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Historical
BLOOD CAMPACT SITE
Barangay Bool, Tagbilaran City:
An historical marker marks the
location where Datu Sikatuna, a
native Chieftain, forged a blood
compact with Don Miguel Lopez de
Legazpi representing the King of
Spain, for the purpose of fostering
friendly relations between the two
nations. The Blood Compact on March
16, 1565 is considered as the first
"Treaty of Friendship" between
Europe and Asia.
PRESIDENT CARLOS P. GARCIA MEMORIAL
PARK
Tagbilaran City: A joint
undertaking of Boholanos from all
over the country and abroad have
erected a park in loving memory of
the greatest Boholanos -- Carlos
Polistico Garcia, the fourth
President of the Republic of the
Philippines. It sits on a rolling
site with an area of 11 hectares
chosen by Garcia himself in 1939
when he was governor of Bohol.
Here, one can see the exquisite
monument of marble base and a
life-size bronze statue by Bohol's
famous scuptor, National Artist
Napolean Abueva. In the background
is the provincial capitol.
MT. CARMEL HILL
Balilihan -- 24-km from
Tagbilaran City: Atop the Mt.
Carmel Hill right in the heart of
Balilihan town, is an historical
tower of adobe and limestone. These
materials were hauled from the town
of Baclayon. It was built to serve
as a belfry of a church which was
burned down during the Philippine
revolution. Like a sentinel, the
tower stands as guard over the
town. Concrete stairways were built
to make the tower more accessible.
BEHIND THE CLOUDS
Catigbian -- 38 km from
Tagbilaran City: This is the cradle
of the resistance movement in Bohol
during the Japanese occupation when
a group of courageous men composed
of disbanded soldiers and ordinary
citizens started guerilla operations
to liberate the island. The
encampment nestles in a deep ravine
hidden from the enemy. When
opposition headquarters were
transferred to Carmen, the
encampment was used to hold enemy
prisoners.
DAGOHOY MARKER
Danao -- 92 km from
Tagbilaran City: The Dagohoy
historical marker in Magtangtang,
Danao town was installed by the
Philippine Historical Comission tko
honor the heroic deeds of Francisco
Dagohoy who led the longest revolt
in the country against the Spaniards
which lasted for 84
years. Magtangtang was Dagohoy's
headquarters or hideout during the
revolt. Hundreds of Dagohoy's
followers preferred death inside the
cave than surrender. Their
skeletons still remain.
PUNTA CRUZ
Maribijoc -- 14 km from
Tagbilaran City: The is an
ancient stone watchtower built by
the townspeople as a lookout for
incoming pirates. On a rock lip
that juts out into the sea fronting
the tower stands a wooden cross.
Legend has it that by extending a
mysterious spell over the sea, the
cross has saved many people from the
ravages of pirates and marauders.
The tower holds a commanding view of
the sea facing Cebu, Siquijor and
Mindanao and has been officially
designated as a historical tourist
spot. The area surrounding the
tower has been developed into a
park.
Cultural
BOHOL MUSEUM
Hontanosa Street, Tagbilaran
City: Once the home of former
President Carlos P. Garcia and his
family, the museum gives the visitor
a feel of what Bohol was, is and
will be. Also on display are
memorabilia, relics and samples of
island flora and fauna.
Beaches
KAINGIT BEACH
Tagbilaran City: A
popular beach resort in Tagbilaran
which is crowded with bathers during
weekends. It is situated in a cove
which provides for calm water even
during stormy weather. It is
located at the end of a side street
from Graham Avenue. It is being
developed and maintained by the city
government.
SANTA FE BEACH
Albuquerque -- 13 km from
Tagbilaran City: A favorite
white-sand beach fronting the open
sea of Mindanao. It is located
about 1.5 km from the Poblacion of
Albuquerque.
ANDA BEACH
Anda -- 101 km from
Tagbilaran City: A white-sand
beach along the poblacion noted for
its cleanliness and unpolluted sea.
LAYA BEACH
Baclayon -- 9 km
fromTagbilaran City: A wide area
shaded by tall coconut trees, Laya
Beach is ideal for picnicking. A
rest house is available at minimum
cost.
BIKINI BEACH
Dauis -- 8 km from Tagbilaran
City: An ideal beach for all
bathers with calm waters and shading
palm trees. Huts and benches are
available for picnickers. Coral
fishes abound here. (Bring your own
bikini!)
IMELDA BEACH
Dimiao -- 40 km from
Tagbilaran City: Once chosen as
the campsite for Boys and Girl
Scouts of Bohol, it is located along
the national highway before reaching
the Dimiao town proper.
DUERO BEACH
Duero -- 77 km from
Tagbilaran City: A beautiful
beach located in the eastern part of
Bohol noted for its stretch of white
sand shaded by palm and coconut
trees.
