Bohol is a beautiful island paradise located in the Visayas island group in central Philippines. It is famous for its white sand beaches, the Chocolate Hills and the Tarsier, the worlds smallest primate. It is surrounded by beautiful beaches and coral reefs teaming with marine life. If you love nature, then Bohal is a must see destination for you. There are also more than 1400 caves to explore. The most famous of these is Hinagdanan Cave’s on Panglao island. The cave leads to an underground pool with plenty of stalactites’ & stalagmites. There is even a sanctuary for the Tarsiers called the Tarsier Trail. Here, visitors are allowed to hold and touch the tiny little primates. Opportunities for scuba diving and snorkeling are plentiful with abundance of coral reefs that surround the island and are rich in marine life. You can even do some dolphin & whale watching at Pamilacan Island. Bohol has numerous species of both dolphins and whales that call the province home and have become a major draw for tourist.
Philippine Tarsier
The Philippine tarsier is one of the one of the world’s smallest primates at about 85 to 160 millimeters or 3.35 to 6.30 in in height. Their eyes are fixed in the skull and they must turn their heads to look around. These little nocturnal primates have very sensitive eyes and pictures with a flash are not allowed.
The Philippine tarsier is one of the one of the world’s smallest primates at about 85 to 160 millimeters or 3.35 to 6.30 in in height. Their eyes are fixed in the skull and they must turn their heads to look around. These little nocturnal primates have very sensitive eyes and pictures with a flash are not allowed.
During March the Sandugo Festivalis is held and in May there’s the Tagbilaran City Fiesta and Bolibong Kingking festival among others. There also the Mag-Aso Falls and Loboc River cruises. You can enjoy a small band playing while you eat and enjoy the beautiful view while on the cruise. The towns in Bohol have many old churches dating back to the Spanish error to see. Department stores, money changers, ATM’s, banks, cinemas, restaurants, hospitals, travel agencies, and hotels also can be found here. Bohol is definitely worth a visit by itself or if you’re in Cebu it’s only about a two hour boat ride on the SuperCat ferries away to see the sites and you can return in the evening.
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Bohol Island
