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Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Corella

Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary

5.1
4.8/5
5 reviews

This animal sanctuary is home to many adorable tarsiers, where people can learn about them and have the opportunity to observe them up close.

Corella · 7.5 km from Baclayon
Alona Beach
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Philippines

Alona Beach

6.4
4.4/5
306 reviews

Alona Beach is a stretch of white sand beach extending nearly 1 km, flanked by low rocky cliffs at both ends and curving along the coast. The sand is white and fine, and the water near the shore is clear. With coral reefs distributed underwater, it is a popular spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts, where marine life such as corals, schools of tropical fish, and sea turtles can be observed. Departing from the beach by boat, you can head to nearby marine sanctuaries like Balicasag Island and Pamilacan Island for island hopping and scuba diving, or take a dolphin-watching tour. Daytime is suitable for walking on the beach and swimming, while the evening is a great time to watch the sunset. After dark, the restaurants and bars along the coast gradually become lively.

Bohol Island · 18.4 km from Baclayon
Panglao Island
No. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Philippines

Panglao Island

5.1
4.7/5
106 reviews

Panglao Island is located in the southwest of Bohol Province, Central Visayas region, Philippines, separated from the main Bohol Island by a narrow body of water and connected by bridges and land routes. It is a well-known beach resort and diving destination in the Philippines. The island is characterized by its white sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters, tropical vegetation, and rich marine ecology, with various beaches, resort hotels, restaurants, and diving centers distributed along its coast. Its surrounding waters feature coral reefs, seagrass beds, and a variety of tropical fish, making it suitable for snorkeling, scuba diving, and island-hopping boat tours.

Dauis · 13.2 km from Baclayon
Pamilacan Island

Pamilacan Island

4.1
3.5/5
20 reviews

Pamilacan Island's marine sanctuary is home to manta rays, and you can also spot wild whale sharks. The seabed features a large slope covered in coral. Follow it down to about 30m to see schools of barracuda and jack fish over 1m long.

Baclayon · 15.7 km from downtown
Tagbilaran City

Tagbilaran City

3.8
4.7/5
30 reviews

Tagbilaran City is a famous port city in the Philippines, and the island's airport is also located here. The name is composed of two words in the Visayan language, meaning "secret sanctuary", which has two meanings: first, Tagbilaran City is located in a calm and secret strait; second, it was once a refuge for locals to escape from Moro attackers. Today, the city is full of noisy three-wheeled taxis, and there is no peace and seclusion. Many of the Philippines' famous cathedrals are also located here. If you are interested in both water and land activities, use this very commercial city as your base camp.

Tagbilaran · 6.2 km from Baclayon
Loboc River
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Sevilla

Loboc River

4.7
4.1/5
155 reviews

The green Loboc River flows quietly through Bohol Island, with dense vegetation covering both banks. Deep in the riverside jungles lies the habitat of various mysterious animals. Such pristine tropical scenery inevitably brings the Amazon River to mind, which is perhaps why it has earned the title of the "Amazon of the East." Cruising the river is widely considered the best way to experience the charm of the Loboc River. Drifting along the quiet waters, you can enjoy the tropical rainforest scenery while observing the unique traditional houses on both banks and feeling the authentic local culture. Perhaps as you pass by, beautiful local girls are playing guitars, singing, and dancing on bamboo platforms by the river, while a mischievous child sits in a tall coconut tree on the bank, waving at you. The end of the boat trip is an indigenous village, where you can go ashore to watch performances like archery, jumping through fire hoops, and fire-eating. Most people who come here participate in a Loboc River cruise, which lasts about 1 hour. The boat departs from Loay Bridge in the southwest of Bohol Island and travels upstream to Busay Falls in the center of the island; this sightseeing route is particularly popular with tourists. The boat offers a hearty and authentic Filipino meal, where you can taste local delicacies such as fresh grouper, squid, and shrimp. During the cruise, local singers will play guitars and sing classic English songs on board, which is quite relaxing.

