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| Marks the spot where Datu Sikatuna, a native chieftain, forged blood compact with Miguel Lopez de Legaspi, representing the King of Spain for purpose of fostering friendly relations between the two countries. The blood compact on March 16,1565 is considered as the first Treaty of Friendship between the brown and white races. |
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Situated 20km from Alona beach-is one
of the very best dives in the Visayas,
and also one of the most popular. These
days, it is normal to see over a dozen
other dive boats originating from all
across the Visayas, as well as liveaboard
vessels that have increasingly taken
to operating in the 'Visayan Safari
Triangle'. Virtually anywhere you drop
in is sure to be rewarding: the following
are just a few of the more popular sites.
A black coral forest is one of the main attractions of Balicasag. This is especially true in this case as there is a rare outcropping of black coral-which normally grows at depths below 50m-at 30m. Moorish idols, batfish and other reef fish fin sedately through the forest, as can divers if they take care not to cause damage or create any disturbance. |
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Is a marvel in stonework and an eerie underworld of stalactites and stalagmites. Its underground pool catches fresh cool water gushing from its rocky sides. Shafts of sunlight pierce through two natural openings almost directly above the pool.
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This is the most famous tourist attraction in Bohol. Among the thousands of perfect cone-shaped hills which abound in Central Bohol, 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 accommodations, swimming pool, tennis court and restaurant. A climb up 213 concrete steps on the other hill is an observation deck where one can view God's wondrous creations spread below as far as the eyes can see. The grasses which cover the hill turn brown in the dry season.
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The world's smallest primate, which measures 4 to 5 inches and a tail longer than its body. Has brown eyes three times larger than any primate, large hairless ears and long claws. It is able to rotate its head nearly 360 degrees and is agile, leaping frog-like over several meters and in quick succession on trees, shrubs and over ground. |
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Starting from Loay bridge which is the outlet of Loboc River, motorized pump boat starts the exciting boat ride along palm-fringed banks. After snaking though its serene waters for an hour or so, the ride ends at Busay Falls where several smaller falls with cascading water provide a pleasant bathing session for tourists. |
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Baclayon church is known as the oldest stone-church in the country built by the Jesuits in 1595. The ancient massive edifice still retains its century-old architectural design both in its external and internal portions. In it you can find religious relics dating back to the early 16th century and beautifully painted murals in somber colors. |
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