The home of the famous Chocolate Hills, Bohol is one of the most visited destinations in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. The island province offers breathtaking spots for history buffs, beach lovers, and adrenaline junkies. Bohol is comprised of one major island and 73 smaller ones surrounding it, so you’ll have plenty of places to explore during your trip here. One thing’s for sure: You’ll enjoy every second of your stay and love the diversity that Bohol offers. Bohol is a province of the Philippines, in the country’s Central Visayas region. It comprises Bohol Island and numerous smaller surrounding islands. Bohol is known for coral reefs and unusual geological formations, notably the Chocolate Hills. On the main island, near the town of Carmen, these 1,200 or so symmetrical mounds turn cocoa-brown in the dry season, contrasting with the surrounding jungle’s greenery.
See and Do
A Bohol experience would never be complete without visiting the Chocolate Hills. This geological wonder is spread over an area of 50 square kilometers and covers the towns of Carmen, Sagbayan, Bilar, Sierra Bullones and Valencia. These grass-covered hills turn brown during the summer hence the coined name, Chocolate Hills. To encounter something wild, head over to the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary in the town of Corella and meet the smallest primate in the world – the Philippine Tarsier. These cute, furry creatures measure the size of an adult human thumb and are active at night.For marine adventures, play with the dolphins residing near Pamilacan Island or take a plunge into the deep by exploring the coral gardens of Panglao, Balicasag and Cabilao Islands. But if you just want to relax under the sun, then take a refreshing dip or lounge at the beaches of Panglao and Anda.Adrenaline junkies can take a walk at the wild side at Danao’s Adventure Park. Float through the river, zip over a canyon, walk on air over a gorge or simply take a plunge over a ravine, Danao has the answers for your pent-up energy. For family-safe adventures, the Chocolate Hills Complex has zip bikes, nature trails, playgrounds and food centers for a complete family fun activity. History buffs will appreciate the heritage and cultural treasures of the island. Bohol houses more than 10 national and important cultural treasures including old-houses, centuries old stone churches and watchtowers spread over the northwestern and southern coast of the island. The most accessible of these are located in the capital city of Tagbilaran.
PHILIPPINE TARSIER SANCTUARY
These cute furry creatures are considered as the smallest primate in the world. They weigh only about 113 to 142 grams or four to five ounces. Tarsiers are named such due to their special elongated tarsal bones, which form their ankles and enable them to leap almost 10 feet from tree to tree. The most notable feature of the tarsier is their eyes, which are bigger than its entire brain. They hunt at night exclusively for animal prey which includes insects such as cockroaches and crickets.
