Bohol
Bohol is a melting pot of adventures. There is much to do in this fair-weathered province to delight thrill-seekers and laidback tourists. There are lots of activities and places to see that will tickle the fancy of children, young couples, newlyweds, families and seasoned travelers.
People come here for the white beaches and beautiful nature with its diverse wildlife. The world class diving, waterfalls and hundreds of caves for spelunking. And they come for the incredible history along with its colonial Spanish churches. I'm only scratching the surface.
The top 5 tourist spots in Bohol Philippines are feasts for the senses. Bohol has numerous beaches where diving and snorkeling enthusiasts will find paradise underwater. Tourists who prefer on-land escapades can indulge in Bohols caves, churches, and eco-friendly treks.
THE CHOCOLATE HILLS
Let's start with the Chocolate Hills, the greatest pride of Bohol. Basically it's a strange group of oddly shaped hills, a lot of hills. There are more than 1000. It's not easy to describe the place; it's like a piece of art. An unbelievable scenery. I felt like being on the set of a science fiction movie. They look extremely surreal. It's hard to believe that the Chocolate Hills are not man-made.
They're a natural wonder, and personally, I think they look like giant boobs.
No offense, I mean that in a good way. However, you probably noticed that the Chocolate Hills are covered with green grass. So, where is the name coming from? Good question. The hills turn brownish during the dry season. That's why they call them the Chocolate Hills because . . . yes . . . chocolate is mostly brown.
Even today, scientists aren't able to figure out how the Chocolate Hills were formed. However it was, this strange earth formation looks truly fascinating, for sure.
Almost as impressive as the Chocolate Hills itself were the people posing and doing performances in front of the hills to get extremely memorable pictures. Very amusing. I should have taken some shots of that.
Shouldn't forget to mention, there is a bell on top of the highest hill. Ring the bell after making a wish. Let's see if my dream come true. No I won't tell you here. That's bad luck!
THE PHILIPPINE TARSIER
Let's talk about those cuddly Tarsiers. Sweetest creature ever! Like a mix of a monkey and a rat . . . or bat? Whatever, it's easy to fall in love with them. These tiny Tarsiers are sleeping all day, only getting active at night to find food. Their heads can rotate 180 degrees. The Tarsier is small, like a human fist, but it has extremely huge eyes which make it look like Gizmo from the Gremlins.
They're actually pretty bizarre animals. If they're getting stressed (probably from rude tourists being loud or taking photos of them with flash) they tend to commit suicide. The Tarsier will hit his head against something until it dies. No joke! They are very sensitive to noises and light, so you better be very cautious around them. Here a few more shots . . . aren't they gorgeous?
BEACHES AND ISLANDS
Bohol is surrounded by more than 50 Islands, including Panglao Island, which is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the Philippines. The most popular and developed place in Panglao Island is Alona Beach, a 1.5 kilometer long stretch lined with coconut palm trees. The place is truly beautiful with its white sandy beach and crystal clear water. There is fantastic snorkeling in Panglao and you can find a reef right in front of Alona Beach.
Bohol and Panglao are connected by two bridges, so it's easy to get there.
With a coastline of more than 250 kilometers you can expect some awesome beaches. One of my highlights was definitely a trip to Virgin Island, a C-shaped Island with a long white powdery sand bar. The pristine Island is 20 minutes away by boat from Panglao.
People come here for the white beaches and beautiful nature with its diverse wildlife. The world class diving, waterfalls and hundreds of caves for spelunking. And they come for the incredible history along with its colonial Spanish churches. I'm only scratching the surface.
The top 5 tourist spots in Bohol Philippines are feasts for the senses. Bohol has numerous beaches where diving and snorkeling enthusiasts will find paradise underwater. Tourists who prefer on-land escapades can indulge in Bohols caves, churches, and eco-friendly treks.
THE CHOCOLATE HILLS
Let's start with the Chocolate Hills, the greatest pride of Bohol. Basically it's a strange group of oddly shaped hills, a lot of hills. There are more than 1000. It's not easy to describe the place; it's like a piece of art. An unbelievable scenery. I felt like being on the set of a science fiction movie. They look extremely surreal. It's hard to believe that the Chocolate Hills are not man-made.
They're a natural wonder, and personally, I think they look like giant boobs.
No offense, I mean that in a good way. However, you probably noticed that the Chocolate Hills are covered with green grass. So, where is the name coming from? Good question. The hills turn brownish during the dry season. That's why they call them the Chocolate Hills because . . . yes . . . chocolate is mostly brown.
Even today, scientists aren't able to figure out how the Chocolate Hills were formed. However it was, this strange earth formation looks truly fascinating, for sure.
Almost as impressive as the Chocolate Hills itself were the people posing and doing performances in front of the hills to get extremely memorable pictures. Very amusing. I should have taken some shots of that.
Shouldn't forget to mention, there is a bell on top of the highest hill. Ring the bell after making a wish. Let's see if my dream come true. No I won't tell you here. That's bad luck!
THE PHILIPPINE TARSIER
Let's talk about those cuddly Tarsiers. Sweetest creature ever! Like a mix of a monkey and a rat . . . or bat? Whatever, it's easy to fall in love with them. These tiny Tarsiers are sleeping all day, only getting active at night to find food. Their heads can rotate 180 degrees. The Tarsier is small, like a human fist, but it has extremely huge eyes which make it look like Gizmo from the Gremlins.
They're actually pretty bizarre animals. If they're getting stressed (probably from rude tourists being loud or taking photos of them with flash) they tend to commit suicide. The Tarsier will hit his head against something until it dies. No joke! They are very sensitive to noises and light, so you better be very cautious around them. Here a few more shots . . . aren't they gorgeous?
BEACHES AND ISLANDS
Bohol is surrounded by more than 50 Islands, including Panglao Island, which is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the Philippines. The most popular and developed place in Panglao Island is Alona Beach, a 1.5 kilometer long stretch lined with coconut palm trees. The place is truly beautiful with its white sandy beach and crystal clear water. There is fantastic snorkeling in Panglao and you can find a reef right in front of Alona Beach.
Bohol and Panglao are connected by two bridges, so it's easy to get there.
With a coastline of more than 250 kilometers you can expect some awesome beaches. One of my highlights was definitely a trip to Virgin Island, a C-shaped Island with a long white powdery sand bar. The pristine Island is 20 minutes away by boat from Panglao.
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