The picturesque and adventure-filled province of Bohol in the Philippines is a popular tourist destination comprising of numerous islands with bountiful things to do and awe-inspiring sceneries. All types of visitors are endlessly entertained and impressed with Bohol.
Through its beauty and uniqueness, Bohol has captured the hearts of Instagramers, filling feeds with colorful and #nofilter photos. Popular Instragrammable activities and places include exotic white-sand beaches, captivating waterfalls, natural cave pools, incredible landscapes, and abundantly more! Bohol’s incredible sights make for tons of flawlessly beautiful moments that people cannot help but photographing and remembering forever.
To celebrate Bohol’s Instagram success, please enjoy this list of its top 15 Instagrammed places.
1. Balicasag Island
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As one of Bohol’s most celebrated islands, Balicasag island offers magnificent views and snorkeling/diving among diverse marine life and colorful corals that will light up every visitor’s mood. Like most Bohol shores, white-sand beach wraps around it, making for an even more heavenly sight.
2. Camugao Falls in Balilihan
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Located about an hour from Panglao Island, visiting these hidden falls is something that can turn your trip into an utter adventure. Hiking towards the site will make for exotic jungle views; and once you get there, you can cliff-jump, swim, bathe, or simply soak in the inspiring beauty. Try to find a local to help you get there, as the trail is quite tricky.
3. Sevilla Bamboo Hanging Bridge
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This picturesque jungle-type bridge crossing over a river is made of bamboo and rope, and like something you’d see straight out of an Indiana Jones movie. Though it shakes and bounces a little, it is a completely safe and popular tourist attraction. Further, it was recently upgraded with wires for enhanced safety!
4. Chocolate Hills
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Speaking of picturesque, there is nothing more picturesque than the famous Chocolate Hills, — probably Bohol’s most popular tourist attraction. Getting their name from the mysterious light-brown color they sport during dry season and spanning over at least 1,260 hills, visiting this geographical wonder is something that will stay with you forever.
5. Sea of Clouds
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Located on Mt. Puntaas in Danao, Bohol, this “sea” refers to clusters of low-elevation clouds that surround some ground-level areas in the region and can be seen from atop certain high points, giving the spectacular illusion of a sea made of clouds.
6. Virgin Island
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What makes Virgin Island so popular among tourists is its unusually long and narrow sand bar on one side, stretching and disappearing into the ocean. Walking on a white sandbar surrounded by a vast ocean on both sides cannot be anything other than sheer bliss. The other side of the island is interestingly filled with religious structures, such as a church and statue of Jesus.
7. Panglao Island
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Panglao is Bohol’s most popular and touristy island, home to numerous paradise-like beaches with white sand and crystal-clear waters, scuba-diving with exotic marine life, and countless water sports. People typically spend adventure-filled days and leisurely nightlife on this island.
8. Cabagnow Cave
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Found in Bohol’s Anda municipality, which is notorious for picture-perfect cave pools, Cabagnow Cave is probably the best one, — with a huge cliff to jump from, sparkling clear water, occasional playful fish and enchanting protruding limestones inside. To get out, you can rent a ladder from a local for only 3 USD.
9. Can-Umantad Falls
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Bohol’s tallest waterfalls, at 60-feet, are located in Candijay, Bohol, and make for one-of-a-kind swimming and impressive jungle photos. Visitors are taken aback as they witness the Can-Umantad Falls powerfully crash onto rocks.
10. Pahangog Waterfalls
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This playful set of adjacent waterfalls in Dimiao, Bohol pours into a large pool of water surrounded by large trees, vast vegetation and large rocks, creating a dream-like jungle scenery. After enjoying a swim, you can explore surrounding nature, such as two nearby caverns.
11. Pamilacan Island
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Pamilacan Island is particularly known for its exotic marine life, including whales, manta rays and sharks, providing visitors with top-notch snorkeling & scuba-diving, as well as whale/dolphin watching tours.
12. Coral Garden Loon
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Widely thought to have been an effect of Bohol’s devastating 2013 earthquake, this captivating red-orange “coral” garden is actually made up of a rare, unclassified plant. It spreads for almost 1 square mile and is a natural wonder treasured by the locals of Loon town, where it is located. Getting there requires a short 8-minute trek.
13. Manmade Forest
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Located in the towns of Loboc and Bilar, the manmade forest is literally man-made, surrounding the road that leads to the Chocolate Hills. It spans roughly 1.3 miles of tall mahogany trees bending inwards at the top, blocking out virtually any presence of the sky and creating scenic perfection.
14. Loboc River
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As one of Bohol’s major tourist attractions, Loboc River is home to a floating restaurant that takes people through amazing jungle views and waterfalls, all while enjoying a tasty meal and live music.
15. Alicia Panoramic Park
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To reach the summit of Binabaje Hills, also known as The Alicia Panoramic Park, you must hike about 1.5 hours through a tricky trail surrounded by extensive green foliage that begins to turn bright-yellow (during dry season) as you progress. Once you reach the top, you are rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of Alicia municipality. Please be sure to wear comfortable footwear and stay hydrated for this long trip.
Though Bohol has plenty more gorgeous sights, these have likely gained the most Instagram popularity. As you can see, it luckily includes all kinds of activities ideal for families, friends, thrill-seekers, solo travelers and anyone else interested in Bohol’s allure.
Please remember that sharing amazing pictures on social media should not be more important than preserving the beautiful spaces that welcomed you. There have been disappointing signs of negligence towards frequented sites, such as writing on corals, crushed vegetation, and disruption of animals. Be sure to be respectful to these places so they remain charming and accessible for a very long time.
Its geographical blessings have indeed made it a highly popular destination and transited area. With reasonable care, Bohol will undoubtedly continue to grow as a beautiful and welcoming paradise where people are seduced continuously by its wonder.
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