Sevilla · 17.1 km from Baclayon
Snorkeling or Scuba Diving on Bohol Island
No. 3 of Activities in Philippines

Snorkeling or Scuba Diving on Bohol Island

4.7

Bohol Island, as one of the ten largest islands in the Philippines, attracts diving enthusiasts from all over the world with its unique diving experience. The underwater terrain here is mainly cliffs, and the water flow is simple, which is very suitable for novice divers to get started and upgrade. Sardine Run: Get surrounded by a massive school of sardines at Napaling Reef. A breathtaking underwater experience. Whale Shark Swim: Swim alongside the ocean's gentle giants. A safe and unforgettable close encounter with massive but docile whale sharks. Dolphin Watching Tour: Start your day chasing playful dolphins, then hop to beautiful islands like Balicasag for snorkeling in vibrant coral reefs.

Philippines · Panglao Municipality
Pungtud Island
No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Panglao Island

Pungtud Island

5.3
4.4/5
291 reviews

Pungtud Island is located in the waters near Panglao Island, Bohol Province, Central Visayas region, Philippines, and is characterized by its white, delicate sandbar, clear turquoise waters, and expansive sea views. Unlike typical islands with dense vegetation, its signature view is the white sandbar that emerges with the tides. At low tide, the sandbar extends from the shallow sea, forming a curved sand strip surrounded by light blue water, perfect for walking, taking photos, and enjoying the sea views. The surrounding waters feature seagrass beds, coral reefs, and diverse marine life, and are also part of the marine ecological view of Panglao Island.

Bohol Island · 23.2 km from Baclayon
Baclayon Church

Baclayon Church

3.2
4.1/5
103 reviews

It is generally believed that this Baccaron Church, which worships the Virgin Mary, is a very old church in the Philippines. Although in the 19th century, the Augustinian church added a modern gate in front of the Baccaron church and added some stone buildings around it, making his appearance slightly different from that of the year, in this area, it is still a Jesuit priest The built churches are well preserved. As early as 1595, Baccaron was a stronghold of the Spanish Jesuit missionaries, but was soon forced to move inland to the Ropa area. It was not until 1717 that Baccaron became a parish and a new church was built. At that time, about 200 local migrant workers were forced to build the church with coral stones. They obtained coral from the sea, cut cubes as bricks, and used bamboo to move these "bricks", and used millions of eggs as adhesives. . The present building was completed in 1727. There is also a museum in the church, which collects many religious relics, including vestments made of gold thread, and Latin church music lyrics written on sheepskin. The church is proud of the peculiar ceiling frescoes and the intricately carved ancient confessional room. Choose a sunny time to enter, and the ground will reflect beautiful colored glaze light and shadow, which is very charming.

Bohol Island · 1.3 km from Baclayon
Napaling Reef

Napaling Reef

3.9
5.0/5
1 reviews

Napaling Reef is known for its rich and diverse coral and marine life. This reef is one of the top diving and snorkeling destinations, attracting many diving enthusiasts and marine life observers. At Napaling Reef, you can admire stunning coral formations and colorful schools of fish, and the water is crystal clear, offering excellent visibility of the underwater world.

Panglao Municipality · 16 km from Baclayon

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Bohol Island Chocolate Hills Loboc River tarsier sanctuary Baclayon Church 1-day tour
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Bohol Island Chocolate Hills Loboc River tarsier sanctuary Baclayon Church 1-day tour

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1-day join-in tour in Bohol Island, Philippines: Countryside ~ Chocolate Hills ~ tarsiers ~ Loboc River cruise
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1-day join-in tour in Bohol Island, Philippines: Countryside ~ Chocolate Hills ~ tarsiers ~ Loboc River cruise

4.5/5
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Bohol Island Chocolate Hills + Loboc River + Tarsier + Baclayon Church 1-day tour
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Bohol Island Chocolate Hills + Loboc River + Tarsier + Baclayon Church 1-day tour

3.6/5
· 7 reviews· 53 booked
Duration: 7.7 hrs
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Bohol Island Chocolate Hills + Loboc River + Tarsier + Baclayon Church 1-day tour
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Bohol Island Chocolate Hills + Loboc River + Tarsier + Baclayon Church 1-day tour

3.5/5
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Duration: 6.7 hrs
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1-day tour in the Philippines: Tarsier ~ Bohol Island private countryside tour | Includes admission ticket and lunch
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1-day tour in the Philippines: Tarsier ~ Bohol Island private countryside tour | Includes admission ticket and lunch

