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Top 10 Reasons to Visit Loboc
Reason 01
A Sneak Peak into Loboc
- Situated in the centre of the interior part of Bohol, this municipality combines fertile green valleys with a rich historical background that begs any tourist to wander down the pavement-laid streets.
- The crystal clear Loboc River which was frequently touted as one of the cleanest waterways in the Philippines provides a living canvas of emerald water that sparkles in the tropical sunlight.
- The town is filled with music; the Loboc Children Choir, the world-famous group, plays the evenings, making evenings with even simple things memorable concerts on the water.
- This town is one of the principal places of the Countryside Tour of Bohol, as it links you to the most famous places of interest such as Chocolate Hills and Tarsier Sanctuary without the opportunity to miss even a moment of the local taste.
- Light lamps on the bank of the river make it romantic, and the aroma of pine and fresh reeds on the river calls you to relax next to the water.
- To have the best of times visit the Loboc, Bohol, plan your holidays to Loboc in dry season when the air is frosty and the surface of the river is smooth.
- Capital (of the province): Tagbilaran City
- International airport: None in Loboc
- Nearest commonly used airports:
- Bohol-Panglao International Airport (Panglao Island, Bohol) – main domestic and international airport for the province
- Mactan–Cebu International Airport (Cebu City, Cebu) – major international gateway nearby
- Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP)
- Time zone: UTC+8 (Philippine Standard Time)
- Driving side: Right-hand side
- Main electricity: 220 volts, 60 Hz
- Official / local languages: Cebuano (Boholano), Filipino, English
- Major religion: Predominantly Roman Catholic
Reason 02
Highlights
- A floating restaurant on Loboc River transforms a mere boat ride to a sumptuous meal, including Filipino buffet and live music to entertain the passengers as they sail over the river.
- The Parroquia de San Pedro Apostol is a stone church, which remained in the long earthquake, featuring a restored coral facade and large bell tower, which are a testament to the colonial resilience.
- Here the musical culture is also flourishing, and the culture was moulded by the Jesuit Seminario-Colegio of $1604$, where all children were taught to play a string or a drum, thus forming an orchestra in the streets.
- Adrenaline adores are able to ride by ziplining the canyon and experience the wind blowing through their hair as the river flows under them, a refreshing contrast to the serenity of the cruise.
- A cyclic car trip has a good view of the river canyon and you get to enjoy the depth and green tree cover at its aerial perspective.
- The holidays to Loboc, Bohol of every tourist have a stop over to this living museum of music, history and nature, and all of this is encased in a day of exploration.
Reason 03
Seasons to Travel
- The dry season, which is between December and May, is very sunny with less humidity and therefore river cruises and outdoor activities are quite comfortable.
- The water level in the river at these months tends to be at the lowest level, and this has made the floating restaurant to sail across the glass-like waters without any disturbances.
- Visits at morning time in the river are the best place to take photographs since the light is not strong and the water is almost silver.
- The most favoured ones are midday cruises where one gets an opportunity to sample the local cuisine as the sun lazily floats over the green canopy.
- Firefly watching is a silent spectacle that is worth watching especially on the cool nights during the dry season because the scenery is perfect.
- When you book your holidays to Loboc, Bohol, you will be left with less people and with an opportunity of enjoying the river at its healthiest phase though with the risk of sudden downpours.
Reason 04
Worth A Visit
Loboc River Cruise
- Go on a wooden ship, which also serves as a floating restaurant, and you can smell grilled fish and pork.
- A buffet with all foods to eat, with typical Filipino stews, freshly caught fish, and tropical fruits, pleases any taste.
- Local musicians are also performing live along the trip which makes it sound like a cultural festival as a simple cruise.
- The green waters of the river and tall trees are a great backdrop to photos, which change as time goes by.
- One of the few distractions is used on a short stop mid-way through your journey where you can get off the boat and take a brisk walk on the bank of the river and enjoy the quietness.
- It is also a characteristic of the holidays in the Loboc, Bohol, so it is an obligatory part that every tourist has do.
Loboc Church (Parroquia de San Pedro Apostol)
- Enter the chilly interior of the church with its masoned stone walls ringing with centuries of pains and prayers.
- The separate belfry is a high tower of stone that is erected next to the main structure, which provides an idea of colonial engineering.
- There is a small museum inside and it showcases artefacts that were found in the church prior to and after the $2013$ earthquake and the storey of resilience is told.
