This summer, take your family to Bohol, Philippines and experience a once in a lifetime trip on the island, as you try native food served with great smiles. Here are some important spots you must go in your visit to Bohol.
Blood Compact Site (Tagbilaran City) - The spot where the “Sandugo” took place; a blood compact between Miguel Lopez de Legazpi of Spain and Rajah Sikatuna of Bohol. The blood compact is considered as the First Treaty of Friendship between two different races, religions, culture and civilization. A treaty based on respect and equality! A place where you can immerse yourself in history!
Baclayon Church (Baclayon) – The oldest stone church in Bohol; in fact, one of the oldest in the Philippines, second to that of the San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila. A 21 meter high belfry lies adjacent to the church and a museum displays religious artifacts.
Bohol Python - Prony, the longest python in Bohol that is 23 feet long with an estimated weight of 300 kilos.
Loboc Church - known as the second oldest church in Bohol with the biggest convent. Convent is now a museum.
Loboc-Loay River Cruise (Loboc) – A cool and relaxing river cruise while dining on Boholano food and other native delicacies.
Tarsier Encounter (Loboc) – Observe the smallest primate in the world, the Tarsier, in its caged sanctuary.
Man Made Forest (Bilar) – Traverse the “Tina-i sa Manok” trail and pass by the Mahogany Forest on your way to Carmen and the Chocolate Hills!
Chocolate Hills (Carmen) – View one of the world’s wonders; 1,268 hills which, during the dry season, turns into brown and thus called the chocolate hills.
Pursuit dolphins and watch them as they frolic in the blue expanse of the Bohol Sea guided by former hunters turned tour guides on board hunting boats now refitted for the comfort of tourists! Spot the Risso’s dolphin, the playful spinner dolphin, the bottlenose dolphin, the spotted dolphin and the Fraser’s dolphin.
Shopping! you may indulge in shopping for souvenirs and local delicacies at different “pasalubong” areas.
