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Bohol

Chocolate Hills + tarsiers + Panglao's Alona Beach — Cebu's island neighbour

Bohol is Cebu's neighbour + one of the Philippines' most family-friendly destinations. Home to the Chocolate Hills (1,268 uniform grass-covered mounds), the world's smallest primate (Philippine tarsier), Loboc River cruise + Panglao Island's Alona Beach.

Airport
Panglao (TAG) — direct flights from Manila + Cebu
Ferry from Cebu
2h fast ferry
Best season
December-May
Family-friendly
Alona Beach + Chocolate Hills + tarsiers

Bohol highlights

Chocolate Hills

1,268 uniform grass mounds that turn brown in dry season. Viewpoint deck in Carmen. Best sunrise or sunset.

Philippine tarsier sanctuary

World's smallest primate — 12 cm. Only sanctuary that ethically hosts them (Corella, not Loboc).

Alona Beach (Panglao)

The main tourist beach — restaurants, dive shops, resorts. White sand.

Loboc River cruise + lunch

Floating restaurant cruise with local music. Touristy but pleasant.

Balicasag Island snorkelling

Marine sanctuary — turtles + coral reef. Half-day tour from Panglao.

Hinagdanan Cave (Dauis)

Underground cave pool — swimming allowed.

Man-Made Forest (Bilar)

2 km stretch of mahogany trees planted in a corridor. Instagram photo spot.

Getting there

Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG) has flights from Manila (1h 30m), Cebu (30 min) + limited international. Alternatively: fast ferry from Cebu (2h).

Getting around

Full-day countryside tour with driver ~$40-60. Motorcycle rental PHP 400/day. Tricycles for short trips.

Best time to visit

December-May (dry season). June-November has typhoon risk.

Budget per day

$25-50 backpacker · $70-150 mid-range · $250+ luxury (Amorita Resort)

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Frequently asked about Bohol

How do I get from Cebu to Bohol?
Fast ferry from Cebu Pier 1 to Tagbilaran (2h, PHP 500-800). Or 30-min flight Cebu-Tagbilaran/Panglao.
How many days do I need in Bohol?
3-4 days — day 1 arrive Panglao, day 2 countryside tour (Chocolate Hills + tarsiers + Loboc), day 3 Balicasag snorkelling, day 4 beach day.
Is Bohol worth visiting?
Yes for families + first-time Philippines visitors. Iconic sights + resort infrastructure. Skip if you want big-city energy or diving beyond Balicasag.
When is the best time to visit Bohol?
December-May (dry season). Peak January-April. Chocolate Hills are brown/chocolate in March-May, green in June-November.