plane from Manila to Mactan,
Cebu, and then riding the ferry from Cebu to Bohol, which only takes two hours.
You can also go to Bohol via ferry from Manila South Harbor to Tagbilaran City Wharf. This
trip is ideal if you have time in your hands as it will take you from 28 to 30 hours. Though a
long trip, a ferry ride will enable you to enjoy a magnificent view of the sea and islands along
the way. However, it is best to travel by ship during the summer to enjoy a safe and peaceful
voyage.
From Tagbilaran City, there are a couple of public transportation options to go to the different
tourist destinations in Bohol. You can choose to ride the taxi, jeepney or tricycle or rent a van.
Taxis are common in the city center of Tagbilaran City and can be convenient if you want to
tour the city. If you plan to hire a taxi for a trip out of town, you have to prepare to pay at
least twice your fare because the driver he will most likely not be able to get a passenger on
his way back. Tricycles are ideal for short distance trips while jeepneys are a cheap albeit
more challenging way to get around. You can also take a bus at the Integrated Bus Terminal
at Dao where you can go to Tagbilaran to Talibon. There are also vans that travel to Tubigon,
Tagbilaran, Carmen, and Trinidad to name a few. Another fast mode of transportation is the
habal-habal, or motorcycle taxi that can get you around town.

Bohol Accommodation
Tagbilaran
Save- 1000 pesos and below
If you want to stay a few days in Tagbilaran, there are good budget hotels that you
can choose from. Aliria Bed and Breakfast is a clean budget hostel just 7 minutes
from the Tagbilaran Airport. Open for 24 hours, this new hostel has an airport shuttle
service and a restaurant. Another budget accommodation is Matig-a Seaside
Pensione, which offers standard and deluxe rooms with a view of the ocean for less
than 1,000 pesos. Marcelina’s Guest House is homely guesthouse with linkages to
travel agencies. Its rates start from 700 pesos and is perfect for small groups that
want a personalized and friendly atmosphere.
Splurge- Above 1,000 pesos
If you have a bit more budget to spare, you can enjoy luxury amenities in these
hotels pricier but more luxurious hotels . Ocean Suites Boutique Hotel Bohol is a
beachfront hotel that offers a magnificent view of the ocean. Just a few minutes from
the airport, you can access beaches and other tourist attractions easily. MetroCentre
Hotel and Convention Centre is another grand accommodation that also offer
conference rooms and amenities. For ultimate relaxation, this hotel also has a
swimming pool, jacuzzi and a sauna. Kasagpan Resort has a great cliff side location
wherein you can enjoy a sunset view.
Panglao
Save- 1,000 pesos and below
Bohol Coco Farm is a budget, backpacker hostel that offers dormitory type
accommodations. It has a rustic vibe and organic food options fresh from its own
farm. Another homey and affordable hotel is the Alona Grove Tourist Inn and is only
a few hundred meters away from Alona Beach. For a unique outdoor experience
close to nature, you can choose to stay at Alona Hammocks Hostel. With a choice of
hammocks or mattresses with mosquito nets, this cozy hostel is perfect to meet new
friends and enjoy a great outdoor experience.
Splurge- Above 1,000 pesos
The Hennan Resort at Alona Beach is a lush resort beach located near Alona beach
and has luxury amenities such a gym, swimming pools, pool bars, a spa, and a
convention center.  Bohol Beach Club not only offers a beachfront access but
aquasports services as well such as diving, and other activities such as dolphin
watching. For a laid -back, nurturing hotel experience, Amarela Hotel is one of the
best hotels to choose. This boutique hotel tops the list of many tourists with their
environmentally- friendly practices and organic food offerings.

Bohol Food
Bohol is a great place to satisfy your palate. With homegrown ingredients and
scrumptious local cuisine, one day is not enough to explore all the great places to
eat.
Street Foods
To satisfy your street food craving, go to Acacia de Bubu for cheap and delicious
barbecue. Tourists are raving about their barbecue pork belly and amazing bbq
sauce. Another place to visit is Pilya! Basta Cuisine, an affordable food kiosk in
Alona Beach that offers modern and fusion food. For a carinderia style food that
serves grilled meats and innards, visit Hearty Grill in Tagbilaran. Famous among
locals, this small restaurant will satisfy your chicken cravings for a very cheap price.
Must Try’s
When in Bohol, you should try some of the unique gastronomical treats such as the
crunchy and tasty deep fried crispy worms. Also called “chichaworms” this protein-
filled snack’s flavor is reminiscent of chicken skin. You should also try the salawaki or
fresh sea urchin, a great appetizer, can be eaten raw or grilled and is eaten best with
beer.
Top Restaurants in Bohol
1. Gerarda’s Place
This antique house turned restaurant offers traditional Filipino cuisine. You must
come with an empty stomach because you are guaranteed to eat a hearty meal from
their tasty home-cooked selection. You must try their dinakdakan and crispy tadyang.
2. Casa Amihan
A resort and restaurant with a great ambience and an ocean view, Casa Amihan also
serves hearty Filipino dishes. Considered the best in Anda, Bohol. Try their kinilaw
and grilled seafoods.
3. Coco Loco Cafe
Another great restaurant to try in Anda, Coco Loco Cafe is a modern vegetarian
friendly cafe that serves fusion cuisine. Their veggie coco burger and the buffalo
curry is a must try.
4. The Prawn Farm
This restaurant in Tagbilaran is paradise to all seafood lovers. Serving seafoods
fresh from an aquaculture farm. Try their affordable weekend buffet that offers a
satisfying number of dishes.
5. Bohol Bee Farm Restaurant
This unique resort restaurant in Dao is definitely something you must visit when in
Bohol. This bee farm practices organic and sustainable farming. Try their salads that
use edible flowers and their main courses such as their Baked Spare ribs and
Adobong Manok with organic rice. For dessert, try their The Buzzz homemade ice
cream with delicious flavors such as nipa fruit, malunggay, avocado, and durian.

Places to visit in Bohol:

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Alona Beach

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Chocolate Hills

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Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary

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Loboc River Cruise

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Bohol Bee Farm

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Arco Point

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Pamilacan Island

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Cabilao Island

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Balicasag Island

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Baclayon Church

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Danao Adventure Park

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Anda Beach

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Bohol Habitat Conservation Conservatory

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Cathedral of San Jose

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Blood Compact Monument

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Hinagdanan Cave

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Dimiao Twin Waterfalls

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Bohol Firefly Kayaking