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.
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.
Bohol Panglao beaches attract both local filipino and foreign visitors alike. Many resorts and hotels have sprung up right along the beaches and some a bit inland. The top Panglao beaches are Alona beach, Bagobo beach, Bolod beach, Danao beach, Doljo beach, and Momo beach .
Panglao is the southernmost town of Bohol. It is 18 kilometers from Tagbilaran City, the capital and the only city of the Province of Bohol. The island is accessible by two bridges and can be reached in a minimum of 20 minutes.
In spite of their stony and sandy island, the industrious people of Panglao town were able to develop little farms and raise corn, coconuts, oranges, bananas, mangoes and root crops. They raise chickens and sell them in Cebu, Manila and neighboring Tagbilaran.
The sea bordering the town has rich fishing grounds and from it, the town supplies Tagbilaran with fresh fish and fresh sea shells, among them amahong, daily. White sandy beaches of Panglao town are now being deluged by local and foreign tourists. Resorts, restaurants and bars sprouted and other business establishments, bringing much prosperity to the inhabitants and to the island as a whole. @lopezkeithjohn26

For today’s adventure, I’m going to introduce to you one of Balilihan’s premier attractions, the Camugao Falls. The Camugao Falls is situated at Barangay San Isidro in the municipality of Balilihan, which is about 22 kilometers from Tagbilaran City. This hidden gem has a beautiful backdrop of green and lush vegetation with lots of ferns and other tropical plants. The water cascades into a basin forming a natural pool where people can bathe and refresh themselves. But before you see this wonderful gem, one has to go thru a very slippery, mossy and rocky trail which is a challenge for climbers and trekkers.
Camugao Falls is truly a hidden gem. It’s far from civilization that even the way to get there isn’t that easy and will really take a great effort. I hope in the near future, it will be developed and would be much accessible to other tourists.

TRAVEL TIPS

1. There are no cottages at the place so bringing a small mat or blanket with you would be ideal. Bringing umbrella would be perfect too, because when we get there, we almost burn to death because of the scorching hot weather, good thing the water is ice cool and refreshing.
2. There’s also no food stalls nearby so if you are planning to stay there for quite a long time, I suggest you bring your own food.
3. There’s also no CR or dressing room in there, so the only way you could change clothes is through the trees and thick shrubberies.
4. And lastly, I really discourage going there during summer because as you can see above, the water falls isn’t that pouring a lot of water. You’ll appreciate it more during ber months or during January to February.
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The Chocolate Hills are probably Bohol’s most famous tourist attraction. They look like giant mole hills, or as some say, women’s breasts, and remind us of the hills in a small child’s drawing. Most people who first see pictures of this landscape can hardly believe that these hills are not a man-made artifact. However, this idea is quickly abandoned, as the effort would surely surpass the construction of the pyramids in Egypt. The chocolate hills consist of are no less than 1268 hills (some claim this to be the exact number). They are very uniform in shape and mostly between 30 and 50 meters high. They are covered with grass, which, at the end of the dry season, turns chocolate brown. From this color, the hills derive their name. At other times, the hills are green, and the association may be a bit difficult to make.

How to get there

Plenty of tourist guides and tour operators will be happy to bring you to the chocolate hills, either as a separate trip or as part of a day tour. However, if you want to go here on your own, from Tagbilaran, you will have to go the integrated bus terminal in Dao and catch a bus going to Carmen. If you look like a stranger, you will have a hard time not finding one. At the entrance of the bus terminal people will point you to the right bus. Make sure it is the first one to leave, and ask the driver to drop you off at the Chocolate Hills complex, about 4 kilometers before the town of Carmen. From there it is a 10 minute walk along a road winding up to the complex.

To get back to Tagbilaran, you will have to walk back to the main road, and wait for a bus to pass by. The last bus from Carmen to Tagbilaran leaves at four P.M. Alternatively, you can use the services of the motorcyclists who often wait here for tourist, and ride ‘habal-habal,’ or motorbike taxi.

If you’re coming from Tubigon (arriving from Cebu by boat), a few buses go to Carmen daily, but sometimes you’ll have to wait for some time for the bus to fill up. When you arrive in Carmen, you can catch the next bus or jeepney in the direction of Bilar, Loay or Tagbilaran, or ask a ‘habal-habal’ driver to bring you to the Chocolate Hills Complex. @lopezkeithjohn26

One of the best kept secrets of the beautiful province of Bohol are the sandbars of Tubigon – Mundong and Dumog Sandbars. These sandbars are part of the Danajon Double Barrier Reef, the only one of its kind in Asia.Enjoy spectacular views of Bohol and nearby islands on your cruise. Swim in crystal clear waters, sound-trip on the boat, explore the sandbars, and take many photos of your unforgettable experience!

 This tour is a joiner-friendly tour, so you might get to meet new friends during your tour! Meetup is at Mcdonald’s Tubigon. A person will guide you to the boat .You will be boarding an outrigger motorized canoe called a banca, which is the most common form of boats in the Philippines. Ours is a modern take though – 5 volt charging ports for your Smartphone and GoPro, Hi quality sound sytem to play your favorite music, cushioned seats. restrooms, rubberized floor are just some of the features. There’s a side net that you can lie down on during the entire journey!Here are the Islands to be visited during the tour:Dumog Sandbar – just 20 minutes from the port is a sandbar close to the mainland. The small sandbar is only a small part of a very long uplift from the sea. A large table coral formation and a nearby gentle drop off will be visited off the sandbar if you’re up to some swimming and snorkeling.Mundong Sandbar – A virgin sandbar which disappears during high tide. The waters found here are one of clearest in the Philipines. It is also an occasional stop for sea birds. If the current permits, a compact but lively reef near the sandbar can be visited as well. This region is home is home to colorful coral reefs and hundreds of varieties of fish, including damsel fish, anemone fish, parrot fish and batfish, among others. It is also a haven for larvae of oceanic fish.Inclusions:All feesFree Snacks (Chips, Crackers, etc.)Free Drinks (Soda, Juice, Water)Complimentary Life vests, Life rings Exclusions:Transport @lopezkeithjohn26