Things to do in Bohol

Bohol is an Island in the Central Visayas region with under 1.40 million inhabitants. The Spanish discovered it in March 1565. Over time, it has become prominent for its coral reefs, picturesque landscape, and unusual “geological formations,” remarkably the Chocolate Hills.

From 1900 to 1942, Bohol became an American Colony, and from 1942 to 1945, Bohol was under on Japanese regime until the Japanese surrender in 1945, when the “local guerrillas and the Filipinos” liberated the island, impacted a vast devastation and wounded Boholanos with psychological impact and poverty. However, Boholano is motivated and strong enough to overcome the wound left by the war. Eventually, Bohol became one of the most incredible tourist destinations in the Philippines.

According to tourism data, Bohol has roughly received a million visitors a year, including foreign visitors, due to its magnificent Islands with breathtaking scenery, ideally the white powdered sand of beaches, the culture, and the vibrant character of the Boholanos. The tourism industry pushed Bohol’s economy to surge by a “7.1%” high this year, making Bohol the “3^rd largest economy in Central Visayas.” This exciting history tempts various visitors to see Bohol, and multiple prospective investors are rising in Bohol.

The most favorite things to do by visitors in Bohol are?

It is advisable to stay in Bohol for 3-5days to relish the beauty of Bohol and to visit the most favorite spots in Bohol, such as,

Chocolate Hills

It was recognized and declared one of the “National Geological Monuments” on June 18, 1988, for its characteristics and formation, which became vital in science history in the Philippines. Chocolate Hills is the most visited tourist spot in Bohol due to its historic geological formations, including over “1,776 mounds” of dome-shaped sedimentary rock covered with grass. The “largest dome point is 120 meters and a height of 390ft.”

What’s under the flat terrain of the Chocolate Hills?

Ordinary people live at the foot of the hills, where their major source of income is farming and some neighboring resorts for individual business investors.

What is the best viewpoint to see Chocolate Hills?

Government-owned the Chocolate Hills Complex in Carmen 34 miles from the capital Tagbilaran. And  Sagbayan Peak is another best viewpoint to see Chocolate Hills, 11 miles from Carmen.

Loboc River

Loboc River is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in Bohol, which provides tremendous help to many local sources of income. In addition, it is one of the cleanest rivers in the Philippines, causing many tourists to experience the river cruise of Loboc river because of its charming and romantic scenery while cruising around the river.

Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary

Tarsier is a natural habitat is the smallest monkey in the world and has attractive, wide, bright eyes. This Tarsier Sanctuary must be visited in Bohol, located in Corella, with an 80 Pesos entrance fee per person. The Tarsier Sanctuary is open daily from 9 in the morning to 4 PM.

Man-made Mahogany forest

The Mahogany trees were planted in the 1970s as part of the Philippine local government’s reforestation project, which collaborated and planted with volunteers and students. The result of the reforestation project was stunning; it gives a cool breeze of wind under the shade of the mahogany trees. Therefore, many tourists quickly dropped off in this man-made mahogany forest to cool off, take photos, and for a break since it is a neighboring spot of the Baclayon church, the Chocolate Hills, and the Loboc River.

Baclayon Church

Baclayon Church is a Roman Catholic church in Baclayon Museum in Bohol. It was founded in 1596 and declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines. Baclayon church was also proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 2013, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake severely damaged it. A year later, it was reconstructed and finished in 2018.