Are you looking forward to a summer vacation with your friends after graduation? Or maybe you just need a break from the stress of school and work and a trip to heal you? Well, maybe now is the best time to visit new places and make friends. And what better place to begin than in the City of Friendship, Bohol!
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- Blood Compact Shrine
Witness History at the Blood Compact Shrine. See the historic Blood Compact Site in Bohol, which serves as a memorial to the historic token of friendship between the Spaniards and the Filipinos. The Sandugo was a blood pact between the Spanish explorer Miguel López de Legazpi and Datu Sikatuna, the chieftain of Bohol, on March 16, 1565 to bind their friendship in accordance with tribal custom.
- Baclayon Church Ruins and Panglao Church
See the Baclayon Church Ruins and Panglao Church first hand! Continue your journey through history by visiting the Churches of Bohol. Did you know that the Baclayon Church is the oldest Christian settlement in Bohol? Its construction began in 1717, the same year it was elevated to the status of a parish. To build the magnificent structure, 200 obras pias, or native forced laborers, had to drag coral stones from the ocean.
While the Panglao Church is no stranger to the history of Bohol. Older Panglao Church facade fragments suggest that it may have been baroque in style although it was previously destroyed in 1886, at which time it is said that a temporary church made of wood and tabique was built.
- Alburquerque’s Python Viewing
Stir your way to an adventurous take with a Python Viewing. The largest python in captivity can be found in Alburquerque, Bohol. The Bohol Python and Wildlife Park is an entertaining and educational place to visit for people interested in learning about the need for wildlife conservation.
- Tarsier Viewing
While we’re at it, let’s continue our animal exploration by visiting the infamous Tarsier! Visit the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary, a location devoted to saving the lives of species with high levels of emotional sensitivity. Thanks to the committed tour guides who devote to raising awareness about how tarsiers are delicate and emotionally-sensitive creatures that get stressed easily, you can learn how these infamous tarsiers live in peace and nature.
- Bohol’s Man-Made Forest
If we’re talking about the Tarsier’s habitat, why not visit a man-made forest? Bohol, Philippines, is home to the world’s first and only Man-Made forest, which you can visit. It is primarily made up of Mahogany trees, arranged densely over a distance of about 2 kilometers in the towns of Bilar and Loboc. An ideal location for tourists to be inspired by nature. Some visitors even spend 30 minutes to an hour here to take in the fresh air and enjoy the sounds of the trees and birds.
- Butterfly Garden
While on Cloud 9 from the Man-made forest, fly high at the Butterfly Garden! Simply Butterflies Conservation Center in the Municipality of Bilar houses hundreds of beautiful butterflies. You can also see a feeding area, a breeding facility, and a product workshop for the butterflies. This is a nice place to enjoy the lovely butterflies all around you.
- Chocolate Hills
You hear Bohol, you hear Chocolate Hills! These hills were once covered in green grass, dried out, and turned a chocolate-brown color during the dry season, which accounts for their “chocolatey” appearance. While the hills vary in size, they appear to be almost symmetrical in shape when viewed from a distance. This creates a magnificent landscape that might lead you to believe humans made it.
- Buffet Lunch at Loboc River Floating Restaurant: Rioverde
Grab a bite at the floating restaurant and enjoy the Loboc River cruise with a buffet meal. At Rioverde, take pleasure in a lunch buffet while live music is being played.
- Hinagdanan Cave
Get back on track with the amazing and historic Hindagdanan Cave! A clear lagoon between 10 and 20 meters deep and a number of stalactite and stalagmite formations are among its many highlights. Hinagdanan, in addition to its breathtaking natural beauty, was important to Bohol’s history. Locals used the cave as a hideout during World War II to flee the Japanese Imperial Army.
- Danao Adventure Park
Make the most out of your Bohol adventure at the Danao Adventure Park. They have the ideal adventure that is suitable for everyone! Try their Eco-Adventure Tour if you want to immerse yourself in nature; if you want to amp up the adventure, try their Extreme Adventure Tour! Their Educational Adventure Tour’s perfect for you if you want to educate yourself about preserving the natural landscape and cultural heritage.
- Antequera Weaving Community
After a series of adventures, get to know the artistic side of Bohol. Welcome yourself to the Antequera Weaving Community–where the magic happens. Antequera baskets come in a variety of shapes and sizes, just like other native goods like hampers, home decor, wall art, furniture, bags, and fashion accessories. The materials used to create these handicrafts are all naturally occurring materials, including bamboo, rattan, wicker, nito, buri, sig-id, and other vines.
- Bohol’s Bee Farm
Sweetly wrap up your trip! The Bohol Bee Farm is a cozy, peaceful location that is sure to be a great way to end the day. Vicky Wallace, the owner, and chef creates delectable dishes using vegetables grown organically on her farms, such as squash muffins, vegetable lasagna, and specially brewed coffee made from roasted corn and wild berries. She lets visitors stay in her chalet-style home to experience the tranquility and peace of having the entire farm to themselves.
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