Bohol Province packs a genuinely wide range of attractions into a relatively small island: limestone karst caves and cave pools inland, a province-wide scatter of waterfalls, the interior’s grass-covered Chocolate Hills, coral-stone Spanish-era churches along the south coast, and a long, splintered coastline of beaches, sandbars, and dive sites from Panglao to Anda. Most of it was surveyed and catalogued by the provincial tourism office municipality by municipality, which is why the range runs from major, well-run destinations to small community-managed sites that see a handful of visitors a year — both are represented here.
The 14 categories below reflect what’s actually in the data, not a marketing wishlist: heavy categories like caves and parks and nature reserves exist because Bohol’s karst interior genuinely produces that much of both; thinner categories like islands exist because most of Bohol’s offshore islands are covered as boat-trip destinations rather than individually catalogued attractions. A handful of well-known names — the Chocolate Hills, the Loboc River, the Corella tarsier sanctuary — already have a full guide in our Things to Do section; this page is where you go to see everything else, and to browse the categories those guides only sample from.
226 attractions across Bohol Province, grouped by what they are
Beaches and sandbars across the province. · 13 places
Anda Beach, on the eastern peninsula of Bohol, is a long stretch of exceptionally fine, powdery white sand — softer and less developed than Panglao's beaches, with calm, clear water. It anchors the quieter eastern Bohol coast and its cave-pool circuit.
One of the popular destinations known for its long, white sandbar surrounded by crystal- clear waters. The Pandanon Island lies where the Danajon Double Barrier Reef is also located, which makes the island abundant with marine life.
Momo Beach (Tangnan, Panglao) is an easy macro dive and a good alternative when the Habagat wind makes the Alona side too rough; nudibranchs, leaf fish, pajama cardinalfish and red-eyed gobies in the shallows.
Islands reachable by boat from the mainland. · 11 places
Pamilacan, a coral-and-fossil island in the heart of the Bohol Sea under Baclayon, is ringed by a fringing reef and famed for dolphin and whale watching. Its name is linked to 'pamilac', the harpoon once used to hunt whale sharks, manta rays and dolphins; former hunters now guide wildlife tours.
A peanut shape island which lies approximately less than 3 nautical miles from the mainland. The island as viewed from the mainland is like a solitary figure rich in natural wonders and fresh abundance from the sea because the island is also a marine sanctuary.
Panglao Island's reefs are thick with hard and soft corals (table, sarcophyton, lobophyton), with tuna, mackerel and surgeonfish near the cliffs, snappers, groupers and black-tip sharks at 30–33 m, and dolphins and pilot whales farther out.
Cave systems and cave pools. · 13 places
A guide/index page for spelunking caves across Bohol (Crystal, Francisco Dagohoy, Sohoton, Guindulman sea cave, Mag-aso, Anda cave pools, etc.). The legacy source body is effectively empty; it serves as a cluster hub linking the individual cave records.
The cave is surrounded by trees and vines. Upon entering, rock formations are visible inside the cave. The underground chamber is also a historical landmark during the Japanese occupation. It was utilized as one of the hideouts of the foreign invaders.
A cave in Barangay Botong, Valencia, with visible stalactites and stalagmites at the entrance and water dripping from rock formations onto the cave floor. One of fourteen identified potential ecotourism sites in Valencia municipality.
Waterfalls across Bohol's interior. · 6 places
Mag-aso Falls in barangay Mag-aso, Antequera (about 20 km from Tagbilaran), is a roughly 25-foot twin waterfall set among tall trees and giant ferns, with a natural pool below partly fitted with concrete steps and shelters. 'Mag-aso' refers to the mist ('aso', smoke) thrown up by the falling water.
Also called as Busay sa Kawasan, the hidden falls is located five (5) kilometers away from the Batongay Tourism Complex. The 10- meter-high waterfalls flows into the plunge basin which is 7 meters deep.
Kinahugan Falls (also spelled Kinahulugan) is in Sitio Karapagan, Barangay Cabungaan, Jagna, about five kilometres from the Jagna town centre.
Rivers, springs, and freshwater swimming holes. · 10 places
The Ipil River is the leading river ecotourism destination in Northern Bohol — a ~32-kilometre navigable river system shared across the municipalities of Trinidad, Talibon, and Bien Unido. Fed by inland watersheds, it transitions from freshwater gorges and agricultural valleys in Trinidad through estuarine mangrove channels in Talibon to a coastal delta mouth in Bien Unido where it empties into the Camotes Sea. It is the primary site for community-based boat tours, kayaking, birdwatching, and firefly watching in northern Bohol.
