This particular site was made in honor of a very important event happened between the white and the brown races. The white race represents Miguel Lopez de Legazpi of Spain, and the brown race represents our very own Rajah Sikatuna of Bohol. It was considered as the first Treaty of Friendship between the two different races. It was based on the respect and equality and this event is commonly known as “Sandugo” which means “Iisang Dugo”.
The event was known all over the Philippines. The Sandugo was a blood compact, performed on the Island of Bohol. It is an annual celebration, a yearly historical event that takes place every month of July. The Blood Compact Site located at Bool District Tagbilaran City, Bohol was well-known as a memorial ground to the historic sign of friendship between the Spaniards and the Filipinos.
The Baclayon Church is the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception known as the second oldest stone church in the Philippines. It was made from coral stones and was cemented using the white of over millions of eggs. The church is surrounded with stone edifices that were added way back in the 19th century by the Augustinian Recollects.
Boholanos are very devoted to every Catholic Church and the Baclayon Church is one of the proofs to the Boholano’s devotion to their faith. The church complex is strategically located facing the sea and originally has defensive stone walls around. The Baclayon Church was declared as a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines in 2010.
It has been one of the tourist destination and attractions in Bohol most especially to those who are Catholic and fan of historical places. The altar of the church is ornately designed three retables, one retablo mayor and the two other side altars. The church symbolizes the great devotion of Boholanos and faith to God.
The province of Bohol has an outstanding world of wonders to offer and impress its visitors. The island is branded as a tropical haven of natural beauty as gentle coves, and white sand beaches skim its coastline. It has since become one of the famous tourist destinations because of its historical and natural wonders, but […]
The best way to enjoy your vacation is to see the natural creation by God. The Bohol Man-Made is a mahogany forest stretching in a 2km stretch of densely planted with Mahogany trees located on the border of Bilar and Loboc towns.
Before and after reaching the man-made forest, there are also naturally grown forests of Loboc and Bilar with a thick kaleidoscope of green foliage, different kinds of trees and giant ferns lining the road. You will immediately notice that you are inside the forest as soon as you read the road surrounded by beautiful trees.
This place is very peaceful, meditative, and you feel chilly, even during that hot summer season days. People called it the “dark-side” of Bohol because of how dark it is when you enter the place. It was such a quiet and dark place compare to an ordinary place. You can also feel the cold wind that will surely touch your skin. The place is so beautiful with the sunlight breaking through the canopy made by the forest itself and is exclusively made by nature.
One of the most popular and exciting destinations in Bohol where one can get on board a floating restaurant and enjoy the food while watching the view of the place. Tourists will surely enjoy their buffet meal that costs only P450.00 per pax. Aside from that, they will also enjoy a short cultural show by the local community and live performances on board.
The boats are usually reserved for tour groups. It will never be complete to tour around Bohol without experiencing around Loboc River while having lunch with friends and family members. The food will not only make you feel full but also the place will surely make you feel relaxed. A countryside tour could never be complete without having lunch at Loboc River Cruise.
They offer a package deal for night cruise where you can also have a perfect time for firefly watching, but I recommend you have it in a day to see the perfect scenery of the place. The foods are great since they offer Filipino dishes that will surely satisfy your taste.
