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The Glossary
Bohol Travel Guide
The island-province of Bohol, located at the heart of the Visayas in the Philippines, offers a myriad of land and water activities, as well as an array of historical landmarks to visit. Local and foreign tourists make it a point to see Chocolate Hills, the island's main attraction. It owes its name from the color it has for summer; scientists believe that the hills were once underwater, as evidenced by their repetitive shape. As a beach destination, Bohol can hold its own: magnificent shores sparkle in the sun. As for the historical landmarks, Bohol's colonial churches are the most well-preserved in the country, such as those located in Tagbilaran, the island's capital.
Various species call Bohol as home, such as the metallic-winged sunbird and the silvery kingfisher can be seen at the Rajah Sikatuna National Park. Famous for their eerily large eyes is Bohol's queer Philippine Tarsier, a nocturnal creature considered to be the smallest primate in the world. The province is also home to the world's largest reticulated python in captivity, fondly called Prony, weighing over 500 lbs. measuring more than 23 feet long.
The Southwestern shores have become popular for another reason; the reefs teem with marine life luring tourists with their vibrant colors. Visitors can ride long, wooden boats called bancas (small outrigger boat) or go scuba diving on the pristine waters to watch the whales and dolphins up close near Pamilacan Island. A banca ride away to the east is the atoll Balicasag Island, a coral diver's delight. Nearby is the Virgin Island, a sliver of paradise famous for their spectacular ocean panoramas. A day of isle-hopping would be incomplete without having a mouthful of seafood from the local beach restaurants, a glass of beer and the fantastic Philippine sunset before retreating to the guesthouse.
A good way to taste the authentic Boholano cuisine, and even to learn about the province's history, is to take part in a feast, or pista in native tongue. An ideal time to visit the place may be the month of July when the Sandugo Festival is celebrated. It commemorates the historical Sanduguan (blood compact) of the first Filipino settlers and the Spaniards.
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