A natural cold spring in Barangay Can-olin, Candijay, Bohol, sourced from underground limestone aquifers. Water temperature 20–22°C; concrete catchment basin 1.2–1.6 m deep. Name derives from the Cebuano tuhob: "to soak" or "to drench." Uncommercialized community swimming hole accessible directly off the Can-olin barangay road. Logical stop for visitors returning from Cadapdapan Rice Terraces or Can-umantad Falls.
The river is a significant part of the larger Wahig-Inabanga System and Watershed. The water sources from the mountains of Sierra Bullones and streams through the municipalities of Danao and Pilar before it eventually joins the Inabanga River.
Hills, peaks, and viewdecks. · 15 places
A community-managed hiking and viewpoint destination in Barangay Montesunting, Carmen, Bohol. One of the 1,776 officially counted conical Chocolate Hills formations, distinguished by a lush reforested canopy planted by a local community member — unlike the grass-covered majority of the hills. Low-difficulty trail; 360-degree summit view of Carmen's interior plains, rice fields, and surrounding hills. An uncrowded alternative to the commercial Chocolate Hills viewing complex.
The Chocolate Hills are a field of cone-shaped limestone mounds in the interior of Bohol, declared a National Geological Monument; their grass cover browns in the dry season, giving the name. The main viewing deck is at Carmen, with a 360-degree view over the formation.
It is the highest peak of the town which stands at the crest of the gigantic Mt. Corte. The hill is an ideal place for hiking and bike trailing especially during the afternoon when hikers reach the peak and witness the beautiful sunset.
Dive sites, house reefs, and marine sanctuaries. · 18 places
The site has a beautiful coral garden, commencing at 2 meters and then sloping down to about 20 meters. Soft, leathery and stony corals along with lots of small fishes such as angelfish, puffer fish, butterfly fish and wrasse thrive in the area.
Doljo Point is a wall dive on the western Doljo side of Panglao; entry and exit can be difficult in the Amihan (northeast) wind, and divers should watch depth early as it is easy to go too deep. Also reachable overland by jeepney or car.
Black Forest, a Balicasag dive site, is a steep slope too deep for snorkelling, for PADI Open Water divers and up; 15–30 m visibility, 8–40 m depth, most interesting at 15 m. Known for black coral and schooling jackfish.
Eco-parks, forest reserves, and mangroves. · 23 places
The Philippine Tarsier & Wildlife Sanctuary in Corella is a forest reserve (cited at 134–167 hectares across Corella, Sikatuna and Loboc) where over 500 Philippine tarsiers live and breed naturally. Established by the Philippine Tarsier Foundation with DENR, it is the conservation-focused alternative to commercial tarsier-viewing sites; flash photography and handling are prohibited.
Danao Adventure Park (formally E.A.T. Danao — Eco, Educational, Extreme Adventure Tour) is an LGU-owned adventure park in Barangay Magtangtang, Danao. Its signature attraction is The Plunge, a canyon swing with roughly 70 metres of free fall described as the only one of its kind in the Philippines. The park also has a 480-metre zipline called the Suislide across a river gorge.
Sinandigan's mangrove reforestation is a community-based coastal rehabilitation initiative in Ubay, eastern Bohol, supported by CCEF and the LGU. Begun in the late 2000s, it protects coastal ecosystems, reduces storm surge risk, and generates ecotourism income through guided boat tours of the mangrove channels.
Chapels, shrines, and parish churches. · 39 places
The Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Worker on Carlos P. Garcia Avenue is the seat of the Diocese of Bohol and the mother church of the province. The parish is one of the first six founded by the Jesuits in 1595; St. Joseph was enthroned as patron in 1767. The original Jesuit church was razed in 1798 and rebuilt 1839–1855, with the bell tower added 1854–1888. Heavy 20th-century renovations changed the façade and destroyed the original frescoes, though 18th-century Baroque side altars and historic images survive.
The San Agustin Parish Church complex in Panglao Poblacion contains two distinct heritage structures: the Panglao Watchtower (1851) — a five-storey hexagonal coral-stone tower designated a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines and widely considered the tallest Spanish-era military watchtower in the Philippines — and the St. Augustine Parish Church (constructed 1894 to early 20th century), notable for ceiling murals depicting the Seven Sacraments and the ruins of an earlier 19th-century church on the same grounds.
