Bohol Maps
Bohol Map: 19 Must-Visit Attractions + Where to Book Tours
You pull up Google Maps and search “Bohol.” What comes back is a big green island — and almost zero clues about where to actually go. That’s the problem this page solves. Below you’ll find the complete Bohol map broken into 5 travel zones, 19 color-coded pins, suggested routes, and direct booking links for every major attraction on the island.
Whether you arrive by ferry from Cebu or fly direct into Tagbilaran, this guide tells you exactly where things are, how far apart they sit, and which tours to book for each zone — so you can stop planning and start exploring.
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🟠 Zone A — Tagbilaran Gateway (Pins 1–3)
Entry point for all ferry arrivals from Cebu. The crossing is ~72 km and takes about 2 hours.
Every Bohol trip starts in Tagbilaran City — at least briefly. OceanJet, SuperCat, and FastCat ferries all dock at the main port. From here, it’s a short ride to the island’s first set of must-sees before you head inland or cross to Panglao.
1 — Tagbilaran City
Bohol’s capital covers 32.7 km² and serves as the main transit hub. It’s where you book vans, catch tricycles (motorized three-wheelers), and find budget guesthouses close to the port. Most travelers use it as a one-night base before heading to the countryside or Panglao.
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2 — Blood Compact Shrine (Sandugo)
Just 3 km from the port, this heritage site marks the 1565 blood compact between Datu Sikatuna and Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi — considered the first international treaty of friendship in Philippine history. It’s a quick, meaningful stop on any heritage circuit.
3 — Baclayon Church
Six kilometers from Tagbilaran stands one of the oldest stone churches in the Philippines, built in 1727 from coral blocks bonded with a mortar of limestone and egg whites. The construction method alone makes it worth the stop.
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🟢 Zone B — Bohol Countryside (Pins 4–8)
The classic Bohol circuit. Carmen is ~60 km from Tagbilaran — about 1.5 hours by van.
This is the route every first-time visitor does, and for good reason. Zone B packs Bohol’s most iconic sights into a single day loop. Book a shared or private countryside tour and hit all five pins below in sequence.
4 — Chocolate Hills (Carmen)
Bohol’s most recognized landmark: 1,268 limestone mounds spread across 50 km² in the municipalities of Carmen, Batuan, and Sagbayan. A National Geological Monument since 1988 and part of UNESCO’s Geopark network. During dry season (amihan, December to May), the grass turns brown — giving the hills their chocolate name.
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5 — Tarsier Sanctuary (Corella)
The Philippine tarsier is the world’s smallest primate — and this 134-hectare forest in Corella is one of the best places to see them in the wild. Move slowly, speak softly, and follow the guide’s instructions. These nocturnal animals are extremely sensitive to light and noise.
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6 — Loboc River
Twenty-four kilometers from Tagbilaran, the Loboc River winds through thick jungle with water so green it looks painted. The floating restaurant buffet cruise here is a Bohol institution — lunch on the water, live music from local performers, and the occasional sighting of the world-renowned Loboc Children’s Choir rehearsing on the riverbank.
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“The Loboc River cruise was the highlight of our whole Bohol trip. The food was great and watching the choir perform while we floated through the jungle was something we’ll never forget.”
— Maria T., Makati ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
7 — Bilar Man-Made Forest
A 2-kilometer tunnel of mahogany trees planted in the 1960s connects Loboc to Bilar. The canopy closes overhead, dropping the temperature noticeably — a cool relief between stops. It’s always included in countryside tour loops and is the most photographed roadside stretch in Bohol.
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8 — Sipatan Hanging Bridge
Ten minutes from Loboc town, two bamboo suspension bridges hang 20 meters above the Loboc River. It wobbles when you walk — intentionally. A quick adventure stop, especially popular with kids.
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🔵 Zone C — Panglao Island (Pins 9–13)
Connected to mainland Bohol by 2 bridges. About 30 minutes from Tagbilaran. Marine paradise.
Panglao is where most travelers base themselves. It has the best beaches, the most dive shops, and the fastest ferry access to surrounding marine sanctuaries. Alona Beach at the southwest tip is the hub.
9 — Alona Beach
A 1.5-kilometer stretch of powdered coral sand in Tawala, Panglao. Over 200 dive sites lie within 30 minutes by banca (outrigger boat). This is the main departure point for island hopping and dolphin watching. It gets busy December through April — book accommodation 2–4 weeks ahead during peak season.
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10 — Hinagdanan Cave
In Dauis — about 10–15 minutes from Alona — this limestone cave has a natural skylight that pours blue-white light down onto a clear underground swimming pool. It’s one of Bohol’s best-kept secrets for first-timers.
