Bohol- The Eco-cultural Tourist Destination

Reading different brochures about tourism destinations is quite informative aside from surfing the internet. It gives you an up-close and handy information about a particular place. Regarding this, I have read a brochure about Bohol which I find it very informative. The photos, illutration & design was made by The Original Ramasola Studio.  The contents of the brochure gives a short insight about Bohol.

Here are the contents of the said brochure:

Bohol- The Eco-cultural Tourist Destination

With centuries-old churches and structures, the island province of  Bohol abounds in natural wonders. The country’s tenth largest island is where Datu Sikatuna and Spanish General Miguel Lopez de Legazpi sealed their friendship in a blood compact, celebrated yearly through the month-long Sandugo Festival in July. Numbering some 1,268, chocclate hills is the island’s signature attraction. The province is also home to the Philippine Tarsier, one of the smallest living primates, measuring 4-5 inches long, with its tail longer thsn its body. Bohol’s beaches to just enjoying the province’s relaxed, laid nack lifestyle.

Countryside Tour

This top-selling tour takes one inside the Philippines Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary, drives him through the Loboc-Bilar manmade forest, brings him to the Chocolate Hills after a relaxing sumptuous lunch while river cruising aboard Loboc’s floating restaurant and a visit to one of the oldest stone churches in the Philippines, the Baclayon Church.

Swimming and Diving

Panglao Island, endowed with pristine white sand beaches and world-class dive spots, has a varied selection of resorts allowing everyone a place to suit his budget. A1 dive sites, including Balicasag off Panglao town and Cabilao in Loon, are characterized by overhangs, crevices, declivitous walls and a vast abundance of the most colorful and exotic displays of marine life.

Heritage Tour

An early Spanish settlement, Bohol is replete with old churches and other heritage structures.  Some of these are the Baclayon Church with its grand retablo, and the Loboc Church, often times the venue to mini-concerts of the award-winning Loboc Children’s Choir. Other must-sees include the churches of Dauis, Loay and Maribojoc.  Other cultural treasures are the Dimiao Children’s Rondalla, Alicia Bamboo Ensemble and the very much alive theater scene in Tagbilaran as well as in many smaller towns.

Pamilacan Marine Life Tour

Pamilacan Island’s waters is the home to resident dolphins and serve  as migratory path to other marine mammals, such as the sperm whale. Pamilacan’s underwater terrain features a coral garden, home to numerous species of fish and other marine creatures.

Ubay-Agri Tour

Central Visayas’ only agri-tourism destination. Visitors are treated to a mini rodeo and carabao/horse race at the Agri Park, guided tours to the Ubay  Stock Farm, Bohol Experimental Station, Marcela Farms and the Capayas Irrigation Facility.

Community Based Ecotours

The Cambuhat River and Village Tour takes visitors canoe paddling along Cambuhat River, through oyster farms, vistas of wild geese and clumps of buri trees, trekking into the village and observing local crafts and industries with lunch over oysters and seafoods while entertained by local folks showcasing native arts and culture or River trek, forest hike, mountain bike, visit agricultural communities and go caving in Bugsok, Sierra-Bulllones town.

Tagbilaran City Tour

Get to know the City of Friendship in half  a day with a visit to the Bohol Museum,  former Pres. Carlos P. Garcia’s Residence. Drop by souvenir and antique shops. Be amazed by Boholano craftsmanship in its native handicrafts. Taste Bohol’s famous peanut and ube delicacies and a host of yummy local pastries.

Bohol CRM Showcase

Featuring coastal resource management (CRM) learning models such as mangrove management in the Banacon Mangrove Forest (Asia’s biggest mangrove reforestation project), and Panadtaran, Candijay Forest Adventure Tour, a marine protected are in the Basdio, Guindulaman Marine Sanctuary, estuarine management and community based ecotourism in hte Cambuhat River and Village Tour, and Pamilacan Marine Life Tour’s marine mammal conservation and community-based ecotourism.

Getting There

Tagbilaran CIty is the entry point to Bohol. Philippines Airlines and Asian Spirit both serve the Manila-Tagbilaran route. Tagbilaran City is accessible by boat from Manila (26 hours) and form Cebu (4 hours) and by fast ferry (1 and a half hours).

Where to Stay

Tagbilaran City has a wide range of accommodations to choose from. There are standard hotels with full amenities as well as economy hostelries and inns. Panglao Island resorts are alternative accommodations.

Getting Around

Metered taxis, tricycles, multicabs are numerous in the city. Buses and vans ply the routes around the province. Car rental services are available with rates depending on the type of vehicle used and distance traveled. Light clothing is recommended.

Useful Contacts

Bohol Tourism Office
New Capitol Commercial Complex
Tagbilaran City
Te. No. (038)501-9186
Telefax: (038)411-3666
Email: boholtourism@yahoo.com

Angel's Wings Tours & Travels
Gallares Bldg., CPG Avenue,
Tagbilaran City Bohol
Tel: (038)411-2645/411-2476
Fax: (038)411-3433
Email: angelswg@bohol-online.com

Baclayon Travel & Tours
079 CPG Avenue, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Tel: (038)411-2958/411-2331
Fax: (038)411-3433
Email: casenas@bohol-online.com.ph

Bohol Travel & Tours Inc.
Mezz. Flr. Sarabia-Co-Torralba Bldg.
CPG Ave. Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Tel: (038)411-3840/411-2984
Fax: (038)411-3840
Email: boholtrv@mozcom.com

Travel Village
Inside Bohol Tropics Resort,
Graham Ave., Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Tel:(038)411-5928/411-3510 loc. 607
Fax: (038)411-5928
Email: tvillage@mozcom.com