Bohol, Philippines (Top 10 things to do)

One of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines, located at Central Visayas region, we can find the beautiful island of Bohol. This island is well known on its unique chocolate hills and small cute animal called Tarsier. Going in this place will give tourists a lot of activities and destinations to visit, explore and enjoy. In this post, I will be showing the top 10 things that I've done at the island of Bohol and a must thing to do by tourists visiting the island.

Tagbilaran City is the capital of Bohol where its airport is located, beside the city is the beautiful island of Panglao where stunning white sand beaches is. When I visited Bohol, I decided to visit the different tourists spots first before I set a free day just to relax on the beach. Here's the top 10 on my list that I consider a must do in the island of Bohol.

1. Rent a Motorcycle



If you know how to drive a motorcycle, renting one is the best way to explore Bohol on your own. There are many bike rentals around the island that costs P400 to P800 per day, depending on the type of bike you want to use. The rentals include a helmet, Bohol map and a few gas. Prepare some peso to full tank your rented bike because each destinations are far from each other. A lot of locals and foreign tourists prefer to rent motorcycles while in Bohol because it is more fun and you own the whole time. Renting one is ideal if are traveling alone or two, but if tourists will travel in a huge group, renting a van would be better.

2. Explore Hinagdanan Cave



The Hinagdanan cave is truly a magnificent creature. This place is located at Panglao island and it is just 20 to 30 minutes away from Tagbilaran city. The entrance fee is P50.00 each and visitors can discover this small cave that has beautiful rock formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Our guide mentioned to us that the lake inside this cave is a combination of salt and fresh water. There's a lot of Balinsasayaw birds flying inside too, I thought that they were bats, but our guide says that those creatures do not stay on this cave because it's too bright in the morning. If you have extra clothes and if the water is calling you to take a dip, you can do so for an extra fee. The guide who will attend to you will also serve as a photographer, make sure to prepare your camera because they will ask it from you.

3. Take a picture at Blood Compact Shrine



Tourists can have a quick stop at Blood Compact Shrine for free to take some photos. This place is actually a historical site and not just a simple statue. The Blood Compact shrine was built to represent one of the important events in the Philippines, the first treaty of Spaniards and Filipinos.

4. See the Tarsiers



If you want to see Tarsiers in the Philippines, they can only be found at Bohol. The island has their own conservation area where tourists can visit to see the Tarsiers for P50.00 per head as entrance fee. Please be careful in exploring this cute creatures because they are suicidal when they get stressed.

5. Have a lunch at Loboc River cruise

Loboc River Cruise offers a lunch buffet that is eat all you can. This restaurant is not a typical floating restaurant because while eating, the float will tour you around the peaceful Loboc River for 30 minutes with some bands playing music for you. At the end of the river, you can witness the serene waters of this mini falls before the float have a u-turn.


  
6. Relax at Bilar Man-made Forest



While on the way to Chocolate hills, you will be mesmerised by the beauty of this 2km Mahogany Man-made forest. The place is so quiet and peaceful and you can even shout and wait for the echo to answer you.

7. Visit Historical Churches



There's a lot of beautiful historical churches at Bohol but some are being destroyed by the recent earthquake that struct the island last 2013. The people of Bohol are very religious and churches are very important to their culture.

8. Witness the beauty of Chocolate Hills




Who will visit Bohol without seeing this magnificent hills? Tourists can enjoy the breathtaking view of the Chocolate Hills on its viewing deck for P50.00. There are at least 1,260 hills spread over an area of more than 50 square kilometers. They are covered in green grass that turns brown during the dry season.

9. Have an adventure at Chocolate Hills Adventures Park (CHAP)





Chocolate Hills Adventure Park (CHAP) offers camp like adventures. It is a must try after witnessing the beauty of Chocolate hills. There's a lot of things to do in this park from adventures to sight seeings. They also have the hanging bridge that tourists can climb.

10. Eat dinner at Bohol Bee Farm



Bohol Bee Farm is located at Panglao Island and their food is famous because they have organic ingredients. They also have the best Ice Cream in town!

The Island of Bohol has a lot of tourist spots to discover and these are the top 10 of the list of places that every tourists of Bohol must visit for me. Bohol also has beautiful beaches that has clear waters where you can swim and few islands to visit via boat rental. Experience Bohol and I guarantee that you will surely fall in love in this place!