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11 — Balicasag Island
Six and a half kilometers southwest of Panglao sits a 25-hectare marine sanctuary with some of the best wall diving in the Visayas. Sea turtles are almost guaranteed. The drop-off reef here draws serious divers from around the world.
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“Swimming with sea turtles at Balicasag was surreal. Our guide knew exactly where to find them. We saw five in one snorkel session.”
— James K., Singapore ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
12 — Virgin Island Sandbar
A crescent-shaped sandbar that emerges at low tide, 20–25 minutes by banca from Alona Beach. Pure white sand, no structures, no vendors — just you, the sea, and a horizon that goes forever.
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13 — Pamilacan Island / Dolphin Watching
Morning dolphin cruises depart from Panglao waters heading toward Pamilacan Island. Spinner and bottlenose dolphins are common sightings. After the dolphin watch, snorkel the coral gardens around the island. The whole experience — boat, guide, gear, and lunch — is bookable in one package.
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🔴 Zone D — Adventure & Interior (Pins 14–16)
Inland highlands. 2–2.5 hours from Tagbilaran. For travelers who want more than beaches.
14 — Danao Adventure Park
At 650 meters above sea level, Danao Adventure Park holds “The Plunge” — a 70-meter free-fall experience above the Wahig River. There are also ziplines, rappelling routes, and a cable car for the less extreme in your group. Danao is a walk-in venue; book combination tours that include nearby waterfalls if you want the full adventure day.
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15 — Hidden Waterfalls (Candijay Interior)
Can-umantad Falls — Bohol’s tallest waterfall at over 60 feet — sits in the municipality of Candijay in the island’s forested interior. It’s best paired with Cadapdapan Rice Terraces for a full eastern highlands day. Trails can be slippery during habagat (wet season, June–September), so dry-season visits are easier.
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16 — Sea of Clouds / Alicia Panoramic Park
The least crowded of Bohol’s major sights. Wake at 3 a.m., drive 2–3 hours, and arrive at the summit before dawn to watch clouds fill the valley below. When the light hits right, you’re standing above a white sea. No railings, no crowds — just a mountain trail and a view that earns every early wake-up.
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“We drove up before sunrise and watched the clouds swallow the entire valley below Alicia. It felt like standing on the edge of the world. Honestly, if you skip this one, you haven’t seen the real Bohol.”
— Priya S., Bangalore ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🟣 Zone E — East Bohol (Pins 17–19)
Eastern coast. 2–2.5 hours from Tagbilaran. Bohol’s best-kept secret for beach lovers.
17 — Anda Beaches
If Alona Beach is Bohol’s front door, Anda is the back porch that most people never find. Cliffside resorts, uncrowded white sand, and crystal-clear water that sees a fraction of Panglao’s foot traffic. If you want to spend three days reading a book with your feet in the sand, Anda is the answer.
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18 — Cadapdapan Rice Terraces
In Candijay municipality, these emerald rice terraces cascade down hillsides that locals compare to a miniature Batad. Best visited during the growing season (June–August) when the paddies are bright green. Usually paired with Can-umantad Falls for a full day in the east.
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19 — Lamanok Island
In Anda Bay sits a small island with pre-colonial petroglyphs carved into limestone rock faces — ancient markings from settlements that predate Spanish colonization by centuries. It’s a short banca ride from shore and is usually included in East Bohol full-day tours.
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“East Bohol is what we came looking for — no crowds, real local life, and beaches you have entirely to yourselves. Anda was spectacular.”
— Sofia R., Melbourne ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
North Bohol Bonus: Danajon Double Barrier Reef
If you’re a serious diver with a flexible schedule, add north Bohol to your plans. The Danajon Bank — the world’s only true double barrier reef — runs along the northern coast around Bien Unido and Getafe. Local boats depart from the small ports there. This is Bohol’s least-visited and most pristine marine zone: no dive resort infrastructure, no day-trip crowds, just reef.
“We arranged a local boat out of Getafe and spent the morning diving the Danajon Bank. Two reef crests, enormous fish populations, and zero other boats in the water. It’s on a completely different level from Alona Beach for serious divers.”
— Luc M., Brussels ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🗺️ Suggested Routes: How to Connect the Zones
Not sure where to start? Here are four ready-to-go itineraries built from the map pins above.