Duration: 7.1 hrs
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Bohol Countryside Day Tour: Chocolate Hills, Loboc River, Tarsier, Baclayon Church & Mahogany Forest
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Bohol Countryside Day Tour: Chocolate Hills, Loboc River, Tarsier, Baclayon Church & Mahogany Forest

4.7/5
· 52 reviews· 830 booked
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Cebu Discovery: Sto. Niño Basilica, Magellan's Cross, Fort San Pedro, Sirao Garden & Temple of Leah Day Tour
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Cebu Discovery: Sto. Niño Basilica, Magellan's Cross, Fort San Pedro, Sirao Garden & Temple of Leah Day Tour

5.0/5
· 11 reviews· 198 booked
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Bohol Countryside One-Day Tour (Chocolate Hills, Tarsier and Loboc River Cruise)
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Bohol Countryside One-Day Tour (Chocolate Hills, Tarsier and Loboc River Cruise)

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· 8 reviews· 89 booked
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Featured Spa & wellness in Baclayon

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Nouveau Spa Experience in Solea Mactan
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Nouveau Spa Experience in Solea Mactan

5.0/5
· 2 reviews· 139 booked
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Cebu City Cultural Tour: 1-day tour to Minor Basilica of the Holy Child of Cebu (Basilica Minore Del Sto. Niño de Cebu), Fort San Pedro, Museums & View Decks
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Cebu City Cultural Tour: 1-day tour to Minor Basilica of the Holy Child of Cebu (Basilica Minore Del Sto. Niño de Cebu), Fort San Pedro, Museums & View Decks

5.0/5
· 4 reviews· 31 booked
Duration: 6 hrs
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Bohol Island ZEN SPA | Round-trip shuttle & premium service & relax your body and mind
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Bohol Island ZEN SPA | Round-trip shuttle & premium service & relax your body and mind

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Bohol Island REMAD SPA | Aromatherapy/hot stone massage · Free shuttle · Reservation required
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Bohol Island REMAD SPA | Aromatherapy/hot stone massage · Free shuttle · Reservation required

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Cebu afternoon leisure tour: Sirao Garden + TOPS Cebu + Temple of Leah + SPA
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Cebu afternoon leisure tour: Sirao Garden + TOPS Cebu + Temple of Leah + SPA

Duration: 9.8 hrs
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Siquijor island classic island tour: Fish spa · Cambugahay falls · Salagdoong beach
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Siquijor island classic island tour: Fish spa · Cambugahay falls · Salagdoong beach

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Bohol Island departure Siquijor island-hopping 1-day tour: viral swing · cane jumping · Salagdoong Beach
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Bohol Island departure Siquijor island-hopping 1-day tour: viral swing · cane jumping · Salagdoong Beach

Duration: 10.1 hrs
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Pamilacan Island Experience
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Pamilacan Island Experience

Duration: 10 hrs
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Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls with Lunch (from Moalboal)
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Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls with Lunch (from Moalboal)

4.9/5
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Oceanica Resort Day Use with South Farm
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Oceanica Resort Day Use with South Farm

4.3/5
· 6 reviews· 123 booked
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Cebu: Olango Island snorkeling + Caohagan Island 1-day tour | Round-trip transfer & BBQ lunch included
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Cebu: Olango Island snorkeling + Caohagan Island 1-day tour | Round-trip transfer & BBQ lunch included

4.7/5
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From Cebu: Swim with Whale Sharks in Oslob with Tumalog Falls and Canyoneering in Badian
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From Cebu: Swim with Whale Sharks in Oslob with Tumalog Falls and Canyoneering in Badian

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Scuba Diving and Freediving with Sardines in Bohol Island, Philippines|No need to wake up early|Pick-up/drop-off
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Scuba Diving and Freediving with Sardines in Bohol Island, Philippines|No need to wake up early|Pick-up/drop-off

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Cebu: Orango Snorkeling + Caohagan Island Day Tour|Round-trip transfer & BBQ lunch included
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Cebu: Orango Snorkeling + Caohagan Island Day Tour|Round-trip transfer & BBQ lunch included

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Bohol Island Day Trip | Snorkeling at Balicasag + Strolling on Virgin Island. Dolphin Watching. Turtle Encounter
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Bohol Island Day Trip | Snorkeling at Balicasag + Strolling on Virgin Island. Dolphin Watching. Turtle Encounter

