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REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT BOHOL

Traversing through mountains and hills is a strenuous and sometimes dangerous endeavor. And while trekking up a mountain poses its set of risks, the reward at the end is always worth it.

Most people may not know it, but Bohol is actually a hidden gem when it comes to easily-hiked and traversed hills and mountains. While Bohol is mostly known for its beautiful beaches, it is also home to a good number of trails and peaks that are sure to satisfy the wanderlust of hikers and nature-lovers alike.

So without further adieu, if you fancy spending a few hours of your visit to Bohol for the magnificent views, then this list is a definite addition to your bucket list.

Panglao is an island with in the island of Bohol with another island called virgin island with white sand bars

One of two municipalities that make up Panglao Island, Bohol. Panglao is a famous tourist destination for its white sand beaches and world-class diving sites. Panglao is very accessible to other natural wonders of Bohol such as the Chocolate Hills, the countless springs, rivers, falls and caves and the ever cute tarsier, the smallest primate in the world. Just a few minutes banca ride from Bohol Panglao beaches are the reefs and the now world renowned dive sites. Among the more popular Panglao Dive Sites are: Arco Point Dive, BBC Dive, Cervera Shoal or Snake Island Dive, Crystal Sanctuary, Doljo House Reef, Doljo Point Dive, Garden Eels Dive, Habagat Wreck Dive, House Reef Dive, Kalipayan Dive, Momo Beach Dive, Napaling Dive, and Pungtud Island Wall Dive. Tours to these sites can be arranged by the resorts of your choice. Dive shops are also available at Alona Beach where you can avail of training, diving gears and dive tours.

Bohol Panglao municipality covers an area of 5,537 hectares and with a population of 25,558 people as per 2007 census. It is politically subdivided into 10 barangays: Bil-isan, Bolod, Danao, Doljo, Libaong, Looc, Lourdes, Poblacion, Tangnan and Tawala.

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