Nature

Bohol is a treasure island of natural wonders.

The stunning Chocolate Hills at the heart of the province never fail to amaze. From the viewing deck at the Chocolate Hills Complex in Carmen or from the vantage point at Sagbayan Peak, one can indulge in the breathtaking panorama of 1,268 nature-sculpted hills.

Pristine freshwater rivers, waterfalls, and ice-cold springs sprinkled all over the island still sparkle with unspoiled splendor. A trip through the quaint countryside treats one to a living palette of golden ricefields and verdant meadows.

The shores of the country's tenth largest island are profuse with some of the most biologically diverse mangrove ecosystems, including a 400-hectare mangrove plantation found in Banacon Island in the town of Getafe, in the northeastern end of Bohol, which, incidentally, is the largest mangrove reforestation in Asia. The bounty and the beauty of nature unsullied runs prime in the Boholano consciousness and efforts towards its preservation and sustainability are fervent and deeply rooted.

NATURE DESTINATIONS TO VISIT

ALONA BEACH
Enjoy beach life in this 1.5-km. stretch of powdery white sand in Tawala, Panglao where a strong beach community keeps the place vibrant and at the same time calm and relaxing.
HOW TO GET THERE. About 10 kms. from the city, Alona Beach is accessible via public utility jeepneys, taxi, motorcycle or rented vans.

LOBOC RIVER
Cruise into relaxing emerald waters nestled in a lush tropical forest in the town of Loboc.
HOW TO GET THERE. About 21 kms. from the city, Loboc is accessible via public utility jeepneys, taxi, motorcycle or rented vans.



CANDIJAY MANGROVE
Walk into one of the richest, most diverse mangrove forests in the country and behold the sight and sounds of the rarest exotic birds that populate this community-based eco-tourism destination in Panadtaran, Candijay.
HOW TO GET THERE. About 92.2 kms. from the city, Candijay is accessible via public utility jeepneys, taxi, motorcycle or rented vans.