- The stained-glass windows of the church illuminate light through a kaleidoscope or multi-colour ambience.
- The bell tower will provide a panoramic view of the town and the vegetation around it, with steps that enable one to look at the tops of the roofs.
- The visit to this ancient sanctuary is a vital inclusion to the itinerary of the holidays to Loboc, Bohol, since it offers a spiritual and architectural treasure.
Loboc Ecotourism Adventure Park
- Buckle up and ride through the heavy canopy on a zipline, above the sparkling river below.
- Its twin zipline has two different tracks where one is nearer to the water and the other is elevated higher, and this allows adventure seekers of all levels to choose the one they prefer.
- An alternative view that is not as jostling as a ride on a cable car is a scenic ride, which is sweeping and offers a view of the river canyon.
- The safety personnel of the park ensure that all the rides are safe so that you can have a great adventure without having to worry about them.
- A tiny picnic area to the landing point enables one to rest and recharge with local delicacies as the river flows.
- This park should be included in your holidays to Loboc, Bohol so that you will enjoy a combination of both adrenaline and nature.
Busay Falls
- The falls are visible in a short drive off the town centre and have a gentle trail to reach them through the woods.
- The waterfall makes a water spray which cools as it sprays its misty shower on you as you rest on the rocks next to the waterfall.
- The greenery around the area also forms a natural background to the photographs with colourful foliage to have some framing.
- On one side, there is a shaded section with wooden deck where you could have a rest and observe the current in the river before and after the falls.
- Visit the falls with local guides, who provide history of the falls and the legends surrounding the region and give it the cultural touch.
- A visit in Busay Falls as part of your Busay Falls visit, during your holiday in Loboc, Bohol, will enhance the level of nature’s wonder that will be a part of the whole experience.
Reason 05
Discover More
Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary (Corella)
- Go on a little journey with Loboc to the sanctuary where the canopy of the forest has been the home of the smallest primate in the world.
- Guides earnestly encourage you to see the tarsiers at a distance so that they are comfortable and safe.
- The extensive attention paid to the design of the sanctuary enables the visitors to observe these shy animals within an environment that replicates their natural environment.
- The nature of the behaviour of the tarsier, its diet and conservation are explained through information panels which adds more to the educational value.
- You can take a break between the observations in a small cafe, where you can have a tropical drink and some light snacks.
- It is a visit that will add value to the holidays to Loboc, Bohol.
Bilar Man Made Forest
- Go through a kilometre row of Mahogany trees which is an incredible reforestation initiative that changes the landscape.
- This is because the trees in the forest form a shadowed pathway and therefore, the walk manifests more like a journey through a living green cathedral.
- The towering trees have a cinematic, eerie appearance which has been that of favourite of nature lovers as seen in the photographs made here.
- There are well-positioned signs which depict the history of the project as the border of the forest between Loboc and Bilar.
- Periodic resting places will help you have a break and have a taste of the fresh air and enjoy the silence of the forest.
- This is an extraordinary man-made attraction to any itinerary of the Loboc, Bohol holidays that presents another approach to conservation.
River Activities
- Hire a kayak or a stand-up paddling board and paddle slowly down the river, as the water flows under you.
- It is also possible to find packages of watching sunset with numerous providers offering you to see the flicker of fireflies on the water and create an unusual twilight.
- When you go paddling down the river, you will observe its banks, which are bordered with rich orchids and tall palms, a living gallery of tropical plants.
- These guides give safety rules and local lore concerning the meaning of the river to the community.
- Easy chairs will allow you to sit along a river bend, grab a bite and watch the cool wind of the river.
- These activities fit into your plan of the place to visit in Loboc, Bohol as they make your trip more personal and an adventure.
Loboc Children's Choir
- The performance of the choir can be heard reverberating over the river during special festivals, and it creates a great musical effect.
- The voices of the children led by the experienced mentors deliver a feeling of hope and community that touches each listener.
- The songs performed by the choir include both the traditional hymns and modern songs which reflects the diverse musical background of the town.
- The visitors are asked to sit at the banks of the river, and enjoy a cultural celebration in the open air.
- After performance, local musicians are likely to interact with the audience which makes the performance interactive and involving.
- The performance of the choir is a precious experience of any visit to Loboc, Bohol, which supports the position of the town as a music capital.
Reason 06
Culture Traditions
- The residents of Loboc are passionate about music as a performing art, and they sing and play each note in both community events and during silent afternoons.
