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Glimpse
of Bohol - Bohol Islands Philippines
With
its rolling hills and plateaus, crystal springs and beaches, the province
of Bohol is a picturesque province replete with ancestral homes and
centuries-old churches. The country's tenth largest island, Bohol
is situated at the heart of Visayas. West of Bohol is Cebu, and to
the east is Leyte. Along its coastline are the numerous isles of Panglao,
Pamilacan, Cabilao, Jao, Mahanay and Lapinin, which are excellent
dive spots.
However, beneath the rustic harms of
Bohol lies a thousand and one adventures just waiting to unfold. The
site of the 1565 blood compact between Rajah Sikatuna and Miguel Lopez
de Legaspi, Bohol's historicity is evident in the province's relaxed,
laid-back pace.
Excavations in ancient burial grounds reveal artifacts dating back
to China's Tang dynasty. Indeed, the province already had strong trading
ties with the Chinese long before the Spanish set foot in the country.
Every year, the compact between the Muslim chief and the Spanish conqueror
is celebrated through the Sandugo Festival in June. All year-round,
the province's museums and churches attest to the province's rich
heritage and culture.
The Chocolate Hills is but one of the
many natural wonders to be found in Bohol. The province is the home
of the world's smallest monkey, the tarsier. The size of a fist, the
tarsier lives on hills of Corella, some ten kilometers from Tagbilaran.
Other exotic flora and fauna can be found amongst the forest of Bohol.
Bohol's various mountainous and water
formations also serve as a natural playground for the adventurous
tourist. One can cruise the rivers, hike up the hills, swim the deep
waters, or just stroll down the avenues. Bohol is just waiting to
surprise you.
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