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Welcome to Bohol! 

            Bohol, in the heart of Central Visayas, is the 10th largest island in the Philippines. Approx. 803 km south of Manila and 79 km southeast of Cebu, Bohol is the Heritage Province, the eco-cultural tourism destination of the new millennium. An oval-shaped island dotted with 72 small islets comprising an area of 4,117 sq. km., it has 47 towns and the capital city of Tagbilaran. It has roughly a million people.

Geography

          The Island of Bohol is oval-shaped mainland surrounded with 73 smaller islands, having a gently rolling terrain, ideal for commercial and industrial site development. Bohol’s mountainous interior is home to rare and endangered flora and fauna. At certain points, hills drop steeply to the coast from a maximum elevation of 870 meters above sea level. The interior uplands are fit for agro-forestry and high value agricultural production. The central and northern lowlands have also fertile grounds and abundant water supply. Over a hundred caves have been identified, the biggest of which is found in the eastern part which makes Bohol ideal for spelunking adventures.

Geology

                                   

          Bohol’s geological formation may be explained under the karst theory. According to this theory, sea level changes and uplift (combined with terrestrial erosion), and air exposure of biognic reef regions gave rise to hummocky landscapes that are often impregnated with sinkholes and caves. The chocolate hills are among the examples of striking karts topography. According to the National Committee on Geological Sciences (NCGS), the chocolate hills were formed "ages ago by the uplift of coral deposits and the action of rain, water and erosion."

Map of Bohol

Municipalities of Bohol

Congressional Districts

First District

   City: Tagbilaran City

   Municipalities

Ø Alburquerque

Ø Antequera

Ø Baclayon

Ø Balilihan

Ø Calape

Ø Catigbian

Ø Corella

Ø Cortes

Ø Dauis

Ø Loon

Ø Maribojoc

Ø Panglao

Ø Sikatuna

Ø Tubigon

Second District

   Municipalities

Ø Bien Unido

Ø Buenavista

Ø Clarin

Ø Dagohoy

Ø Danao

Ø Getafe

Ø Inabanga

Ø Pres. Carlos P. Garcia

Ø Sagbayan

Ø San Isidro

Ø San Miguel

Ø Talibon

Ø Trinidad

Ø Ubay

Third District

   Municipalities

Ø Alicia

Ø Anda

Ø Batuan

Ø Bilar

Ø Candijay

Ø Carmen

Ø Dimiao

Ø Duero

Ø GarciaHernandez

Ø Guindulman

Ø Jagna

Ø Lila

Ø Loay

Ø Loboc

Ø Mabini

Ø Pilar

Ø Sevilla

Ø Sierra Bullones

Ø Valencia

How to get there?

        Bohol is located in the central Philippines, and can be conveniently reached by air and boat.

          Coming from abroad, you have two options: you can fly to Manila or Cebu. Cebu is the most convenient, but only a limited number of international flights will arrive there. Coming from Europe, you'll need to have a stop-over in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Hong Kong; however, it will save you the hassle of going through Manila (including a transfer from NAIA to the domestic airport, and dealing with stricter luggage-weight restrictions on domestic flights).

          Among others, the following airlines fly international routes to Cebu: Silk Air, Malaysia Airlines, and Cathay Pacific.

          If you come via Manila, you'll probably want to take a connecting flight to Tagbilaran, which takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. It is also possible to take a boat to Bohol, but will take 25 hours, and is only advisable if you have plenty of time at hand and enjoy a trip on sea, or have to travel on a rock-bottom budget or with a lot of luggage. Currently, there are numerous daily flights from Manila to Tagbilaran.

          If you fail to catch a direct flight, you can also fly from Manila to Cebu, and then continue by boat. The flying time is about 50 minutes. The transfer by taxi from the airport to the pier takes about 30 minutes in normal traffic conditions, and should cost 165 pesos (2007). The following airlines fly from Manila to Cebu: PAL, Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines, Asian Spirit, Astro Air, and Grand Air.

          It is always worthwhile to look for a promotional fare if you fly. You can save a considerable amount of money by asking around a little.

          If you come via Cebu, you can take the one and a half hour trip with a fast boat to Tagbilaran. The regular boat to Tagbilaran will take about four hours. It is also possible to take a boat to Tubigon and Talibon, and a number of other towns on Bohol, which may be more convenient if you want to be on the west or north coast of the island.

          The most economical way to get from Cebu to Tagbilaran by boat is to catch a ferry to Tubigon, and continue by bus or V-hire from Tubigon to Tagbilaran. This is sometimes both faster and cheaper than taking a boat directly to Tagbilaran.

          Note that security regulations on domestic flights in the Philippines no longer allow bringing liquids (such as perfumes and bottles of wine) as carry-on items into the cabin. Even if you had those liquids sealed by duty-free shops on the airport of origin, you may be forced to throw them away if you are not able to place them in your checked-in luggage.