CANUBA BEACH
Jagna -- 58 km from
Tagbilaran City: An ideal place
for bathing with clean water and
white sand. The beach is shaded by
palm trees and a cliff in the
eastern part of the beach.
CLARING BEACH
Loay -- 28 km from Tagbilaran
City: A long stretch of white
sand, the beach was developed during
the time of Senator Jose Claring.
It is complete with recreational
facilities and a bath house. It is
located 1 km from Loay.
LINTUAN BEACH
Loon -- 25 km from Tagbilaran
City:It is the favorite beach
resort in this part of the
province. It has white sand
extending out for some distance and
is ideal for children.
ALONA BEACH
Panglao -- 20 km from
Tagbilaran City:
A long stretch of white sand facing
the Mindanao Sea, Alona has many
full-service beach and dive
resorts. Excellent scuba diving is
nearby and trips to Balicasag and
Pamilacan Islands can be arranged.
DOLJO BEACH
Panglao -- 19 km from
Tagbilaran City: Ideal for scuba
diving, the long stretch of white
sand fronts undisturbed coral reefs
harboring numerous fish and
beautiful sea shells. The waters
are clear and calm.
MOMO BEACH
Panglao -- 19 km from
Tagbilaran City: Another
white-sand beach found at the
northern part of Panglao Island.
HILLS
BANAT-I HILL
Tagbilaran City: This
hill commands a scenic view
overlooking the vast Sea of
Mindanao, Negros and Siquijor
provinces, and the strait of Panglao
Island. Elevation is 145 meters.
ELLY HILL
Tagbilaran City: Its
formation is similar to that of the
famous Chocolate Hills. Elevation
is 100 meters and it is situated in
the northern part of the city about
5 km away.
CHOCOLATE HILLS
Carmen -- 55 km from
Tagbilaran City: This is the
most famous tourist attraction in
Bohol. Among the thousands of
perfectly cone-shaped hills which
abound in Central Bohol, two of the
hills have been developed into a
resort. On top of the hill are two
youth hostels with a conference
room, cozy cottages with private
rooms and accommodation. On top of
the second hill is an observation
deck with 213 concrete steps. Once
on top, one can view the exquisite
panorama of God's wondrous creation
spread as far as the eyes can see.
Food is served at the restaurant The
site is connected by a cemented
winding road to the main highway.
HIMONTAGON HILL
Loay -- 20km from Tagbilaran
City: Located in Sitio Candoon
in Barangay Botoc Occidental, the
Himontagon Hill is a very scenic
place overlooking the Mindanao Sea.
Visible from atop the hill are the
sparkling evening sceneries which
portray a beautiful glittering city
mid-sea, the lights being provided
by lamps of fishermen. During clear
weather, Hibok-Hibok Volcano on the
island of Camiguin is visible in the
distance. The hill also provides
fascinating scenes during sunrise an
susnset.
OMHON RESORT
Dimiao -- 40 km from
Tagbilaran City: Omhon is
located in one of the highest
elevated parts of the province and
the climate is cool. It is planned
to be the summer capital of the
province.
TONTONAN FALLS
Loboc --21 km from Tagbilaran
City: The Tontonan Hydroelectric
Plant is generated by these falls
which is the first of its kind in
the Visayas. It is capable of
supplying electric power to six
municpalities. The plant machinery
is located in a deep tunnel a few
meters from the Loboc River.
LOBOC RIVER
Loboc -- 21 km from
Tagbilaran City: A fascinating
boat ride along the Loboc River has
recently been discovered. Starting
from Loay Bridge which is the outlet
of Loboc River, motorized pump boats
start the exciting boat ride along
palm-fringed banks inland. The water
is serene. The boat ride ends near
the Busay Falls where the cascading
water provides a pleasant bathing
spot.
BUSAY FALL
Sevilla -- 34 km from
Tagbilaran City: Busay Falls are
located inland of the Loboc River
past Sevilla town. These beautiful
falls provide an exciting scenery
for bathers who flock here during
weekends. Two little islets in the
middle of the river make the place
an ideal site for picnickers.
BADIANG SPRINGS
Valencia -- 44 km from
Tagbilaran City: An underground
freshwater spring gushes from twin
pipes near the sea. The large
volume of water normally flows over
a waterfall but can be diverted to
fill an adjacent swimming pool.
Swimmers can chose between the large
pool, a small children's pool, or
the sea. Sheltered picnic tables
are on a veranda overlooking a
smooth-stone beach.
INAMBACAN FALLS
Antiquera --19 km from
Tagbilaran City: A beautiful
cascading waterfall in a forest
setting, it has potential as a water
supply source. It is located about
one kilometer from the Poblacion.
HINAGDANAN CAVE
Dauis -- 6 km from Tagbilaran
City: An eerie underworld cavern
of stalactites and stalagmites its
underground pool catches fresh, cool
water gushing from its rock walls.