The Most Holy Trinity Cathedral stands at Poblacion, Talibon, fronting the municipal hall. Built of coral rock hauled from the sea on a plain overlooking the water, the permanent cathedral was constructed between 1852 and 1899. By local tradition recorded by Fr. José María Luengo, Talibon's Christianisation began before Legazpi (1565), when survivors of the 1521 Cebu massacre — the crew of the galleon Trinidad — fled here, married natives, and dedicated the place to the Santísima Trinidad, making Talibon a claimed 'cradle of Christianity in Bohol'.
Monuments, heritage houses, and historical sites. · 22 places
One of the oldest surviving Spanish-colonial residential structures in Tagbilaran City — a mid-to-late 19th-century Bahay na Bato in Poblacion I. Coral stone ground floor, seasoned Philippine hardwood upper level (molave and narra), sliding capiz-shell window sashes, ventanillas, and a double-leaf carriage entrance. Privately owned by the Reyes and Tandoc families; viewable from the public street. Registered as Unique Cultural Heritage by the BPTO.
Punta Cruz Watchtower was built under the Augustinian Recollect priest Manuel Sanchez de Nuestra Sra. del Tremendal and completed in 1796. It is the only documented isosceles-triangle-plan watchtower in the Philippines and was declared a National Historical Landmark in February 2009.
The Eskaya Tribe is an indigenous group, classified as an Indigenous Cultural Community under the Indigenous People Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997. They have established communities in the interior parts of the neighboring municipalities of Guindulman and Duero and other nearby towns.
Farms, aquafarming, pottery, weaving, and cacao. · 6 places
Pottery is one of the industries in the province and Talibon is one of the towns engaged in pottery making. The products crafted by the skilled artisans are made from traditional clay and kilns using the traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations.
The name "Asin Tibuok" reflects the rich Filipino heritage associated with traditional salt making. The Asin Tibuok Experience is one of the activities of the cultural and culinary tour in the town of Albur to immerse visitors in the Boholano culture.
The upland plantation of dragon fruits is approximately 10-hectares. The farm offers pick-and-pay scheme where visitors will pick their own dragon fruits and pay afterwards. Visitors will trek upwards, enjoying the breeze and the view.
Malls, public markets, and souvenir shops. · 9 places
The ship exterior of this attraction makes it very eye-catching. Visitors are welcomed into a nautical-themed house complete with simulators. They also have rooms for guest accommodation. During the tour, visitors will have the chance to dress up in marine uniform top and cap.
Sinapido — Mara & Aram Baglines is an Inabanga-based craft business producing eco-friendly bags, pouches, and sling bags handwoven from raffia and other indigenous materials.
Alturas Mall - Talibon is a recreational facility in Poblacion, Talibon, Bohol, recorded in the provincial tourist-attraction inventory.
ATV tours, ziplines, ropes courses, and sports complexes. · 18 places
The playing court is part of the municipality's gymnasium and sports and recreational infrastructure. It serves as a venue for tennis matches among the sports enthusiast. The court has been used for various activities, including sports competitions like the Boholympics.
Taming Cliff in Barangay Taming, Danao, Bohol, offers a vantage point over surrounding mountains and a sea of clouds, accessible from dawn. The site is one of several ecotourism features in Danao municipality and sits near a bat colony.
The town plaza, located in the heart of Panglao, stands as a community gathering space. This public area is surrounded by local shops, eateries, and cultural landmarks, offering residents and visitors a place to relax and connect.
Nature sights that don't fit a narrower category yet. · 23 places
A community-guided eco-adventure loop in Barangay Bacong, Anda, Bohol. A 4.5-kilometre circuit (2.5–3.5 hours, moderate/Grade 3) linking three cave pool stations through uplifted karst limestone terrain: Banilad Spring Cave Pool (swim, up to 4m depth), Tibaw Cave Pool (swim), and the Swamp Cave Oasis (freshwater cave pool encircled by tilapia-populated wetland). Mandatory local guide (₱500/group up to 5); ₱50 environmental fee. Headlamp and closed footwear required.
The Sinandigan Giant Clams sanctuary at the BFAR Multispecies Hatchery in Ubay holds both adult and juvenile giant clams (taklobo) in a bay adjacent to white sand beach. The hatchery, inaugurated in September 2024, began with 200 clams brought from Bolinao via Philippine Air Force C-130 in 2013.
The Sikatuna-Corella Biodiversity and Tarsier Conservation Area is part of the larger Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary located in the towns of Corella, Sikatuna, and Loboc, Bohol. It is committed to conservation of the Philippine tarsier and its natural habitat.
Where these attractions cluster
municipality33 attractions to see — Panglao is the island municipality behind Alona Beach and Bohol's reef diving, joined to the mainland by two bridges and drawing the largest share of the province's foreign tourist arrivals.
