Diving around Bohol
Bohol is a beautiful island in the southern Visayas between Leyte and Negros. It can be reached via Cebu, Leyte or Dumaguete.
In terms of tourist attractions, the province of Bohol has indeed many to offer. Some call it the number one tourist destination in the Philippines because of its many natural resources – from the chocolate hills to the exotic wildlife, great diving and down to the refreshing calm beaches of Panglao Island. Scuba diving is not limited to the area around Panglao. Also the south east coast of Bohol offers some great diving including fantastic beaches, aquatic life and nice resorts.
The rare Tarsier monkey can be found up in the hills of the town of Corella. Its natural environment provides a conducive breeding ground for the primate. It is indeed the smallest primate in the world measuring only four to five inches and having a tail that is longer than its body. It stares at you with big bulging eyes, in a rather outlandish fashion. One can purchase Tarsier monkey souvenir dolls at the zoo premises.
Perhaps the best attraction of Bohol is its beautiful coastline -- many are drawn in by the white sand beaches and a rather enticing marine underwater activity. Some of the Visayas region’s most popular dive sites can be found here, specifically in the island of Balicasag where one can discover the black coral reef forest. In Cabilao Island an encounter with a hammerhead shark shoaling around the clear sea and a school of dolphins playing about are common happenings.