Shafts of sunlight pierce through
two natural openings almost directly
above the pool. It is located about
2 1/2 km from the poblacion.
RELIGIOUS SITES
BACLAYON CHURCH
Baclayon -- 6 km from
Tagbilaran City: The oldest
stone-church in the Philippines was
built by the Jesuits in 1595. Its
ancient massive edifice still
retains its centuries-old
architectural design. Church relics
and artifacts from this early period
can be viewed at the adjacent
museum.
DAUIS CHURCH
Dauis -- 3 km from Tagbilaran
City: One of Bohol's most
beautiful churches, its semi-modern
facade still retains the original
Spanish architecture. The interior
has lifelike murals painted on the
ceiling.
The patron saint, the Virgin of the
Assumption, is believed to possess
miraculous powers and is the object
of veneration particularly during
its annual festivities. Legend has
it that when the town was invaded by
pirates, the town folk locked
themselves inside the church until
they ran out of provisions and
water. Suddenly a well appeared at
the foot of the altar where people
started drawing water. It is still
the main source of water for people
living in the church vicinity. The
water is, surprisingly, absolutely
fresh even though the well is
located a short distance from the
sea.
FATIMA HILL
Carmen -- 55 km from
Tagbilaran City: The venerated
image of Our Lady of Fatima stands
on a hill with concrete stairs. A
pilgrimage to the hill is celebrated
every 13th of May by the faith full.
ILIHAN HILL
Jagna --54 km from Tagbilaran
City: Ilihan Hill has become a
religious site for pilgrimages by
the faithful. It is located about 4
km from Jagna town by winding road.
It overlooks the Sea of Mindanao and
the evening vista is beautiful. On
top of the hill is the image of the
Barangay Sang Birhin where a chapel
has been in her honor.
LOON CHURCH
Loon -- 25 km from Tagbilaran
City: This ancient church is
connected to Napo, the former seat
of the town, by 154 stone steps
believed to be the longest stairway
in the country and a reminder of
Spanish forced labor.
MAN-MADE
JAYCEE PROMENADE
Tagbilaran City: A joint
project of the Bohol Jaycees and the
city government, the promenade juts
into Tagbilaran Bay near the K of C
reclamation area. It is a favorite
spot for lovers who stroll in the
late afternoon to watch the sunset
across the bay.
RIZAL PARK
Tagbilaran City: Previously
known as Plaza Principe, it was
renamed after Jose Rizal and
contains a life-sized statue of the
national hero. It is located in
front of the Capitol Building and
St. Joseph's Cathedral. Flag poles
for the Flags of Nations were
installed by the Tagbilaran Lion's
Club where flags of different
countries are raised particularly
during their national day.
CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND AND MINI PARK
Tagbilaran City: Near the
St. Joseph Cathedral is the Lion’s
Children’s Playground where the
little kids enjoy with playground
facilities. Across is the
Lionnette’s Mini Park. A beautiful
fountain with dancing waters has
been installed. The park is being
landscaped and improved by the
provincial government.
MAGSIHA SWIMMING POOL
Balilihan -- 24 km from
Tagbilaran City: This is a
swimming pool supplied by water from
a spring nearby. Barrio folks take
time out to enjoy bathing in this
artificial pool.
MAGSAYSAY CAMP
Bilar -- 45 km from
Tagbilaran City: This Boy Scout
camp is cool and tranquil. The
entire area is surrounded by tall
trees that make it a pleasant place
to stay. It is located in the
mountains a few kilometers from the
Poblacion of Bilar town. The
campgrounds is one of the best in
the area.
BILARMA CAMP
Bilar -- 45 km from Tagbilaran
City: This is the provincial
girl scout encampment. A beautiful
site for camping where the youth
communes with nature. There is a
swimming pool where abundant fresh
water cascades from a source which
seems inexhaustible even during
summer. Bathers from Tagbilaran
take the long ride just to enjoy the
beauty of the site.
THE HOME
Carmen -- 55 km from
Tagbilaran City: This is a
project of the Catholic Women’s
League diocesan chapter. It is both
a tourist attraction as well as a
community project. It is a home for
orphaned, abandoned, and
malnourished children from broken
homes. It is located in Barangay
Katipunan, 1.5 km from the town
proper and consists of 11 hectares.
ROXAS PARK
Garcia-Hernandez -- 55 km
from Tagbilaran City:
A beautiful park with two adjacent
swimming pools supplied with water
coming from the rocks. The park is
situated 3 km from the Poblacion.
There is a statue of the late
President Manuel Roxas.
CASTILLO SWIMMING POOL
Loon -- 25 km from Tagbilaran
City: From the Loon municipal
building. bathers descend to the sea
through the Castillo swimming pools,
consisting of a pool for adults and
a wading pool for children.
