Saturday, October 18, 2014

Top Natural Attractions in Bohol & Negros Oriental


Bohol


Chocolate Hills


The famous tourist attraction in Bohol is located in Brgy. Buenos Aires, town of Carmen, Bohol, 55 kilometers from Tagbilaran City. It has 1,268 nearby perfect cone-shaped hills which abound in Central Bohol while two of the hills have been developed into a resort. On top of the hill are two youth hostels with a conference room, cozy cottages with private rooms and accommodation and restaurant. The second hill is an observation deck with 213 concrete steps.



Loboc River


Located 21 kilometers away from Tagbilaran City, a fascinating boat ride along the Loboc river has been recently discovered. Motorized pumpboat start the exciting boat ride from Loay bridge which is the outlet of Loboc river and cruise along palm-fringed banks inland and serene waters. The boat ride ends near the Tontonan Falls providing a pleasant bathing session.




Mag-aso Falls


Located in the town of Antequera, the Mag-aso Falls is a twin falls of about 25 feet high. The word mag-aso, which means “smoking”, is a description of how the area near the falls looks like because of the sprays of water from the falls. The falls is a favorite destination of those who want to go nature trekking. Every summer, locals and people from neighboring towns frequent the area to enjoy the cool waters.





Candijay Mangrove Forest


A mangrove haven in the province is the one in barangay Panadtaran in Candijay town, some 92 kilometers from Tagbilaran City. The barangay used to be considered poverty-stricken but the development of the mangrove forest into a tourism destination has helped improve the lives of the residents.




Cambuhat Village

Buenavista, 83 km. from Tagbilaran CityTake the Cambuhat Village Ecotour in Buenavista and observe the local community. The tour starts with a relaxing 30-minute paddled boat ride down the placid Cambuhat River, where you can learn about the values and local management of the rich estuarine and mangrove ecosystem. Mangroves and nipa-plantations abound by the riverside. The boat ride will take you to the oyster culture farms along the tranquil river. Feast on fresh and delectable local cuisine —“slipper oysters” and other seafood. Take a hike to the village and watch how the local craftmakers transform buri palm into raffia cloth, brooms and doormats.




Negros Oriental

Mount Talinis

Dubbed "Cuernos de Negros" or Horns of Negros, this mountain can be reached through Valencia or Calungan, Bacong. It has five lakes in the vicinity. Estimated nine (9) kilometers west of poblacion, 1,800 meters above sea level, the highest peak of the Cuernos de Negros. Nature trails need experienced guides. Rich variety of flora and fauna including rare species of wildlife. Cascades and lakes.

Mt. Talinis Valenci Negros Oriental

Cayaso Cave and Underground River

Located 1 km. from the Poblacion Municipal Hall of Mabinay. Cayaso cave goes down 20 feet into a winding path of stone and behold, a gushing underground river of potable drinking water without a visible outlet.

Mambajao Cave

Casaroro Falls

One of the few great looking and very popular waterfalls here in Negros Oriental. Casaroro is a tall waterfall, one the three waterfalls in Kampesa.

The Majestic Casaroro Falls
Photo: touroriental.com 

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