Route 1 — Classic Bohol Countryside Loop (1 full day)
Baclayon Church (Pin 3) → Tarsier Sanctuary (Pin 5) → Sipatan Bridge (Pin 8) → Loboc River Cruise (Pin 6) → Bilar Forest (Pin 7) → Chocolate Hills (Pin 4)
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Route 2 — Panglao Marine Circuit (1–2 days)
Alona Beach (Pin 9) → Hinagdanan Cave (Pin 10) → Balicasag Sanctuary (Pin 11) → Virgin Island Sandbar (Pin 12) → Pamilacan Dolphins (Pin 13)
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Route 3 — East Bohol Escape (1–2 days)
Anda Beaches (Pin 17) → Cadapdapan Rice Terraces (Pin 18) → Hidden Waterfalls (Pin 15) → Sea of Clouds (Pin 16) → Lamanok Island (Pin 19)
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Route 4 — Full Bohol 3-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Zone A + Zone B (Heritage + Countryside) | Day 2: Zone C (Panglao + Marine) | Day 3: Zone D or E (Adventure or East Bohol)
Coming from Cebu?
If you haven’t crossed to Bohol yet, these tours handle the ferry and the full day trip — no logistics on your end.
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🏨 Where to Stay in Bohol
Your base shapes your whole trip. Here’s where to look based on which zone you’re prioritizing:
- Near Chocolate Hills: Best Chocolate Hills Hotels
- Near Tarsiers (Corella): Tarsier Sanctuary Area Hotels
- Loboc River: Loboc River Hotels
- Alona Beach / Panglao: Best Alona Beach Resorts | Boutique Hotels Panglao
- East Bohol / Anda: Anda Bohol Resorts
- Tagbilaran (ferry arrivals): Hotels Near Tagbilaran Port
- Luxury: Luxury Bohol Resorts
- Romantic Getaway: Romantic Hotels & Resorts in Bohol
- Budget / Backpacker: Budget Hotels in Bohol
What to Know Before You Go
Getting to Bohol: Most visitors arrive by fast ferry from Cebu City to Tagbilaran Port — roughly a 2-hour crossing covering ~72 km. Flights to Tagbilaran Airport (TAG) are available from Manila and Cebu City. Check the Bohol & Cebu Transportation Guide for full options.
Getting around Bohol: Habal-habal (motorcycle taxi) and tricycles handle short trips. For the countryside circuit, rent a van with driver from approximately ₱2,500–₱3,500 per day. For Panglao, motorized banca boats handle island hops starting from approximately ₱300 per person for shared trips.
Best time to visit: December to May (amihan season) gives dry, sunny weather — ideal for all outdoor activities. June to September (habagat) brings more rain but 30–50% lower accommodation rates and far fewer tourists. The transition months of October–November offer improving weather and pre-peak pricing — a smart window for budget-conscious travelers.
What to bring: Reef-safe sunscreen (required at marine sanctuaries), rash guard for snorkeling, a light rain jacket if visiting June–November, and cash — many countryside stops and market vendors don’t accept cards.
Booking advice: For Holy Week (March–April), Panglao hotels sell out months ahead. Book 3–6 months in advance if you’re targeting that window. For the rest of the year, 1–4 weeks out is usually sufficient for mid-range and budget options.
Cost overview: A full countryside tour (shared) runs from approximately ₱1,500–₱2,000 per person including guide and vehicle. Island hopping from Alona starts from approximately ₱600–₱900 (shared). Private tours typically run 2–3× the shared rate but come with fully flexible itineraries.
Frequently Asked Questions — Bohol Map
Is there an offline Bohol map I can download?
Yes — Google Maps lets you download the Bohol area for offline use before you travel. Open Google Maps, search “Bohol,” tap the area name, then select “Download” to save the map to your phone. The download covers main roads, towns, and most tourist areas including Tagbilaran, Panglao, and the central Bohol corridor. This is especially useful when driving through east coast or mountain areas where signal can be patchy. Download it while you still have Wi-Fi — ideally before boarding the ferry.
How accurate is Google Maps in Bohol?
Google Maps is reliable for main highways, urban Tagbilaran, and Panglao Island. Accuracy drops for rural barangay roads, unpaved farm tracks, and remote areas in the east and north. New resorts and roads sometimes take months to appear after construction. Waze occasionally has fresher local road updates, so it’s worth having both apps installed. For off-the-beaten-path destinations, always confirm the last kilometer of directions with your accommodation directly — they’ll know the fastest approach road better than any app.
What is the best app for navigating around Bohol?
Google Maps is the strongest all-round option — it covers landmarks, accommodations, and most main roads across the island. Waze is a useful backup with real-time traffic alerts, particularly helpful on the Tagbilaran–Panglao Bridge corridor on weekends. Maps.me is worth downloading as an offline backup for areas with no cellular signal. Within Tagbilaran City, Grab handles navigation automatically when you book a ride — no need to give directions. Keep all three installed for full coverage: Google Maps for routes, Waze for traffic, Maps.me for emergencies.