Best: Dec–Apr
City27 attractions to see — Tagbilaran City is the capital and only chartered city of Bohol Province, the primary air and sea entry point for the island, and the province's commercial, administrative, and transport hub.
Best: Dec–Apr
municipality14 attractions to see — Baclayon, 6km east of Tagbilaran, holds one of the oldest stone churches in the Philippines — the Jesuit-founded Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, begun in 1595 — and is a standard stop on the Tagbilaran-Loboc heritage circuit.
Best: Dec–Apr
municipality10 attractions to see — Jagna is a port municipality on Bohol's southeastern coast, the island's main ferry gateway to Mindanao, with a cliff-edged coastline, a 1697 coral-stone church, and access to Can-umantad and Mag-aso Falls inland.
Best: Dec–Apr
municipality9 attractions to see — Anda occupies Bohol's easternmost peninsula, a low-key alternative to Panglao with white-sand beaches, cave pools, and a Spanish-era watchtower, roughly 110km from Tagbilaran by road.
Best: Dec–Apr
municipality6 attractions to see — Inabanga sits at the mouth of Bohol's longest river in the island's agricultural north, a minor transit point between Tagbilaran and the Tubigon ferry corridor rather than a destination in its own right.
Best: Dec–Apr
municipality6 attractions to see — Sikatuna is a small inland municipality in central Bohol named for Datu Sikatuna, who conducted the 1565 blood compact with Miguel López de Legazpi; it is primarily agricultural with limited tourist infrastructure.
Best: Dec–Apr
municipality5 attractions to see — Candijay is an eastern Bohol municipality known as the access point for Can-umantad Falls, one of the province's largest waterfalls, and the Cadapdapan Rice Terraces in its upland interior.
Best: Dec–Apr
26 town fiestas and cultural festivals across Bohol
San Isidro
28 June, the town foundation-day celebration
Baclayon
A year-round cycle of barangay patronal feasts
Antequera
March 14–17, alongside Antequera Foundation Day
Loboc
May 23–24
Jagna
Late April — April 27–30 in most editions
Carmen
January 17, with a novena from about January 8
Churches, monuments, and historical landmarks
The San Agustin Parish Church complex in Panglao Poblacion contains two distinct heritage structures: the Panglao Watchtower (1851) — a five-storey hexagonal coral-stone tower designated a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines and widely considered the tallest Spanish-era military watchtower in the Philippines — and the St. Augustine Parish Church (constructed 1894 to early 20th century), notable for ceiling murals depicting the Seven Sacraments and the ruins of an earlier 19th-century church on the same grounds.
One of the oldest surviving Spanish-colonial residential structures in Tagbilaran City — a mid-to-late 19th-century Bahay na Bato in Poblacion I. Coral stone ground floor, seasoned Philippine hardwood upper level (molave and narra), sliding capiz-shell window sashes, ventanillas, and a double-leaf carriage entrance. Privately owned by the Reyes and Tandoc families; viewable from the public street. Registered as Unique Cultural Heritage by the BPTO.
The Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Worker on Carlos P. Garcia Avenue is the seat of the Diocese of Bohol and the mother church of the province. The parish is one of the first six founded by the Jesuits in 1595; St. Joseph was enthroned as patron in 1767. The original Jesuit church was razed in 1798 and rebuilt 1839–1855, with the bell tower added 1854–1888. Heavy 20th-century renovations changed the façade and destroyed the original frescoes, though 18th-century Baroque side altars and historic images survive.
The Most Holy Trinity Cathedral stands at Poblacion, Talibon, fronting the municipal hall. Built of coral rock hauled from the sea on a plain overlooking the water, the permanent cathedral was constructed between 1852 and 1899. By local tradition recorded by Fr. José María Luengo, Talibon's Christianisation began before Legazpi (1565), when survivors of the 1521 Cebu massacre — the crew of the galleon Trinidad — fled here, married natives, and dedicated the place to the Santísima Trinidad, making Talibon a claimed 'cradle of Christianity in Bohol'.
The Blood Compact Shrine in barangay Bool, Tagbilaran, commemorates the Sandugo of March 1565 — the blood compact between Datu Sikatuna and Miguel López de Legazpi, often called the first treaty of friendship between Filipinos and Spaniards. The bronze monument is a standard stop on Bohol countryside tours.
Punta Cruz Watchtower was built under the Augustinian Recollect priest Manuel Sanchez de Nuestra Sra. del Tremendal and completed in 1796. It is the only documented isosceles-triangle-plan watchtower in the Philippines and was declared a National Historical Landmark in February 2009.