Bohol is the 10th largest island of the Philippines. You can find it in the middle of the Visayas. Other islands surround it on all sides sheltering Bohol from the heaviest rains and the typhoons that often occur in the region.
You can get to Bohol by air or by sea. From abroad, you will need to fly into Cebu or Manila. Boats are available to get you to Bohol.
The local language on Bohol is Boholano, which is the local dialect of Cebuano. It is a different variation of the Cebuano that you will hear spoken on Cebu. A large number of the locals also speak English.
Resorts of varying prices are scattered throughout the island. Resorts are located in Anda, Balicasag Island, Cabilao Island, Carmen, Loboc, Pamilacan Island, Panglao Island, Tagbilaran, Tubigon and Valencia.
Bohol is known for a nice tropical climate year-round. The high tourism months are November through February when it is slightly cooler. The hot summer season is March through May.
The form of currency in the Philippines is the Philippine peso, which is sometimes referred to as”piso.”