Where can I find a printable Bohol tourist map?
The Provincial Tourism Office in Tagbilaran City distributes free printed tourist maps on request. Hotel lobbies and resort desks in Panglao and Tagbilaran usually keep a supply, especially during peak season. The Tagbilaran Port arrival area has a Tourist Assistance Center with brochures and basic regional maps. The DOT Region VII website occasionally publishes downloadable PDF maps. For planning purposes, the interactive map on this page is the most up-to-date version — it maps all 21 Bohol Geopark geosites along with food stops, transport hubs, and booking links.
How far is Panglao from Tagbilaran on the map?
Panglao Island is about 20–25 km from Tagbilaran City center — typically a 30–40 minute drive via the Tagbilaran–Panglao Bridge. Traffic near the bridge can stretch travel time during peak hours, particularly on weekends and public holidays. From Tagbilaran Port, budget about 45 minutes to reach the Alona Beach area with normal traffic. For full details on getting around Panglao, distances between beaches, and resort areas, the Panglao Island guide covers everything from arrival to day trips.
How far is the Chocolate Hills from Tagbilaran?
The Chocolate Hills Complex in Carmen is about 55–60 km from Tagbilaran City — roughly 1.5 hours by car or van via the Loboc–Carmen highway. The road is well paved for most of the journey with some scenic winding sections through the hills. Most countryside day tours include transport from Tagbilaran or Panglao, so independent driving is optional. For visiting hours, entrance fees, and the best times to go for the classic brown-hills view, the full Chocolate Hills guide has everything you need to plan the visit.
Does Bohol have road maps available at the ferry terminal?
Yes — the Tagbilaran Port arrival hall has a tourism information desk where staff provide basic maps and attraction brochures. The Tourist Assistance Center near the port exit carries printed material during peak travel hours. That said, supply is inconsistent during off-peak months, and the printed maps don’t always reflect recent road or resort additions. The safest approach is to download Google Maps offline before you board the ferry in Cebu so navigation is ready the moment you step off the boat in Tagbilaran.
What are the main zones of Bohol for travel planning?
Bohol is naturally divided into five travel zones. Zone A is Tagbilaran City and the Heritage Belt — Baclayon Church, Blood Compact Shrine, and Pamilacan Island. Zone B is the Bohol Countryside — Chocolate Hills, Tarsier Sanctuary, Loboc River, and the Man-Made Forest. Zone C is the Panglao beach and dive cluster, including Alona Beach and Balicasag Island. Zone D covers Southeast Bohol around Bilar, Dimiao, and Duero. Zone E is East Bohol — the quieter beaches of Anda, the Cadapdapan Rice Terraces, and Lamanok Island. Group nearby zones into single-day circuits to minimize backtracking.
Is Anda far from Tagbilaran by road?
Anda is about 90–100 km from Tagbilaran City — roughly 2 to 2.5 hours by car depending on road and weather conditions. The route passes through Baclayon, Dimiao, and Duero before reaching Anda town proper. The road is paved but winding through hilly sections, so allow extra time. There is no direct public bus from Tagbilaran; most travelers hire a private van or join a day tour. For beaches, resorts, and how to plan two days in the east, the Anda Bohol guide has the full breakdown.
How do I use a Bohol geosite map for trip planning?
Bohol’s 21 geosites are part of the UNESCO-recognized Bohol Island Geopark — a network of natural and geological landmarks spread across the whole island, from the Chocolate Hills in the interior to Balicasag Island in the west and Lamanok Island in the east. To plan with the geosite map, first identify which sites fall within each zone, then build single-day routes around clusters of nearby geosites. The interactive map on this page groups all 21 by zone and links to guided tours that cover multiple geosite stops in one outing — the most efficient way to hit the highlights without driving yourself in circles.
Start Exploring Bohol Today
This Bohol map covers every corner of the island — from the heritage churches at the ferry port, through the 1,268 chocolate-brown hills of Carmen, down to the turtle-filled reefs of Balicasag, and all the way east to the empty white beaches of Anda. Nineteen pins. Five zones. Endless combinations.
Pick your first zone, book your first tour, and let the rest fall into place. Bohol rewards travelers who move slowly and explore widely. For everything from hotel picks to transport tips and full itineraries, the complete Bohol travel guide has you covered. You can also browse 77 things to do in Bohol for a full rundown of attractions beyond the 19 pins on this map.
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