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With an abundant ecosystem, a variety of about 2000 species of fish, and 7,107 islands, liveaboard diving in the Philippines remains at the top of any diver’s bucket list. If it’s not added yet, perhaps it’s time to consider adding it as another liveaboard adventure destination to visit! Apart from the year-round warm climate, pristine beaches, and crystal blue waters, it offers a variety of dive sites that span from exploring historic wrecks to marveling at corals and marine life!

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Published at 2023-04-19 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Entertainment, Environment, Fauna and flora, Recreation, Travel

Tags: Bohol, Island, Malapascua, Philippines, Tubbataha, coral, diving, fish, marine, reefs

Anda (Bohol)

Anda is a small but clean and trim town at the furthest south-east tip of Bohol. It's got the nicest beach in all of Bohol and one of the nicest in all of the Philippines with the bonus that there is a free freshwater shower. Anda is unusual in the Philippines in still having a large grassed plaza at its centre, in front of the main municipal offices in Poblacion. This plaza extends through shaded trees to merge imperceptibly into its famous white sand beach.

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Published at 2020-09-12 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary, Travel

Tags: Bohol

Panglao Island

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Published at 2020-09-12 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary, Travel

Tags: Beach, Bohol, Island, Panglao

Bohol

The province is a popular tourist destination with its beaches and resorts. The Chocolate Hills, numerous mounds of brown-coloured limestone formations, are the most popular attraction. The formations can be seen by land (climbing the highest point) or by air via ultralight air tours.

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Published at 2020-09-11 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary, Travel

Tags: Bohol, Chocolate Hills, Tarsier, Visayas

New Bohol 'eco-Airport' to Be Completed in October 2018

'This is the kind of airport that we should be building, an airport that has regard for the environment and the future generations,' Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade says of the country's first international eco-airport

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Published at 2018-08-27 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Business, Environment, News and Events

Tags: Bohol, DOT, Eco-Tourism

Bohol Bares Plans for 30th Edition of Sandugo Festival

In a recent press briefing led by Lucas Nunag, chair of the Bohol provincial tourism council, and Bohol Provincial Administrator Alfonso Damalerio II, local officials have laid out the planned activities for the month-long festival. The tourism and government officials also said that, since this is the 30th edition of this festival, activities are set to be bigger, grander, and more colorful than previous events.

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Published at 2018-04-23 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Culture, Entertainment, News and Events

Tags: Bohol, Festival, Sandugo

Mangroves and Fireflies: Magical, Eco-Friendly Kayak Tour in Abatan River, Bohol

Our group’s kayak guide Jeremy allowed us to bask in the stillness before he pointed out the century-old mangroves that had withstood many a typhoon. He shared the names of some mangroves, including some of the species like pagatpat whose branches would light up with fireflies later that night.

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Published at 2018-04-22 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Environment, Travel

Tags: Bohol, Panglao, Tourism, guide, mangrove, river

Bohol's Perfect-Shaped Landmark Finally Restored After Devastating 2013 Quake

Maribojoc, a fourth class municipality of Bohol, is one of the scenic towns of the province boasting with the panoramic view of the mountains, rolling plains filled with crops and an extensive bay that is rich in marine resources. The province's main source of livelihood comes from agriculture and fishing.

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Published at 2018-03-21 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Culture, Documentary, History

Tags: Bohol, Landmark

Bewitching Bohol

Bohol, like some enchanting nymph, bewitches those who come to her shores using her many-splendored charms, tempting them to discover her until they are completely swept off their feet. A veritable paradise, the island-province has everything that tourists yearn to find in a getaway — powdery white-sand beaches, cool waters, swaying coconut trees, lush marine life, comfortable cottages, world-class amenities, ancient landmarks, friendly folks, among others.

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Published at 2018-03-06 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary

Tags: Bohol

Wanderlust in Bohol Paradise

Our racing machine sounds like a roaring thunder on the highest gear dashing through lengthy and paved highway that connects Tagbilaran and its neighboring towns, all in the province of Bohol, Philippine Islands. The 8:00am sun has finally put itself clear after days of frequent rains in the island. I still sense the morning dew leftovers as I ride in next to Lloyd, going to one of the world’s natural wonders.

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Published at 2018-03-05 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Travel

Tags: Bohol, Paradise, Wanderlust

How I Spent A Month Backpacking the Philippines with Us$800

When I decided to meet my friend Jorden for a month of Philippines backpacking adventures I had no idea what we would find amongst the 7,500 islands that make up this beautiful country. We did about one hour of research together in Kuala Lumpur and planned a rough itinerary that would begin in Cebu. In total, we planned to visit 9 locations and our budget was US$800 including all ferries, transfers, tours, activities, food, accommodation but not including flights.

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Published at 2018-03-03 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary, Travel

Tags: Backpacking, Bohol, Boracay, Cebu City, Palawan

Blue Water Fishing in Dumaguete

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” The medieval Sephardic Jewish philosopher and astronomer Maimonides is credited with having first uttered these wise words, but many ancient cultures had a version of this proverb that neatly sums up the main benefit of knowing how to feed oneself.

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Published at 2018-03-03 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Leisure, Travel

Tags: Bohol, Dumaguete, fishing

Loboc River

The source of the Loboc River is located in the town of Carmen, almost in the center of Bohol. From Carmen, the river takes a westerly course for a distance of about 1.5 kilometres (1 mi) then flows due south into the Mindanao or Bohol Sea. Its drainage area of approximately, 520 square kilometres (200 sq mi), is bordered by a horseshoe-shaped chain of mountain peaks rising to an elevation of 800 metres (2,600 ft). Rainfall is distributed almost uniformly throughout the year, thus Loboc river...

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Published at 2018-02-17 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary, Fauna and flora

Tags: Bohol, Loboc River

How Did the Chocolate Hills in the Philippines Get Its Name?

One, if not the most, famous attraction in Bohol is the geological formation of more than 1,000 hills known as Chocolate Hills, a captivating sight year round. But beyond the mystery of its origin, which is even claimed to be impossible by some locals, there is one obvious question about the intriguing site: how exactly did Chocolate Hills get its name?

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Published at 2018-02-06 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary, Travel

Tags: Bohol, Chocolate Hills, Mythology

Where to See Tarsiers in the Philippines

Small yet agile – these are the adjectives that would best describe the Philippine Tarsiers, a species endemic to the Southeast Asian country. Considered as the world’s smallest primate and known for their large, brown eyes, this species has attracted both local and foreign tourists who are curious to know more about the magical creature and its habitat.

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Published at 2018-02-04 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Fauna and flora

Tags: Bohol, Tarsier