- Janely fiestas are held in the town every June in honour of St. Peter the Apostle, and May in honour of the Blessed Virgin of Guadalupe, which attracts visitors into pageantry.
- The history of the founding of the Jesuit and the strength of the stone church after the earthquake are told by local tales, that are sung by the elders.
- There is great diversity in cultural practises demonstrated through traditional dances, which are of indigenous origin but incorporate Spanish elements, which are done in the town square.
- The life rhythm in the city is in harmony with the rhythms of the river, and the residents perceive it as their identity.
- One of the most important elements of a visit to Loboc, Bohol is experiencing these traditions, which helps the traveller associate themselves with the soul of the town.
Reason 07
Food Fun Fashion
Food
- The river floating buffet will serve a big variety of Filipino favourites, such as sizzling pork belly or stewed fish which is mild and flavoured with the local herbs.
- The culinary ingenuity of the region is demonstrated in humba which are sweet-savoury made of black beans and banana blossoms.
- Fresh fish taken out of the river is usually grilled to perfection and simple drizzle of coconut milk provides it with a silky finish.
- Slicing of tropical fruits such as mango, papaya and banana is done at the table where the guests get a taste of the sweet taste of local harvest.
- The local food sellers offer hot bowls of sinigang, a sour soup that strives to counterbalance the richness of the grilled meats with tangy tamarind soup.
- A visit to Loboc, Bohol on holidays requires that every visitor should experience this delicacy because it gives the picture of the people of this place.
Fun
- Scenic cruising combined with tasty food and live music provides a combination that is relaxing and yet captivating.
- When one ziplines across the river valley which is lush, there is an adrenaline rush and the canopy is seen in a majestic view.
- A visit to the tarsier sanctuary will enable one to see shy primates in their natural habitat, which is an enjoyable wildlife experience.
- Evening firefly boat tours offer a natural light show that is very calming and awe-inspiring and tranquil.
- The vibrant plazas of the town will be a place where the visitor will not feel out of place dancing and taking part in street shows allowing spontaneity to add to the itinerary.
- All these different activities make sure that the holidays to Loboc, Bohol are balanced in terms of excitement, rest and the cultural experience.
Fashion
- Best suited fabrics to use in the tropical environment are light, breathable clothes like cotton and linen which will keep one cool and comfortable.
- When going to church or climbing waterfalls you should wear strong walking shoes with a good grip to keep your feet off the ground.
- Hats, sun glasses and sunscreen are the necessities that will cover you against the scorching sun of the day.
- In the case of evening river cruises, a casual but elegant style with a short dress or a fresh shirt will be a good complement to the casual atmosphere.
- In case you intend to join town festivals, then you should have a small scarf or any accessory that will show the festive atmosphere in the town.
- Wearing stylishly will make sure that you spend all your time in the best way on the holidays to Loboc, Bohol.
Reason 08
Nature Safari
- The transparent nature of the water in the river, surrounded by the lush plants, allows one to have a clear picture of the colourful ecosystem that flourishes on the banks.
- The tarsier exists in a habitat that is a mixture of bamboo groves and shaded trees and it provides a haven where the small primates can wander.
- Dusk watching fireflies makes the river look like a dazzling tapestry which is a natural phenomenon that all ages enjoy watching.
- The green foliage above the river supports a number of bird species some of which have bright colours which can be observed by watchful eyes.
- The seasonal changes affect the colour and flow of the river and every visit presents a unique physical appearance and ecological experience.
- The visit to these natural marvels is part and parcel of the experience on the holidays to Loboc, Bohol, to leave an ever-lasting memory about the beauty of the island.
Reason 09
Events Fiestas
- The St. Peter the Apostle fiesta is held every year on the streets, with traditional music and a communal feast, which celebrates the local food.
- The celebration of the Blessed Virgin of Guadalupe which is done on May 24 incorporates a solemn procession after which a lively performance dance is done.
- In the fiestas, craftsmen also sell their hand-made products, whereby visitors can buy exclusive souvenirs and contribute to local art.
- The community conducted a night of fireworks that lit up the old church of the town and the river, which are memorable.
- The chefs of the area create exclusive recipes to the festival, which gives the tourists an opportunity to try the local ingredients and recipes that are made in honour of the holiday.
- These boisterous feasts will finish the whole adventure of the Bohol holidays, making you part of the living culture of the location.