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Attractions in Bohol

Home to tiny primates and chocolate-drop hills 🍫🐒

28 attractions · Philippines
Chocolate Hills, Carmen, Bohol

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Alona Beach
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Alona Beach

📍 Panglao

⛱ Beach

The most famous beach in Bohol, known for its fine white sand and proximity to vibrant coral reefs ideal for family snorkeling.

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Baclayon Church
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Baclayon Church

📍 Baclayon

🏰 Castle

One of the oldest coral stone churches in the Philippines, this 18th-century site features a museum of ancient religious artifacts and intricate colonial architecture.

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Bohol Circumferential Road
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Bohol Circumferential Road

📍 Circular

🚗 Road Trip

260km paved loop road (6-8 hours drive) circling the entire island. Features historic stone churches in Baclayon and Alburquerque, the white sand beaches of Anda, and dramatic coastal cliffs overlooking the Mindanao Sea.

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Bohol Coastal Loop
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Bohol Coastal Loop

📍 Tagbilaran City

🥾 Hiking & Cycling

260km long-distance cycling route, challenging difficulty, typically 3-5 days, approx 2,500m cumulative elevation gain. This paved route circumnavigates the entire island. Bike rentals: Book It Bohol (bookitbohol.com) or local shops in Panglao.

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Chocolate Hills
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Chocolate Hills

📍 Carmen

🏛 Landmark

Over 1,200 symmetrical brown-toned limestone mounds that offer a unique and surreal landscape for families to explore from an observation deck.

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Loay-Interior Road (Bohol Countryside Route)
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Loay-Interior Road (Bohol Countryside Route)

📍 Loay

🚗 Road Trip

55km paved inland highway (1.5-2 hours one-way) connecting the coast to the interior. Highlights include the scenic Loboc River valley, the dense 2km Bilar Man-made Mahogany Forest canopy, and the Chocolate Hills in Carmen.

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Loboc Church
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Loboc Church

📍 Loboc

🏰 Castle

A historic 17th-century Jesuit-built church known for its separate bell tower and its significance as one of the major religious landmarks in the province.

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National Museum of the Philippines - Bohol
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National Museum of the Philippines - Bohol

📍 Tagbilaran City

🖼 Art Gallery

Housed in the restored neoclassical old capitol building, this museum showcases Bohol's archaeological history, cultural artifacts, and significant local fine art.

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Alicia Panoramic Park (TAPP) Trails

Alicia Panoramic Park (TAPP) Trails

📍 Alicia

🥾 Hiking & Cycling

5km to 15km trail network, moderate difficulty, 2-5 hours duration, approx 350m elevation gain. A premier destination for both hiking and mountain biking across rolling grassy hills. MTB rentals are often available through the Alicia Tourism Office (alicia-bohol.gov.ph).

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Balicasag Island Marine Sanctuary

Balicasag Island Marine Sanctuary

📍 Panglao

⛱ Beach

A world-class diving and snorkeling destination where families can swim with sea turtles in crystal-clear waters.

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Bohol Bee Farm

Bohol Bee Farm

📍 Dauis

🐄 Farm

A sustainable organic farm offering educational tours, garden-to-table dining, and cliffside ocean views.

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Chocolate Hills Adventure Park

Chocolate Hills Adventure Park

📍 Carmen

🧗 Adventure

An eco-adventure park featuring the famous bike-zip and aerial rope courses over the iconic conical hills landscape.

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Danao Adventure Park

Danao Adventure Park

📍 Danao

🧗 Adventure

The premier extreme adventure center in Bohol, offering canyon swings, rappelling, and long-distance zip lines over the Wahig River.

Loboc River

Loboc River

📍 Loboc

🏛 Landmark

An iconic tropical waterway famous for scenic lunch cruises on floating rafts passing through dense jungle and local cultural performances.

Loboc River Cruise

Loboc River Cruise

📍 Loboc

⛱ Beach

A scenic floating restaurant experience that journeys through the rural jungle heart of Bohol's countryside.

Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary

Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary

📍 Corella

🦁 Zoo

A dedicated conservation area where families can observe the world's smallest primates in their natural forested habitat.

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Sikatuna's Mirror of the World and Botanical Garden

Sikatuna's Mirror of the World and Botanical Garden

📍 Sikatuna

🌿 Garden

An expansive park featuring themed botanical gardens and meticulously crafted miniature replicas of famous global landmarks from every continent.

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Dauis Church
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Dauis Church

📍 Dauis

🏰 Castle

A stunning National Historical Landmark on Panglao Island famous for its neoclassical facade and a legendary freshwater well located inside the church near the altar.

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Baclayon Church Museum

Baclayon Church Museum

📍 Baclayon

🏰 Castle

Located within one of the oldest stone churches in the country, this museum features a vast collection of 16th-century religious fine art, ivory icons, and liturgical artifacts.

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Loboc Ecotourism Adventure Park

Loboc Ecotourism Adventure Park

📍 Loboc

🧗 Adventure

A popular riverside activity center known for its thrilling zip line and cable car rides providing panoramic views of the emerald Loboc River.

Panglao Island Circumferential Road

Panglao Island Circumferential Road

📍 Circular

🚗 Road Trip

42km paved loop (1 hour drive) around the resort island of Panglao. Provides scenic access to Alona Beach, the historic Dauis Church and Watchtower, and numerous coastal viewpoints and limestone formations.

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Rajah Sikatuna Magsaysay Trail

Rajah Sikatuna Magsaysay Trail

📍 Bilar

🥾 Hiking & Cycling

2.5km loop, easy to moderate difficulty, 1.5 hours duration, 120m elevation gain. A well-known nature trail within the Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape, famous for birdwatching and limestone forest ecosystems.

South Farm Bohol

South Farm Bohol

📍 Panglao

🐄 Farm

A family-friendly farm park featuring animal interactions, traditional artisanal workshops, and rural agricultural displays.

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Tarsier Conservation Area

Tarsier Conservation Area

📍 Loboc

🦁 Zoo

A popular roadside wildlife stop offering a walk-through experience to see tarsiers nesting in low-hanging branches.

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Clarin Ancestral House

📍 Loay

🏘 Town / Village

A well-preserved heritage house that provides a look into the 19th-century lifestyle of a prominent Filipino political family.

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Hinagdanan Cave

📍 Panglao

🏛 Landmark

A naturally lit limestone cavern with a clear underground swimming lagoon and impressive formations, easily accessible for family excursions.

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Punta Cruz Watchtower

📍 Maribojoc

🏰 Castle

This unique 18th-century triangular stone watchtower provides a fascinating look into the island's history of defense against pirate raids and offers panoramic sea views.

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Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape ©

Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape

📍 Bilar

🌲 Nature

Bohol's largest remaining natural forest, featuring limestone karst formations, birdwatching trails, and opportunities to spot monkeys and flying lemurs.

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