1. Chocolate Hills
Google Map: Link
The most iconic attraction in Bohol, with more than 1,000 cone-shaped hills that turn brown in the dry season.
Best visited on a countryside tour from Panglao or Tagbilaran, often combined with tarsiers and Loboc River.
The most iconic attraction in Bohol, with more than 1,000 cone-shaped hills that turn brown in the dry season.
Best visited on a countryside tour from Panglao or Tagbilaran, often combined with tarsiers and Loboc River.
Top 20 Attractions in Bohol (2025 Guide)
Below is a curated list of Bohol’s most popular and interesting attractions. For places, we include a Google Map
link. For businesses and activity providers, we add extra details when available so you can plan directly from your
villa in Panglao or Bohol.
1. Chocolate Hills
Google Map:
Link
The most iconic attraction in Bohol, with more than 1,000 cone-shaped hills that turn brown in the dry season.
Best visited on a countryside tour from Panglao or Tagbilaran, often combined with tarsiers and Loboc River.
The most iconic attraction in Bohol, with more than 1,000 cone-shaped hills that turn brown in the dry season.
Best visited on a countryside tour from Panglao or Tagbilaran, often combined with tarsiers and Loboc River.
2. Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary (Corella)
Google Map:
Link
A quiet, protected forest area where you can observe the tiny Philippine tarsier in its natural environment.
Much more ethical than roadside “photo-op” spots, and a great educational stop for adults and kids.
A quiet, protected forest area where you can observe the tiny Philippine tarsier in its natural environment.
Much more ethical than roadside “photo-op” spots, and a great educational stop for adults and kids.
3. Loboc River Cruise
Google Map:
Link
A relaxing river cruise with buffet meals, music and jungle views along the Loboc River.
Very popular with families and groups staying in villas in Panglao or Bohol.
A relaxing river cruise with buffet meals, music and jungle views along the Loboc River.
Very popular with families and groups staying in villas in Panglao or Bohol.
4. Bilar Man-Made Forest
Google Map:
Link
A 2-kilometre stretch of tall mahogany trees forming a tunnel over the road.
One of Bohol’s most photogenic stops, usually combined with Chocolate Hills and Loboc.
A 2-kilometre stretch of tall mahogany trees forming a tunnel over the road.
One of Bohol’s most photogenic stops, usually combined with Chocolate Hills and Loboc.
5. Hinagdanan Cave (Panglao)
Google Map:
Link
A limestone cave with an underground lagoon and dramatic light beams.
Easy to reach from any villa in Panglao, perfect as a short stop before or after the beach.
A limestone cave with an underground lagoon and dramatic light beams.
Easy to reach from any villa in Panglao, perfect as a short stop before or after the beach.
6. Balicasag Island
Google Map:
Link
A protected marine sanctuary famous for turtles, coral walls and rich marine life.
Most island-hopping and dive trips from Panglao include multiple snorkelling or diving stops here.
A protected marine sanctuary famous for turtles, coral walls and rich marine life.
Most island-hopping and dive trips from Panglao include multiple snorkelling or diving stops here.
7. Virgin Island Sandbar
Google Map:
Link
A beautiful sandbar that appears at low tide with shallow turquoise water.
Often combined with Balicasag Island on half-day or full-day island-hopping tours from Panglao.
A beautiful sandbar that appears at low tide with shallow turquoise water.
Often combined with Balicasag Island on half-day or full-day island-hopping tours from Panglao.
8. Alona Beach (Panglao)
Google Map:
Link
The most popular beach in Panglao, lined with restaurants, bars and dive shops.
Great for evenings and departures for island-hopping, while sleeping in a quieter private villa nearby.
The most popular beach in Panglao, lined with restaurants, bars and dive shops.
Great for evenings and departures for island-hopping, while sleeping in a quieter private villa nearby.
9. Dumaluan Beach (Panglao)
Google Map:
Link
A long, family-friendly white-sand beach with shallow, clear water and a more relaxed feel than Alona.
Ideal for calm swimming and beach days when you stay in a villa in Panglao.
A long, family-friendly white-sand beach with shallow, clear water and a more relaxed feel than Alona.
Ideal for calm swimming and beach days when you stay in a villa in Panglao.
10. Panglao Watchtower & Church Area
Google Map:
Link
One of the oldest stone watchtowers in the Philippines, next to Panglao’s historic church and seaside area.
A nice cultural stop when exploring Panglao by motorbike or private car from your villa.
One of the oldest stone watchtowers in the Philippines, next to Panglao’s historic church and seaside area.
A nice cultural stop when exploring Panglao by motorbike or private car from your villa.
