Bohol is blessed with Nature’s priceless gifts such as numerous diving spots, enchanting waterfalls and the home of the smallest primate ever existed on Earth, and infamous Chocolate Hills which is nominated as one of the “New 7 Wonders of Nature”.
Not to mention, Bohol has become an international attraction due to its interesting activities that can only be found in this God’s Little Paradise as called by the locales. Such activities includes whale watching, river cruising, the lively Sandugo Festival and the Cambuhat Oyster Farming tour.
Those who have the penchant for the tropical waters will find a lot of idyllic beaches in Bohol. Offshore islands and islets coastlines which are rimmed by coves and shimmery white sands attract not only local tourists but foreigners as well. Taking a deep plunge in these tropic waters will definitely enchant the divers due to its breathtaking underwater corral reefs formations and a variety of marine wonders unique to these waters. To top up your aquatic adventure, a glimpse of whales and dolphins with the Pamilican Locales is a must-do activity.
A countryside tour is the main attraction of Bohol. Be dazzled by the more than a thousand caves to be explored. Visiting these underground wonders which house many stalactites and stalagmites would of great delight to those who are into cave exploration.
A short trek to Tarsier Trail will give the tourists a chance to actually touch and hold the Tarsiers. The Philippine Tarsier is a very peculiar small animal, in fact, the smallest known primates, no larger than an adult men’s hand. This tiny creature lives on a diet of insects. Folk tradition sometimes has it that Tarsiers eat charcoal but actually they retrieve the insects from (sometimes burned) wood.
The main attraction that still stands as the highlight to any visit to the island Province of Bohol is the catching the sight of Chocolate Hills. A climb to one of the World famous Chocolate Hills will give a perfect and fantastic view of the 1,268 haycock hills those look-like mounds of chocolates when the grass turns brown.
A trip to Bohol will never be a complete one without an experience and a glance to some of its festivals that exhibit the rich cultural history of Boholanos– the Sandugo Festival.
A river cruise in Loboc River should always be remembered. Several floating restaurants with a small band playing while enjoying the sumptuous Boholano cuisines will relax your system right after the adrenaline-pumping adventure around the province. It is definitely a perfect mix of fun, adventure, and knowledge of this historic spot that should never be missed in your Philippine vacation package.
Transportation to Bohol is very easy since the province is very accessible. The island can be reached by sea and air. Boat travel from Manila would normally take 25 hours and 55 minutes by plane.
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