Beautiful Bohol Tourist Spots

Beautiful Bohol Tourist Spotsby: Maja Del Rosario

A beguiling island which is home to the iconic Chocolate Hills which are thousands of dome-shaped chocolate colored limestone hills situated in the province's central portion. Bohol is also known for the Queen Bee Farm, the Loboc River Cruise, white sand beaches and dive sites in Panglao Island, centuries old stone churches, the gigantic Humpback Whales, the mischievous dolphins, the flying lemur and the tarsier, the world's smallest primate.

A wonderful blend of nature and culture. Bohol is the prime eco-cultural tourist destination in the Philippines. The island boasts of a rich heritage of centuries old churches, peculiar musical instruments and angelic voices.

Bohol also boasts of ecological wonders such as the Chocolate Hills of Carmen, the largest man-made forest in the Philippines found in Bilar. The pristine white beaches of Panglao and the acclaimed dive spots scattered all over the province.

Add to that a people of warmth and dignity, making this southern province the destination of choice of local and foreign tourists.

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