11. Pamilacan Island
Google Map:
Link
A peaceful island known for snorkelling, dolphin-watching and traditional village life.
A great alternative if you want a less crowded experience than the main day tours.
A peaceful island known for snorkelling, dolphin-watching and traditional village life.
A great alternative if you want a less crowded experience than the main day tours.
12. Anda White Beach & Quinale Beach
Google Map:
Link
A wide, powder-soft beach on Bohol’s eastern coast with clear water and a laid-back vibe.
Best as a full-day trip or one-night stay when you want to explore beyond Panglao.
A wide, powder-soft beach on Bohol’s eastern coast with clear water and a laid-back vibe.
Best as a full-day trip or one-night stay when you want to explore beyond Panglao.
13. Bamboo Hanging Bridge (Sevilla)
Google Map:
Link
Twin bamboo bridges suspended over a scenic river in Sevilla.
A fun, quick stop for photos during a countryside tour from Panglao or Tagbilaran.
Twin bamboo bridges suspended over a scenic river in Sevilla.
A fun, quick stop for photos during a countryside tour from Panglao or Tagbilaran.
14. Pahangog Twin Falls
Google Map:
Link
A beautiful set of twin waterfalls surrounded by lush greenery.
A cooler, quieter nature stop if you want something more off-the-beaten-path in Bohol.
A beautiful set of twin waterfalls surrounded by lush greenery.
A cooler, quieter nature stop if you want something more off-the-beaten-path in Bohol.
15. Panglao Shell Museum
Google Map:
Link
A small but fascinating museum with thousands of shell specimens from around the world.
A nice short stop, especially with curious kids, and close to many villas in Panglao.
A small but fascinating museum with thousands of shell specimens from around the world.
A nice short stop, especially with curious kids, and close to many villas in Panglao.
16. Maribojoc Mangrove Forest Boardwalk
Google Map:
Link
A scenic wooden boardwalk through a protected mangrove area in Maribojoc.
Peaceful, educational and a nice contrast to beaches and hills.
A scenic wooden boardwalk through a protected mangrove area in Maribojoc.
Peaceful, educational and a nice contrast to beaches and hills.
17. Firefly Watching (Loboc / Abatan River)
Google Map:
Link
Evening boat trips where riverside trees light up with thousands of fireflies.
A magical, low-energy activity after a day of exploring, easy to arrange from Panglao or Tagbilaran.
Evening boat trips where riverside trees light up with thousands of fireflies.
A magical, low-energy activity after a day of exploring, easy to arrange from Panglao or Tagbilaran.
18. Chocolate Hills Adventure Park (ATV & Activities)
Google Map:
Link
Phone: +63 917 303 0961
Activity park offering ATVs, rope courses and viewing decks near the Chocolate Hills.
Perfect if you want something more active than just viewpoints and photos.
Phone: +63 917 303 0961
Activity park offering ATVs, rope courses and viewing decks near the Chocolate Hills.
Perfect if you want something more active than just viewpoints and photos.
19. Loboc Eco-Adventure Park (Zipline)
Google Map:
Link
Zipline rides over the Loboc River valley, with spectacular views of the forest below.
Easy to combine with the river cruise and other countryside attractions.
Zipline rides over the Loboc River valley, with spectacular views of the forest below.
Easy to combine with the river cruise and other countryside attractions.
20. Panglao Island Hopping Departure Points
Google Map:
Link
Most boats for dolphin watching, Balicasag Island and Virgin Island depart from areas around Alona Beach.
Your villa host can recommend trusted operators and ideal departure times.
Most boats for dolphin watching, Balicasag Island and Virgin Island depart from areas around Alona Beach.
Your villa host can recommend trusted operators and ideal departure times.
Planning Your Bohol Itinerary from a Villa in Panglao or Bohol
One of the biggest advantages of staying in a private villa in Panglao or a villa in Bohol
is flexibility. You can plan your days around weather and energy levels, rather than fixed packages:
• Combine a full countryside tour (Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Loboc) with a quiet pool day after
• Book island-hopping from Panglao and be back at your villa in time for sunset by the pool
• Use motorbike or private van rental to explore beaches and viewpoints at your own pace
With the right base—a comfortable villa in Panglao or a scenic villa in Bohol—you can enjoy Bohol’s best attractions while always coming back to space, privacy and comfort at the end of the day.
• Combine a full countryside tour (Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Loboc) with a quiet pool day after
• Book island-hopping from Panglao and be back at your villa in time for sunset by the pool
• Use motorbike or private van rental to explore beaches and viewpoints at your own pace
With the right base—a comfortable villa in Panglao or a scenic villa in Bohol—you can enjoy Bohol’s best attractions while always coming back to space, privacy and comfort at the end of the day.