Located at the heart of the Philippines' middle island group , Central Visayas has everything to love about the country. It's urban and rural and festive and contemplative. It's home to some of the best food and some of the best beaches in the country. It's where you will hear the toll of centuries -old church bells over the blare of current pop songs.
Like stepping foot on the sands that Westerners first arrived on. Visiting centuries old streets, ancestral homes and museums. Swimming with thresher sharks. Meeting friendly bees. Taking a river boat ride at night. Counting the chocolate hills. There are as many possibilities as there are fireflies in the Bohol night sky.
1. HISTORICAL SIGHTS
Head to Colon Street for a quick history lesson on the oldest road in the Philippines. Visit a fire proof statue at the Basilica Minori del Sto.See the country's oldest line of defense at Fort San Pedro. Or stop at Ferdinand Magellan's pit stop on his way to circumnavigating the globe - Magellan's Cross.
2. ISLAND -HOPING
The Philipines has 7107 very different islands. There's no reason for you to ever be bored. Malapascua island lets you swim with thresher sharks. Sumilon Island's draw is a disappearing sand bar. Bantayan Island has a cave you can swim in. There's a 700 hectare lake in Camotes Island . We have something for everyone.
3. FOOD STOPS
In Cebu, you are always just steps away from a delicious meal. Buy some roadside puso ( rice in coconut leaves). Then bite into lechon, hailed by Anthony Bourdain as the best pig ever. Find a Su-Tu-Kil Restaurant and choose live seafood for your meal. Then have the perfect sweet ending with rich table a hot chocolate.
4. BUTANDING ENCOUNTERS
Don't let its size intimidate you. The Butanding ( Whale Shark) may be the largest fish in the world at more than 50 feet long, but they call it in the gentle giant of the seas for a reason. Its diet of fish and plankton means that it isn't interested in you for breakfast . So you can swim , snorkel or dive encounter with it off of the small fishing town of Tan -awan, around 10 km from Oslob. Just try to stay the suggested 3 meters away to avoid startling it. It's best to get to Tan- awan early, as interactions only last until 12.30 pm. Weekday dives are best, as to avoid photo bombed by the crowds.
5. CARCAR
"The Heritage City Of Cebu " , gets its nickname from the Spanish and American period structure in the area. Among them, the Church of St Catherine of Alexandria stands tall. Pick up some local sweets and chicharon along the way. They are great hand held snacks for your walking tour.
6. BOHOL BEE FARM
This agricultural haven on Panglao Island is a relaxing retreat from city life. You can walk through its organic gardens,, eat at its farm -to-table restaurant and even stay at the Bohol Bee Farm resort, Make sure to pick up some bee products and delicious cooling ice on your way out.
7. Panglao Island
There's white sand beach here for every kind of traveler -from rowdy Alona Beach to peaceful Dumaluan Beach to seashell -rich Doljo Beach. Hire an outrigger boat to take you beach -hopping , dolphin , dolphin watching , or diving. Or just grab a beach towel, lie down and enjoy paradise.
8. BLOOD COMPACT SHRINE
This place marks the spot where a treaty of friendship was literally written in blood by the Boholano chieftain Sikatuna and a representative of the King of Spain. You cannot miss the statues that recreate the historic event.
9. DIVING
Take a leisurely boat ride from Panglao to Balicasag Island, a nearly round island of sand and palm trees. Take on the more challenging side where barracudas, mackerel and jacks dwell. Even just a snorkel will do!
10. LOBOC RIVER CRUISE
Experience the ultimate in tropical relaxation. Cruise down the scenic tree line Loboc River while being serenaded by talented performers and served delicious Filipino cuisine. Keep an eye out for the energetic singing and dancing local children on floating platfomrs! if you are travelling with someone and want more romance in your river cruise , you can take the languid moonlight option. With luck, there might even be fireflies to guide you down the river.
Like stepping foot on the sands that Westerners first arrived on. Visiting centuries old streets, ancestral homes and museums. Swimming with thresher sharks. Meeting friendly bees. Taking a river boat ride at night. Counting the chocolate hills. There are as many possibilities as there are fireflies in the Bohol night sky.
1. HISTORICAL SIGHTS
Head to Colon Street for a quick history lesson on the oldest road in the Philippines. Visit a fire proof statue at the Basilica Minori del Sto.See the country's oldest line of defense at Fort San Pedro. Or stop at Ferdinand Magellan's pit stop on his way to circumnavigating the globe - Magellan's Cross.
2. ISLAND -HOPING
The Philipines has 7107 very different islands. There's no reason for you to ever be bored. Malapascua island lets you swim with thresher sharks. Sumilon Island's draw is a disappearing sand bar. Bantayan Island has a cave you can swim in. There's a 700 hectare lake in Camotes Island . We have something for everyone.
3. FOOD STOPS
In Cebu, you are always just steps away from a delicious meal. Buy some roadside puso ( rice in coconut leaves). Then bite into lechon, hailed by Anthony Bourdain as the best pig ever. Find a Su-Tu-Kil Restaurant and choose live seafood for your meal. Then have the perfect sweet ending with rich table a hot chocolate.
4. BUTANDING ENCOUNTERS
Don't let its size intimidate you. The Butanding ( Whale Shark) may be the largest fish in the world at more than 50 feet long, but they call it in the gentle giant of the seas for a reason. Its diet of fish and plankton means that it isn't interested in you for breakfast . So you can swim , snorkel or dive encounter with it off of the small fishing town of Tan -awan, around 10 km from Oslob. Just try to stay the suggested 3 meters away to avoid startling it. It's best to get to Tan- awan early, as interactions only last until 12.30 pm. Weekday dives are best, as to avoid photo bombed by the crowds.
5. CARCAR
"The Heritage City Of Cebu " , gets its nickname from the Spanish and American period structure in the area. Among them, the Church of St Catherine of Alexandria stands tall. Pick up some local sweets and chicharon along the way. They are great hand held snacks for your walking tour.
6. BOHOL BEE FARM
This agricultural haven on Panglao Island is a relaxing retreat from city life. You can walk through its organic gardens,, eat at its farm -to-table restaurant and even stay at the Bohol Bee Farm resort, Make sure to pick up some bee products and delicious cooling ice on your way out.
7. Panglao Island
There's white sand beach here for every kind of traveler -from rowdy Alona Beach to peaceful Dumaluan Beach to seashell -rich Doljo Beach. Hire an outrigger boat to take you beach -hopping , dolphin , dolphin watching , or diving. Or just grab a beach towel, lie down and enjoy paradise.
8. BLOOD COMPACT SHRINE
This place marks the spot where a treaty of friendship was literally written in blood by the Boholano chieftain Sikatuna and a representative of the King of Spain. You cannot miss the statues that recreate the historic event.
9. DIVING
Take a leisurely boat ride from Panglao to Balicasag Island, a nearly round island of sand and palm trees. Take on the more challenging side where barracudas, mackerel and jacks dwell. Even just a snorkel will do!
10. LOBOC RIVER CRUISE
Experience the ultimate in tropical relaxation. Cruise down the scenic tree line Loboc River while being serenaded by talented performers and served delicious Filipino cuisine. Keep an eye out for the energetic singing and dancing local children on floating platfomrs! if you are travelling with someone and want more romance in your river cruise , you can take the languid moonlight option. With luck, there might even be fireflies to guide you down the river.
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