Philippines travel guide
What to see in Bohol
The Chocolate Hills, tiny tarsiers and white-sand beaches on Panglao.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from December to May
Bohol highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Chocolate Hills
More than a thousand hills that turn brown in the dry season.
- Tarsier sanctuary
One of the smallest primates in the world; watch them in silence.
- Loboc River
A boat trip between palm trees.
- Panglao
An island joined to Bohol, with beaches and diving.
- Baclayon Church
One of the oldest stone churches in the country.
Day trips from Bohol
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Bohol
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Bohol are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (typhoon and monsoon season).
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun with warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with strong warnings
- Sep with strong warnings
- Oct with strong warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from June to November
Typhoon and monsoon season
From June to November typhoons and the southwest monsoon arrive: ferries and flights between islands are often cancelled, especially from August to October.
What to do: Leave a spare day before your international flight home and don’t chain too many island hops together.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: the carinderia (local canteen). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Philippines guide.
Frequently asked questions about Bohol
What to see in Bohol?
Chocolate Hills, Tarsier sanctuary, Loboc River, Panglao and Baclayon Church.
What to see in Bohol in one day?
Don’t miss Chocolate Hills, Tarsier sanctuary, Loboc River, Panglao and Baclayon Church. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Bohol?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Bohol are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (typhoon and monsoon season).
What day trips can you take from Bohol?
Bohol.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.