Bohol is renowned for its cultural heritage as well as natural wonders: the Chocolate Hills, waterfalls, freshwater springs, rivers, caves, mangrove orchards, beautiful off-shore islands, white-sand beaches and clear blue waters with abundant marine life. These features make it a truly special destination for adventurous tourism, ecotourism and scuba diving. Bohol is 70 km from Mactan Island of Cebu, so it is easily accessible by sea or air from the modern city.

This beautiful province is gaining popularity as an eco-cultural tourism destination in the region. It is an ideal spot for snorkeling and scuba diving and great for spelunking or cave exploration adventures, thanks to more than a hundred caves found in its mountainous interior.

A remarkable sight is the more than a thousand hillocks called the “Chocolate Hills”. You may also have an unforgettable encounter with the Tarsier, the tiniest wide-eyed primate found only in Bohol (it can fit into your palm!).

Dolphins sighting is almost certain in Pamilacan Island, that you can reach with an hour boat ride from the mainland. You may also try out the river cruise for a buffet lunch or oyster feast while you move along palm-fringed banks, lush inland vegetation and villages. The cruise ends near a waterfall where you can have a fresh bath.

From an historical point of view, a number of ancient churches constructed with coral stone blocks reflect the province’s rich history. There is also a commemorative shrine of an historical blood compact of Spain and the Philippines called “treaty of friendship”, overlooking emerald islands rising from the blue sea.
 

Bohol is considered as one of the most beautiful provinces of the Philippines and is gaining popularity as a top eco-cultural tourism destination.

 

Read more about Bohol on our blog here.

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New: Anda, the off-the-beaten-track destination of Bohol

The province of Bohol is vast, so there are many areas worth exploring, even beyond the well-known ones. One of these is Anda, located on the eastern side of the main island of Bohol and almost a three-hour land travel from Panglao Airport. From Anda, you can explore the classic Bohol attractions we already featured (Chocolate Hills, Tarsier Sanctuary, Loboc River, etc.), but you also have the opportunity to discover some of the island's hidden and remote beauties, amidst a simple lifestyle.

 

In Anda, you'll find the beautiful white beach of Anda Quinale and other secondary beaches with beautiful coral-rich seabeds, populated by sea turtles. In the village of Candijay, you can see picturesque rice terraces and experience a glimpse ofthe local agricultural life, before heading to the beautiful Can-Umantad waterfalls, the tallest in Bohol,  surrounded by limestone rocks and lush tropical vegetation.

 

Another remarkable site is Alicia, home to impressive mountains with curious shapes, covered in green meadows and offering wonderful panoramic views that blend sea, mountains, and plains. Staying in Anda also offers the opportunity to discover the mysterious and culturally significant Lamanok Island: nestled in the crystal-clear sea and among local mangroves, this islet has traditionally been used for funerary practices and is still used for shamanic practices.

The caves in the island feature the red hermatite print petroglyphs of Bohol that  were included in the tentative list of the Philippines for UNESCO World Heritage Site.  We offer trips with stays in Panglao and, upon request, also stays in Anda.

Check out our tour including Anda in Bohol.