Eco-tourism Spots in Bohol

 What is eco-tourism?

- It is a form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas, conserving the environment and improving the wellbeing of the local people. Its purpose is to educate the travelers. 

Bohol is dubbed as a 'Haven of Tropical Natural Beauty' for a reason. It has attracted a growing number of tourists all around the globe by its majestic beauty. It's amazing flora and fauna makes it stand out. Bohol Tourism were excellent in spoiling us with jaw dropping attraction while managing to educate us and make us a Responsible Traveller. 


So here are the Eco-Tourism Attractions in Bohol: 

1. ANTEQUERA BASKET WEAVING
 - This is located in the town of Antequera, around 30 minutes ride from Tagbilaran City. This particular town is famously known for its basket weaving industry. The Basket Weaving skills has been passed down from older generation in this town since 1900's. Now this is the interesting part, all weavings were done in the respective homes of the weavers. For me, this is a great opportunity not just on how to learn weaving but to witness the lives of an ordinary Boholano. The tour fee is 400 pesos. You can email municipalityofantequera@gmail.com if you find this very interesting to experience. The schedule is from Monday to Friday. From 8:00AM until 5:00PM. (c) boholtourism.com
 

Images taken from Boholtourism.com

2. BOHOL MAHOGANY FOREST

- Commonly known as Bilar Man Made Forest, it is located in Bilar. Mainly made up of Mahogany Trees, it stretches up to 2KM along the borders of Bilar and Loboc Towns. This majestic Forest is part of the reforestation project started over 50 years ago. It is about 40 KM away and approximately 50 minutes travel from Tagbilaran City. Vehicles going to Chocolate Hills in Carmen regularly pass along this route making it a popular stop for tourist. 

Image taken from infobohol

3. TRIBU ESKAYA LEARNING TOUR

- If you wanted a tour that is less availed and less visited by tourist, you will love this one. Tribu Eskaya lies beneath the mountainous part of Duero Bohol. Tribu Eskaya Learning Tour provides a great opportunity to get to know the mystery of the Eskaya Tribe. This said tribe is known for their auxiliary language known as Eskayan or Ineskaya which is used for prayers, songs, and formal speeches. If you plan to visit, you need to communicate with the National Commision on Indigenous People (NCIP)-Bohol or visit them in their office. 

Email: ncipscbohol@gmail.com 

Tel: 038-411-1290
Address: Room B, Sarabia Co Torralba Building 2, Espuelas Cor. Doria Streets, Tagbilaran City 6300 Bohol. 

Image taken from LGU- Duero website

4. PUNTA CRUZ WATCHTOWER

- This perfect isosceles triangle watchtower originally named the fort of St Vincent Ferrer or commonly known as Punta Cruz watchtower was built on 1796 during the pre-Hispanic era. Used to help guards keep watch for approaching possible marauders such as Muslim Pirates which is rampant that time. This is located in Punta Cruz, Maribojoc. Transportation is no problem here because there are lots of option to choose from since Maribojoc is just 17 KM from the city. You can either ride a Tricycle, a Bus or a Multicab. All have a fare of a little over 20 pesos. Entrance fee is only 5 pesos. Very affordable. 

Image taken from Wikipedia

5. LAMANOC ISLAND MYSTIC TOUR EXPERIENCE

- dubbed as "Bohol's Cradle of Civilization" this tour will never disappoint you. This is located in Anda. About 111KM from Tagbilaran City. I prefer you will hire a private van or tour to visit here. In the Island, you will see some big an enchanted Balete Trees, tall limestone cliffs, forest which become the home for the birds and some animals, waterfalls, pulverized white sand beach, as well as the mystical caves which become the burial place long time ago. Here, you can see several boat coffins and earthenware jars. This particular Island once was become a ritual place due to its seclusion. We can also witness here ancient graffiti paintings and fossil shells embedded in some rocks. 

 

Image taken from Bohol Tourism 

6. SAVIMA MANGROVE ADVENTURE TOUR 

- Back to Maribojoc, this time we will be in Brgy San Vicente. This tour will let you experience mangrove planting, shell gathering, catching takla, a chance to stay at home with the locals and many more! Such a wonderful experience to have. Not to mention the 500 meters SAVIMA Mangrove Boardwalk that you can walk in while hearing the birds chirping and breathing fresh air. 

 

Image taken from Bohol Tourism 

7. UBAY STOCK FARM 
- This farm was established in 1921 and is about 4,500 hectares of land. This is the oldest government livestock in the Philippines. Located in Brgy Lomangog Ubay, this eco-tour includes a local guide, orientation and a fresh milk. The best thing in this farm are the animals in here were GMO free and are free range, though these animals take a long time to mature, they can assure you that it is growth hormone or any questionable means of raising livestock free.  

Image taken from Joseph the Explorer 

8. TUBIGON LOOM WEAVING EXPERIENCE TOUR
- This is located in Pinayagan Norte, Tubigon. Loom Weaving is the source of income for the local residents of this town. Their finish products were placemats for table or even bags. They can also customize based on their client's design and liking. But before the finish products, the raffia fibers passed thru numerous processes using barehand which they will share to the tourists. They will let you experience the process of harvesting the buri leaves, sun drying, leaves sorting, dyeing, weaving, designing and everything in between. 

Image taken from Behold Bohol website

9. PHILIPPINE TARSIER SACTUARY

- Eco tourism is not complete without the Philippine Tarsier on the list, in fact, this made us our Province well known together with the Chocolate Hills. You can visit this sanctuary of the world's smallest primate in Corella. Here, you can witness these tiny creatures in their natural habitat and at the same time being educated on how important these animals in the ecosystem and how we are going to protect them. 

Image taken from @boholtourismph (IG)

10. THE DIVING SPOTS IN PANGLAO and BALICASAG ISLAND

- Bohol have a lot to offer in the land as well as underwater. Bohol Island is well known for its best sites for diving, scuba and snorkeling spots. You can swim with the turtle, witness closely the sardine run, spot the reef sharks, cuttlefish, sea horses and many more. This eco-tourism attraction is a must have if you will visit Bohol. There are many diving spots offering this experience especially in Panglao. 

Image taken from dive-bohol.com

These spots I featured were just a few things tourist can do while visiting Bohol. There were to many spots to visit and to enjoy waiting for you here. 

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