The small island of Pamilacan lies at the heart of the Bohol Sea. It was named as such from the word "pamilac" or harpoon, a large hooked implement that is locally made and used by the islanders to capture manta rays, whale sharks and Bryde's whales. The island, which is a 45-minute pump boat ride from the town of Baclayon, is composed of three sitios, one facing Baclayon, another amid [ Read More ]
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Nested in the sunshine and gentle breeze of the festive island of Bohol, the Bee Farm has presented the last word in complete relaxation and cool unpretentious comfort. In its hidden sanctuary of lush greens and quiet paths where guests can commune with nature, the resort is an idyllic combination of old world service and present day pleasures. The villa dramatically anchored on a cliff includes a private balustrade balcony [ Read More ]
An approximately 134-hectare of land between the municipalities of Corella and Sikatuna has been set aside as the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary. The area is maintained and operated by the Philippine Tarsier Foundation, a non-stock, non-profit organization, whose initiative to save the tarsiers is being supported by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Department of Tourism. The Philippine tarsier (Tarsius syrichta), estimated to be 45 million years old, [ Read More ]
The watchtower in Punta Cruz, Maribojoc town is located 14 kilometers from Tagbilaran City and is made of stone. A wooden cross is planted in a slightly indented area in front of the tower. According to legend, the cross has been enchanted with a mysterious spell that had saved many people from ravages of pirates. The cross is said to extend its arms to the sea, preventing marauders. The tower, [ Read More ]
Located beside the San Agustin parish Church in panglao town is a five story bell/watch tower, which was built in 1851. The tower, which is octagonal and is covered by a pitched roof, is said to be the tallest of its kind in the country. It is, however, in a bad state and needs immediate intervention for conservation.
Casa Rocha-Suarez is one of the few remaining Spanish-period trading villas in the province of Bohol, and one of the only two left in historic Sitio Ubos – the coastal lowland that was once the Old Tagbilaran, the province's economic center at that time. Built circa 1800 to 1830, it was opened as a lifestyle museum and heritage center, and poignantly dedicated by the Rocha-Suarez heirs to the people of [ Read More ]
The largest river in Bohol is the Inabanga River in the town of Inabanga in the northern coast of Bohol, some 71 kilometers from Tagbilaran City. Before the Spaniards came to Bohol , the town was called Inabangan because of the river, the only waterway to the interior of the town. The river was infested with crocodiles but was still popular as a bathing resort. Every year, the river would [ Read More ]
The Municipality of Loboc is a merely 24 kilometers from Tagbilaran City. It is known for a number of attractions which include the scenic and winding Loboc River, floating restaurants and the Loboc Children's Choir. Local and foreign tourists who visit the town of Loboc must always include a cruise along the Loboc River, whether on small bancas readily available for hire or on one of the town's floating restaurants. [ Read More ]
Blood Compact Commemorative Shrine Located in Barangay Bool, Tagbilaran City, the Blood Compact Commemorative Shrine represents one of the important events in Philippine history – the first treaty of friendship between the brown and white races. The famous blood compact or sandugo, as what it is called in the dialect, was entered into by Datu Sikatuna, a native chieftain, and Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, a Spanish explorer. Legazpi's fleet first [ Read More ]
A two-kilometer stretch of densely planted Mahogany trees located in Bilar town. Different species of trees and giant ferns also lining the road creating a refreshing kaleidoscope of green foliage.















