Bohol is one of the places here in the Philippines where both tourists and travelers can enjoy. Unlike other places, it offers almost everything. It has pristine beaches, caves, churches, historic sites, wildlife, extreme sports adventure, the tarsier and the uniquely chocolate hills. For tourists, they will enjoy on the wide range of places to see and things to do. It is undeniable that the attractions are unlimited that on the case of travelers, they can really explore the island and learn more about it – the places, people, culture and its flora and fauna.
The island of Bohol, very cliché as it may sound, is paradise. I have been to the many beaches in Philippines and abroad but I must tell you that the beach in Bohol is one of a kind. It has one of the finest sands that I know. Many places may offer spectacular sceneries or beautiful backdrop of the sunset but Bohol is different. The overall view may be mediocre but the white and very fine sand of the island is something one of a kind. It makes you just want to lay down there all day and night long. Honestly, me and my brother stayed at the beach from morning until 9pm at night. We just can’t get enough of the beach!
You will not be short when it comes to beaches in Bohol. And all of these beaches have unique beauty. Different water sports/activities are also here. There are diving and surfing spots in Bohol also. You can hire boatmen who can take you to the spots where you can watch whales and dolphins play.
Among the unique things in Bohol that one must not miss is its chocolate hills, tarsier, floating restaurant and the mahogany forest. The hills in Bohol, which is brown in color during the summer, is a major tourist attraction in the province. Experts say that there are thousands of hills in number. So you can just imagine!
Tarsiers are another must-see in Bohol. They are endangered species which are found in different parts of Southeast Asia. Here is Philippines, they can famously found in Bohol as well as in some parts of Visayas and Mindanao. They are locally known as Maumag and they belong to the family of Tarsiidae. On the way to the viewing deck of the chocolate hills, you will pass a beautiful forest also known as the Mahogany Forest. While it is a man-made forest, you cannot deny of its innate beauty. A butterfly sanctuary is also near the place.
The floating restaurant is an added attraction in Bohol. If you want to have a more exciting lunch, you can go on board the buffet boat and cruise the Loboc River for an hour, accompanied by a band. And if you are lucky, you may also witness the heavenly voice of the Loboc Children’s Choir.
You can also put on your list of places to visit the churches, museums and historic sites.
If you are into extreme sports, Bohol has spots dedicated for extreme adventures also. This is one thing I was not able to do in Bohol that’s why I promised myself to go back to this island. We only stayed for three days and it was not enough. We enjoyed Bohol so much that three days would not be enough. My advise, spend at least a week or more.
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