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Bohol is an island in Central Visayas with an area of 4,117.3 km2. Bohol’s interior is mostly flat but with a number of hills. It is characterized with woodlands, swamplands and grasslands which is perfect for an adventure. Nature’s exotic beauty can be seen in Bohol. Bohol is also a fast developing province in the Philippines focusing more on tourism. Therefore, a major development has been improvised on the province which makes it a perfect tourist destination.

There are a number of natural beauties in Bohol and here are magnificent views in Bohol.

• Chocolate Hills- This is the original tourist destination of Bohol long before other tourist spots were developed. It is located almost at the center of Bohol on the province of Carmen. The wondrous Chocolate Hills consists of 1,268 hills. Before reaching to the top of one of the hills you’ll have to climb more than 150 steps up but the view on the top makes you regret nothing as nature’s pleasing beauty mystifies your eyes. Another amazing fact on the hills is that during hot seasons the hills turns brown from far away and turns green during cold seasons. The Chocolate Hills is one of the natural wonders and is running to become one of the world’s natural wonders.

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  Loboc River Cruise- A newly developed attraction, the Loboc River Cruise features a floating restaurant fitted for lunch or dinner that moves on Loboc River. Its menu features Filipino food and together on board the floating restaurant is a musician that entertains you with music while you dine across the river. While on the river, there are attractions you can pass view as you pass by like kids who jump from trees unto the water, a choir who stays on a separate float and performs as you stop by and Tuntunan Falls, a group of small waterfalls which flows unto the river and serves as the end of the river for the cruise.

•  Panglao Island- A small island very close to Tagbilaran City. Panglao is perfect especially during summer. The island features fine sand beaches, first class resorts with outstanding staff hospitality, a wonderful scuba diving view, different kind of water activities like boating, etc. and many more. Bohol’s airport is located at Panglao Island which brings no hassle to tourist as it is near to resorts and attractions on the island.

• Baclayon Church- One of the oldest church in the Philippines which existed during the Spanish period in the Philippines. Its artifacts and old objects are also preserved in the church. Baclayon Church is located at Baclayon, the next town after Tagbilaran City.
• Blood Compact Monument- A monument of Legazpi and Sikatuna having a blood compact as a sign of peace and friendship to one another. This attraction is perhaps the most historical since Miguel Lopez de Legazpi was the Spaniard who conquered most of the Philippines after Ferdinand Magellan and other voyages failed.

• Bilar Butterfly Garden- Another new attraction in Bohol particularly in the province of Bilar which features everything about butterflies and moths. You will have a guided tour around the garden as you view the different stages of the butterfly and take pictures together with butterflies and moths.

• Hinagdanan Cave- Another marvelous natural attraction, Hinagdanan Cave features a wide range of uniquely shaped caves and underground lake with fresh water. The cave can be quickly accessed and another spot for adventurers.

• Hanging Bridge- A hanging bridge made from bamboo and steel wires that cross a part of Loboc River which makes it very exciting especially when you’re at the middle part. At the other end of the bridge the fun doesn’t stop there, you can buy souvenirs on a shop or watch the “Buko King”, the king can cut coconuts using only his teeth.

• Tarsier Viewing- Tarsiers are the smallest monkeys in the world and can only be seen at Bohol. These cute little creatures can be viewed by many especially foreign tourist since it is endemic only to the Philippines.

There are many more attractions in Bohol that are developing very fast and is on the road to become first class tourist destinations like the Bohol Bee Farm which features everything about bees, the town of Albuquerque which is home to native objects and the newly Danao which features another natural beauty with many activities like a very long zip line.