Why Visit Bohol?

The reasons to visit Bohol can be as varied as the number of people who visit the place, but there are a few that will usually resound among the many reasons. Those who favor some fun in the tropical waters will find a lot of idyllic beaches. You'll find all sorts of seaside wonders from developed beaches like Alona Beach to exclusive secluded waterfront locations for your own private encounters in the tropical waters.

Water fun in Bohol is not only restricted to the wonderful beaches. You'll also have many wonderful experiences underwater since there are a lot of dive sites here to choose from. Dive sites range from easy dives to sites requiring advanced diving skills. Divers will enjoy the wide bio-diversity of aquatic life they will encounter under these tropic waters.

A trip to Bohol will be incomplete if you won't at least catch a glimpse of the Chocolate Hills. This still stands as the highlight to any visit to the island province. The more than one thousand uniformly shaped hills dazzle those who see the photos but they also give jaw-dropping amazement to those who have actually seen them. They are indeed a natural wonder no one should miss seeing.

Other inland attractions in Bohol also include a large host of caves numbering more than 1,400. Those who are into cave exploring will find this as a delight other than the fact that some of these caves have historic significance. The most popular among these caves is the Dagohoy Cave, named after Filipino revolutionary patriot Francisco Dagohoy. The cave served as his base of operations during his revolt against Spain in 1744.

Other than the caves, the landscape of Bohol is also beautifully laced by many waterfalls. If you're up for some inland trekking adventures, hunting for these romantic waterfalls will be a most welcome treat. Visitors should take note that most of these waterfalls are only known to locals. Prepare for difficult climbs, muddy terrain, and breaking some sweat before you reach these majestic heartland scenes. 

If local flora and fauna is your thing, then your visit here will be more than rewarding when you encounter the Bohol wildlife. Bohol is also the home to the smallest primate in the world, the tarsier. You may visit the Philippine Tarsier Foundation and catch a glimpse of this intriguing creature. Other than tarsiers, dolphins are also under the spotlight in Bohol. Dolphin watching tours are often organized for visitors who want to see these amazing creatures in their natural environment.

Like other places in the Philippines, the air is made alive in Bohol by the many fiesta celebrations. May is a special month of the year since a lot of these feasts are commemorated. Colorful parades, street dancing, beauty pageants, and an avalanche of food highlight these special events.

Even before the Spanish arrived in the islands of Bohol, the natives and other locals have already established thriving communities. The people have been trading with merchants from as far as China. With the arrival of Spanish came a peaceful treaty known as the Sandugo, which is also celebrated even today. This is proof of the Filipino's love for peace, friendship, and brotherhood.

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Taking a casual break from the wonderful nature scenes to have a quick return to urban living is never difficult since Bohol also offers the comfort and pleasure of urban living. Finding accommodations will never be a challenge since there are hotels and resorts where your needs will be well met with excellent service and modern amenities.

Tagbilaran City, Bohol's capital, offers its visitors that subtle blending of paradise and modern living. Though the city's services may lag behind a bit when compared to major cities like Manila or Cebu, Tagbilaran still offers the best of urban life. Department stores, money changers, banks, ATM's, cinemas, restaurants, hospitals, travel agencies, and hotels can be found here. Life can become a mix of modern urban amenities and blissful tropical havens.

Taking a casual break from the wonderful nature scenes to have a quick return to urban living is never difficult since Bohol also offers the comfort and pleasure of urban living. Finding accommodations will never be a challenge since there are hotels and resorts where your needs will be well met with excellent service and modern amenities.

Tagbilaran City, Bohol's capital, offers its visitors that subtle blending of paradise and modern living. Though the city's services may lag behind a bit when compared to major cities like Manila or Cebu, Tagbilaran still offers the best of urban life. Department stores, money changers, banks, ATM's, cinemas, restaurants, hospitals, travel agencies, and hotels can be found here. Life can become a mix of modern urban amenities and blissful tropical havens.