Distance from city center: 40 km

An adventurous park for the truly brave hearted, they have everything that might appeal to them. There are sports such as kayaking, sky ride, the plunge etc. It’s a great place to go for a day of fun.

Travel advice:

1 hour by car (500 PHP)

Distance from city center: 36.9 km

Another thrill that you can’t get anywhere? Well that’s the Hanging Bridge in Tigdao! The bridge itself is made out of steel cables and bamboo flooring with souvenir shops on the other side. Once you manage to cross this shaky (but safe) bridge, you can shop but remember not to drop them on the way back!

Travel advice:

50 minutes by car (582 PHP)

Distance from city center: 31.3 km

A two kilo meter densely packed Mahogany tree forest. It feels like a different world as you explore the whole area and get some trekking done. A guide sweetens the deal for you by showing off everything in the forest.

Travel advice:

40 minutes by car (400 PHP)

Distance from city center: 53.5 km

A church dedicated to our lady of Immaculate conception, it boasts great architecture and you can have fun as you walk around and admire the different kinds of settings there. Its best to be withdrawn as it is a holy place but everyone else present is very friendly and will impart some knowledge on you.

Travel advice:

1 hour 12 minutes

Tip: Its best to be dressed modestly

Distance from city center: 56.4 km

A site that symbolizes friendship and peace, it’s a historical area with a lot of different kinds of monument that will surely make the trip more informative. You can walk around and explore freely.

Travel advice:

1 hour and 16 minutes by car

Tip: Do take cameras and dress casually.

Distance from city center: 42.4 km

A tranquil river adventure where you can get on a boat and ride across this long river, enjoying the nature. Other than that, you can have lunch at one of the nearby floating restaurants which all have fresh produce.

Travel advice:

1 hour by car

Tip: Take cameras along

Distance from city center: 73.6 km

One of the best developed beaches in Panglao and it is about one and a half kilometers long with nice resorts and diving establishments. The only drawback may be the sea urchins so be careful when wading. You can also snorkel if you have your equipment.

Travel advice:

1 hour 41 minutes by car

Distance from city center: 75 km

A nice beach that is completely natural and free from sea grasses. The best part about this beach is the sea shells that can be found here and that are useful as souvenirs to remember the place.

Travel advice:

1 hour and 41 minutes

Distance from city center: 69.7 km

About 2 and a half kilometer from Alona beach, you will find a lot of resorts here as well as private spots where you can just relax and soak in some rays. The area is beautiful but you won’t get a lot of chance to do some water sports.

Travel advice:

1 hour and 35 minutes

Bohol Quality Mall

Easily the most well-known mall out of all in the city, there are five levels which have different types of shops. The underground level has a department store and the first level has an Atrium center which is great for showcases, events or any other programs.

Island City Mall

The mall, located in Dao Damplas offers variety contests every weekend such as singing or dancing. There are a lot of boutiques, restaurants and many more shops that you can peruse while you visit there. They offer a lot of variety.

The Galleria Luisa

A newly opened shop, the Luisa has many different boutiques and shops that sell high end products and is great to take as souvenirs back home.

Garden Café (8 J.S. Torralba St, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines)

A fun cowboy themed restaurant that employs deaf waiters and chefs. The menu is unique including a beginner’s guide to sign language and a lot of different kinds of dishes. The interiors are great and it’s a journey from beginning to end.

+63 38 411 3701, Open every day 6.30 AM-10 PM

Gerada’s Place (30 J.S Torralba Street, Tagbilaran City, 6300, Bohol, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines)

A historic family house with antiques and scuffed wood floors with sparkling cutlery, there is a range of fabulous Filipino food and the seafood kare kare, a fish and crab dish in peanut sauce, is a winner

+63 38 412 3044, Open every day, 8 AM to 2 PM and 5to 10 PM

Kalderetta

A dish popular in the Luzon area of Phillipines, its common ingredients are cuts of pork, beef or goat with tomato paste or sauce with a dash of liver on top. It’s a great to eat and you can’t anything more authentic than this!

Sisig

A dish made from parts of the pig’s head and liver, seasoned with kalamansi and chili peppers. It might be a bit hard to swallow at the thought but the taste more than makes up for it!

Morcon

Like a sandwich, it’s a meat roll stuffed with sausage or hot dogs along with carrots, pickles, cheese and egg but its taste is completely exotic and packs a punch. It’s more of a holiday dish and is served around Christmas Eve or Media Noche.

Atmosphere Club

A bar and club that is known for its great party atmosphere and cheap drinks. The club itself has the great atmosphere as well as great service so you can go there to enjoy yourself!

Carlos P. Garcia Ave, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

Lazer Party Club

A party club that is known for its great tunes and great DJs. The dance floor is always packed and it may be a bit hard to get so it’s best to go there as early as you can.

Graham Ave, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

Mango Street (Red Light District)

The epicenter of Cebu’s nightlife, it has everything that anyone one can think of a red light district having. There are several bars, go-go clubs and stripper areas. There may be prostitutes around as well as the infamous lady boys so it’s best be careful what you take home.

General Maxilom Ave, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

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The legal drinking age is 18. The alcohol limit in blood while driving is 0.05 and the laws are strict so it’s best not to get in trouble.

Prostitution while illegal is tolerated but can be punished under law if caught.

LGBT rights in Philippines is confusing as it is accepted as a separate culture but does not have great legal rights. They are tolerated mostly by society but there is still widespread discrimination.

In case of health, its best to get your vaccinations done before you go which includes the basic for diseases such as hepatitis A, B, diphtheria, yellow fever etc. You should also keep a medical kit nearby for emergencies in case you visit small towns. For safety, it’s best not to flaunt what you have and to avoid certain remote areas after dark. Though Philippines is mostly safe, there are risks of being robbed so do not keep large amounts of money on you.

The oldest evidence of artifacts in Philippines has been the presence of old Indian artifacts which leads us to believe there were Indian influences from the beginning. Several tribes were present there before we came to the Spanish expeditions and conquests. From 1565 to 1898, they were controlled by the Spanish. The British ruled for two years from 1762 to 1764 but the rule returned to the Spanish who invested in education and infrastructure. By 1872, a revolution had come into the works and finally began in 1898 but it was then the Americans came to rule. War broke out and Philippines managed to become its own country by 1901. It became a commonwealth in the early thirties and then went through World War II but it persisted and went on through some political turmoil to become the Philippines that it is now. The official languages are Filipino and English with Spanish and Arabic being optional languages.