Island City Mall
Dampas District, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Tarsier Sanctuary
Corrella Bohol
Areas of Interest: Tarsier encounter, Nature Trek
Philippiine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary at Corella Bohol. A branch of the Philippine Tarsier Foundation, Inc (PTFI).
Tarsiers had been declared to be specially protected faunal species of the philippines by virtue of Proclamation No.1030, declared by former Philippine President, Fidel Ramos on June 1997. With this proclamation, a 167 hectares sanctuary has been established by the by the PTFI covering the areas within the municipalities of corella, sikatuna and loboc.
Trails and pathways spreadout to various parts of the sanctuary where the tarsiers can be observed in their natural habitat. Viewing decks had also been setup to facilitate proper sightings.
Tarsier Trail - Has been set up by the foundation within the forested area. The pathway winds its way thru the gently rolling terrain of the interior towns of Corrella, Sikatuna and Loboc. The trail is over a distance of about 15 kilometers with establish vantage points along the way.
Its not easy to find Tarsiers on the trees. You must have good eyesight to find one.
Sikatuna Tree park
Brgy. Abucay Norte & Can-agong, Sikatuna Bohol
Areas of interest: Tree Planting, Nature Trek, Balsa Ride, Tarsier
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| Balsa Ride (carabao driven cart) |
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| Carabao Spa |
Assorted places
The Church of our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Baclayon is considered to be one of the oldest churches in the philippines. Its is also one of the best preserved Jesuit build churches in the region although the Agustinian Recollects added modern facade and a number of stone buildings that now sorround the building.
The tree park is located at brgy Abucay Norte and Can-agong. A 30 minutes ride from tagbilaran city of bohol. The park is good for nature lovers, site for camping out and for nature trail. Its part of the Social Forestry Project of the Philippine Tarsier Foundation, Inc. The place is so wide, peaceful and totally different environment making it suitable for camping experience. You can also plant a tree for a fee of 100php inclusive of a seedling and a certification that you've planted a tree at the park.
A three storey convent converted to a museum which is attached to Loboc church. Most of Loboc Church artifacts and old statues of saints had been preserved and kept here.
The famous river in Loboc. Also known for its Floating restaurants that cruises and a band plays music while youre eating. As the boat takes off the buffet begins. The end of the trip which takes about an hour is Busay Falls
Panglao Beach
Panglao is known for its diving locations and tourist resorts.
This rainforest is about 20 km from tagbilaran City . Plying the interior road from thecapital. one passes the town of Loboc and the winding road up the mountain of Loboc going towards bilar.
the fame of chocolate hills are the 1268 cone-shape hills. A very strange geological formation that has baffled a lot of geologist. The hills are spread over an area of 50 square kilometers or more and vary in size from 30 to 120 meters in height.
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Our ride around bohol
References:
http://www.bohol-philippines.com/the-philippine-tarsier-and-wildlife-sanctuary.html
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sikatuna-Tree-Park/152846584734948
http://www.asiarooms.com/en/travel-guide/philippines/philippines-tourist-attractions/philippine-tarsier-and-wildlife-sanctuary.html
http://www.worldwanderings.net/2009/08/16/museo-de-loboc/
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