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The Island of Bohol

Located in Central Visayas, Bohol is an island famous for its well preserved natural environment. The island’s reigning pride are the world-famous Chocolate Hills, its little islands surrounded by white sand beaches, and Tarsier- the world tiniest primate. Considering its features Tarsier has been calculated a confusion of normal primates’ evolution.

The spectacular Chocolate Hills or Haycock Hills are named for their brown appearance during dry season. They are limestone remnants of an earlier erosion cycle, a phenomenon known to be present in only two or three other places in the world.

White-sand beaches and nearby reefs inhabited by thousands of tropical fishes obviously account for the island’s invincible fame for water activities. The richness of Bohol’s marine life sited nearby Panglao Island is world-known destination both for beginners and advance divers. Even for swimming in its prestine water or simply walking on its sugar-like sand bars are just enough reasons to visit Bohol.

Visiting old centuries churches, motor biking around the island, visiting the famous chocolate hills, enjoying the white sand beaches of Panglao Island, Bar hopping in Panglao and scuba diving. Caving as well is recommended to do in this island.

Bohol Hotels and Inns
 
Bohol has a large number of hotels, resorts, and other facilities for tourists. Most of these are concentrated in Tagbilaran and around Alona Beach, with a few more scattered around the island. To help you make your choice we have listed most hotels here, with some short personal comments.

Bohol offers several different types of room accomodations available for visitors, tourists, and locals that would suit best for anyones budget. Room rates varies depending on the ammenities, locations and quality of services included. Listed below are some of the Hotels and Inns that offers different type of packages for your visit.

Tagbilaran City:

Casa Juana Lodging House
C.P.G. Ave., Tagbilaran City
Chriscent Ville Pension House
6 Gallares St., Tagbilaran City
Coralandia Resort and Restaurant
45 Graham Ave., Tagbilaran City
Dao Diamond Bed & Breakfast
Km. 3, J. Clarin St., Dao District, Tagbilaran City
Gie Gardens Hotel
18 M.H. del Pilar corner CPG Avenue Tagbilaran City
Soledad Suites
Lou Square, JC Borja St, Tagbilaran City
Via Bohol Tourist Inn
Graham Ave., Tagbilaran City

Panglao Island:

Billabong Hotel
Tawala, Panglao, Bohol 6340
Citadel Alona Inn
Lot 4480-A, Purok 7, Tawala, Panglao
Paragayo Resort
Tawala, Panglao Island, 6340
OOPS Bar and Cottages
Alona Beach, Panglao Island, 6340
Alona Kew White Beach Resort
Alona Kew, Tawala, Panglao Island

Possible way to go to Bohol:

There are two ways to get to Bohol (Tagbilaran). From Manila, you have a choice of going by air or by boat. By air you have a choice of airlines to fly: PAL, Cebu Pacific & Air Philippines. 

By boat, you can take the Supper Ferry from the Port of Manila. The boat ride from Manila to Tagbilaran is approximately 25 hours.