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Free things to do in Baclayon

Alona Beach

Alona Beach

6.4
4.4/5
306 reviews
Bohol Island · 18.4 km from Baclayon
Panglao Island

Panglao Island

5.1
4.7/5
106 reviews
Dauis · 13.2 km from Baclayon
Tagbilaran City

Tagbilaran City

3.8
4.7/5
30 reviews
Tagbilaran · 6.2 km from Baclayon
Loboc River

Loboc River

4.7
4.1/5
155 reviews
Sevilla · 17.1 km from Baclayon
Pungtud Island

Pungtud Island

5.3
4.4/5
291 reviews
Bohol Island · 23.2 km from Baclayon
Baclayon Church

Baclayon Church

3.2
4.1/5
103 reviews
Bohol Island · 1.3 km from Baclayon
Blood Compact Shrine

Blood Compact Shrine

3.1
4.0/5
3 reviews
Tagbilaran · 4.5 km from Baclayon
Balicasag Island

Balicasag Island

5.6
4.3/5
248 reviews
Bohol Island · 28.9 km from Baclayon
Loboc Ecotourism Adventure Park

Loboc Ecotourism Adventure Park

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5.0/5
1 reviews
Loboc · 11.8 km from Baclayon
St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral Shrine

St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral Shrine

2.7
5.0/5
19 reviews
Tagbilaran · 7 km from Baclayon

What travelers say about Baclayon

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Success30February 18, 2026
5.0
Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary is a serene sanctuary protecting the world’s smallest primates. Clean, lush, and easily accessible, it’s a must-visit for foreign travelers seeking a unique and ethical wildlife experience in Bohol.

Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary

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Marieta Du ToitFebruary 10, 2025
5.0
This beach is beautiful and has a lot of nice places to eat. It is good for a sunrise and sunset. White sand and the water is clean to swim in.

Alona Beach

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Ally333May 12, 2023
5.0
Definitely worth a visit, while still a bit underdeveloped there is still so much to see and do, and the people are so friendly

Panglao Island

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grecir_February 12, 2024
3.0
The dolphin watching was good in the morning. No turtles were seen and the water was very turbid. The coral garden was OK. Lunch was 500 pesos per person, more than 60 RMB, more expensive than the hotel. Changing clothes in the toilet and washing with a scoop was charged another 100 pesos. Considering the three hours round trip, it was not worth it.

Pamilacan Island

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The Nerdy DoctorOctober 29, 2022
5.0
Bohol has always been my dream trip. And seeing it in real life is an amazing experience. Beautiful island and perfect white sand beaches. And night life is amazing.

Tagbilaran City

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Workcator Freelance GalAugust 28, 2022
4.0
Loboc River Cruise is the best river cruise in the philippines. It's a complete package of entertainment, live music and dance and unlimited buffet foods to soothe both local and international tongue. 1000/10 although it got a bit pricey nowadays, I'd still recommend!

Loboc River

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红顶教堂February 17, 2020
4.0
This island tour is a must when visiting Bohol. You will visit several islands, one of which has a beautiful beach with fine sand. The sea water is very clear, cleaner than tap water, and you will pass by a marine market.

Pungtud Island

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Lee Young143October 6, 2021
5.0
Distinctive Architecture Baclayon Church Bohol #funtasticphilippines

Baclayon Church

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My Bohol Diary: Tiny Tarsiers, Tropical Vibes, and Endless Food.

My Bohol Diary: Tiny Tarsiers, Tropical Vibes, and Endless Food.

“Man, the humidity here in Bohol is something else!”

@Streetlight_Shadow · 29 days ago
Bohol, Philippines: Jelly-like Sea + Sea Turtle Spotting | The Ultimate Island Guide

Bohol, Philippines: Jelly-like Sea + Sea Turtle Spotting | The Ultimate Island Guide

“You won't believe it!”

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Don't miss these attractions in Baclayon: Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary, Alona Beach, and Panglao Island. If you like Culture & history, try Bohol Island Chocolate Hills Loboc River tarsier sanctuary Baclayon Church 1-day tour. If you enjoy Spa & wellness, try Nouveau Spa Experience in Solea Mactan.

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