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Blog Updated on May 30, 2025 by Aldrick ‘chiki’ Agpaoa

Bohol is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines, particularly in the Visayas group of islands. Known for its diverse and unique flora and fauna, this island province is more than meets the eye. This is also a special province for me because this is my second province in my personal quest for #Project82PH.

From its famous Chocolate Hills and famed primate – the Tarsier, Bohol is a destination full of adventures yet to be discovered. Here is a simple travel guide to help you navigate this UNESCO Global Geopark.

Read also: Behold Bohol: Not your ordinary island!

Bohol Province Overview

Being one of the most visited provinces in the Philippines, Bohol is an island full of nature, food, and warm hospitality. Its nickname, “Jewel of the Philippines,” means more when you experience the island first-hand. The island is just inviting and you can feel the island vibes once you step foot in Bohol.

Primarily known for the famous Chocolate Hills and the Tarsier, Bohol is more to that! It also showcases numerous ancient and age-old churches, famous river cruises, pristine white sand shores and adventure activities, too!

Best time to travel to Bohol

Bohol is a tropical island in Central Philippines and generally has 2 dominant seasons – the Wet Season (July to December) and the Dry Season (January to May). The best months to go to Bohol is from January to May – where January to March is quite cooler because of the Northwest Monsoon (Amihan) and April to mid-May is warm as it is the dry season (summer) in the Philippines. The temperature range in Bohol is from 26 to 29 °C (78.8 to 84.2 °F).

You may also want to visit Bohol in the month of July as they celebrated the Sandugo Festival – which commemorates the Blood Compact between Datu Sikatuna and Miguel Lopez de Legazpi.

How to go to Bohol

By Air

Bohol now has a newer and larger airport now located in Panglao Island, the Bohol-Panglao International Airport (IATA: TAG). Here are some of the destinations that fly in and out of TAG:

Domestic Flights

Bohol to Manila (MNL)

Bohol to Iloilo (ILO)

Bohol to Davao (DVO)

International Flights (Direct)

Bohol to Busan, South Korea (PUS)

Bohol to Seoul-Incheon (ICN)

The airlines that service Bohol-Panglao International Airport are: Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Philippines AirAsia, Air Seoul, Jeju Air, and Jin Air.

By Land

Exploring in and around Bohol Island is easy. As it only has one major city – Tagbilaran, plying within the outskirts of the island is accessible if coming from the city center. The most popular of which are the multicabs (smaller version of the jeepney) with a minimum fare of ₱ 13-15 pesos, depending on your destination. Within Tagbilaran, there are also tricycles (minimum fare at ₱ 15) and taxis (flagdown rate starts at ₱ 50) around. For long distance routes, there are public buses (minimum fare at ₱ 15 for the first 5 kilometers) and transport vans, i.e. “UV Express” that go in and around the municipalities of Bohol. There is also a TNVS service available on the island – Grab – a popular ride hailing app in Southeast Asia (Grab Car).

The roads in and around the province are generally paved, with some land pavements in rural and remote areas.

By Water

As of writing, there are 10 ports found on the island of Bohol, with Tagbilaran Port serving as the Baseport. The Tagbilaran Port is also the main port (especially for tourists) coming in from nearby provinces (i.e. Cebu, Siquijor). Here are the destinations that services Bohol:

Tagbilaran Port	Cebu	Port of Cebu
		Argao Port
	Negros Oriental	Dumaguete Port
	Siquijor	Port of Larena
	Misamis Oriental	Cagayan de Oro Port
	Misamis Occidental	Plaridel Port
Jagna Port	Agusan Del Norte	Nasipit Port
	Camiguin	Camiguin Port
Tubigon Port	Cebu	Port of Cebu
		Mandaue City Port
Getafe Port	Cebu	Port of Cebu
Loon Port	Cebu	Argao Port
Talibon Port	Cebu	Port of Cebu
Ubay Port	Cebu	Port of Cebu

Things to know when visiting Bohol

Land Area	4,821 km² (1,861 mi²) *slightly bigger than the US State of Rhode Island
GPS Coordinates	9°52′29.28″ N, 124°08′43.80″ E
Languages / Dialects spoken	Cebuano (Bohol-anon) Hiligaynon Tagalog English Eskayan
Cellular Signal	Globe (excellent to fair) Smart (excellent to good) Dito (good to fair (in rural areas))
Socket Standard, Voltage (V), Frequency (Hz)	Socket Type A (2 flat parallel prongs) Socket Type B (2 flat parallel prongs and grounding pin) 220 V 60 Hz
Modes of Payment	Cash / Online Transfer (GCash, Maya, etc.) / Debit and Credit Card
Currency used	Philippine Peso (PH₱)

Dishes and delicacies found in Bohol

Dishes

– Chorizo de Bohol – a Boholano version of chorizo; sweet-and-spicy taste with a mixture of herbs and spices

– Halang-halang – a spicy coconut milk-based soup dish mixed with meat and various herbs and spices. Comes from the Visayan word “halang” which means “spicy”

– Humbang Langka – cooked with sweet braise, this hearty jackfruit dish is mixed with local spices and vegetables often served with rice. I tried this when I went on the Loboc River Cruise! 

– Pancit Bam-i – this noodle dish is a mix of canton and sotanghon noodles. Cooked in the traditional way of cooking pancit, this dish is also a staple in every Boholano household

Delicacies

– Sikwate – a traditional rich and nutty cacao drink often paired with suman

– Calamay – traditionally packaged in coconut shells, this delicacy is made from glutinous rice, coconut milk, and brown sugar

– Peanut Kisses – one of the most popular pasalubongs from Bohol is this sweet peanutty meringue shaped into mini chocolate hills

– Takla sa Gata – this fish dish is also cooked in coconut milk with various local spices that forms a rich, flavorful stew.

– Ube Kinampay – this version of ube (purple yam) is known all around Bohol for its distinct flavor and deep purple color

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