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Alona Beach
Alona Beach is a representative local seaside attraction that stretches about 1 km, characterized by its fine white sand, clear turquoise water, and low limestone cliffs at both ends. The coastline curves, showcasing typical tropical island scenery. The near-shore waters feature coral reefs, perfect for snorkeling and diving, where visitors can observe coral and a variety of tropical fish. You can also take boats from near the beach for island hopping, sightseeing, and dolphin watching. During the day, you can walk on the beach, swim, relax, and enjoy the sea views. The evening is perfect for watching the sunset, while at night, the restaurants and bars along the coast come alive.Bohol Island · 22.6km from Cortes
Panglao Island
Panglao Island is located in the southwest of Bohol Province, Central Visayas region, Philippines, separated from the main Bohol Island by a narrow body of water and connected by bridges and land routes. It is a well-known beach resort and diving destination in the Philippines. The island is characterized by its white sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters, tropical vegetation, and rich marine ecology, with various beaches, resort hotels, restaurants, and diving centers distributed along its coast. Its surrounding waters feature coral reefs, seagrass beds, and a variety of tropical fish, making it suitable for snorkeling, scuba diving, and island-hopping boat tours.Dauis · 16.9km from Cortes
Loboc River
The green Loboc River flows quietly through Bohol Island, with dense vegetation covering both banks. Deep in the riverside jungles lies the habitat of various mysterious animals. Such pristine tropical scenery inevitably brings the Amazon River to mind, which is perhaps why it has earned the title of the "Amazon of the East." Cruising the river is widely considered the best way to experience the charm of the Loboc River. Drifting along the quiet waters, you can enjoy the tropical rainforest scenery while observing the unique traditional houses on both banks and feeling the authentic local culture. Perhaps as you pass by, beautiful local girls are playing guitars, singing, and dancing on bamboo platforms by the river, while a mischievous child sits in a tall coconut tree on the bank, waving at you. The end of the boat trip is an indigenous village, where you can go ashore to watch performances like archery, jumping through fire hoops, and fire-eating. Most people who come here participate in a Loboc River cruise, which lasts about 1 hour. The boat departs from Loay Bridge in the southwest of Bohol Island and travels upstream to Busay Falls in the center of the island; this sightseeing route is particularly popular with tourists. The boat offers a hearty and authentic Filipino meal, where you can taste local delicacies such as fresh grouper, squid, and shrimp. During the cruise, local singers will play guitars and sing classic English songs on board, which is quite relaxing.Sevilla · 16.7km from Cortes
Baclayon Church
It is generally believed that this Baccaron Church, which worships the Virgin Mary, is a very old church in the Philippines. Although in the 19th century, the Augustinian church added a modern gate in front of the Baccaron church and added some stone buildings around it, making his appearance slightly different from that of the year, in this area, it is still a Jesuit priest The built churches are well preserved. As early as 1595, Baccaron was a stronghold of the Spanish Jesuit missionaries, but was soon forced to move inland to the Ropa area. It was not until 1717 that Baccaron became a parish and a new church was built. At that time, about 200 local migrant workers were forced to build the church with coral stones. They obtained coral from the sea, cut cubes as bricks, and used bamboo to move these "bricks", and used millions of eggs as adhesives. . The present building was completed in 1727. There is also a museum in the church, which collects many religious relics, including vestments made of gold thread, and Latin church music lyrics written on sheepskin. The church is proud of the peculiar ceiling frescoes and the intricately carved ancient confessional room. Choose a sunny time to enter, and the ground will reflect beautiful colored glaze light and shadow, which is very charming.Bohol Island · 10km from Cortes
Blood Compact Shrine
The Blood Covenant Monument is an important witness to the history of the Philippines. On February 13, 1565, the Spanish explorer Miguel López de Legaspi landed on Bohol Island. In order to show his goodwill, he made a blood alliance with the chief Datu Sikatuna. A friendship treaty was signed, and later generations cast a group of vivid statues to commemorate it. Every July, the SandugoFestival is held here for one month. The festivals include colorful balls, dances, beauty pageants, parades, sports competitions, etc., to commemorate the beginning of friendship and the history of blood alliance between Bohol and Spaniards.Tagbilaran · 9.6km from Cortes
Pungtud Island
Pungtud Island is located in the waters near Panglao Island, Bohol Province, Central Visayas region, Philippines, and is characterized by its white, delicate sandbar, clear turquoise waters, and expansive sea views. Unlike typical islands with dense vegetation, its signature view is the white sandbar that emerges with the tides. At low tide, the sandbar extends from the shallow sea, forming a curved sand strip surrounded by light blue water, perfect for walking, taking photos, and enjoying the sea views. The surrounding waters feature seagrass beds, coral reefs, and diverse marine life, and are also part of the marine ecological view of Panglao Island.Bohol Island · 25.6km from Cortes
Balicasag Island
Balicasag Island is located in the waters southwest of Panglao Island, Bohol Province, Central Visayas, Philippines, and is a tropical island famous for its coral reefs, marine life, and diving activities. It is small in size and generally low-lying, surrounded by clear turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and a rich underwater ecosystem. A marine sanctuary is located nearby, and the seabed features coral gardens, steep underwater walls, and habitats for various fish species. Common marine life includes green sea turtles, hawksbill turtles, jackfish, and barracuda. The island also retains residential areas for local inhabitants and offers resort accommodations, dining options, and diving service facilities.Bohol Island · 31.9km from Cortes
St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral Shrine
The Cathedral of St. Joseph the Labourer is located in the center of Tagbilaran City, referred to simply as Tagbilaran Cathedral. It was built in 1767, was razed to the ground by a fire, and was rebuilt in 1855. This is a larger church on Bohol Island, the church is relatively new, and the whole is very imposing. The glass windows inside are very beautiful, and if you are lucky, you will sometimes see many believers worship here.Tagbilaran · 9.2km from Cortes
National Museum of the Philippines - Bohol
The Bohol Museum in Tagbilaran City was once the residence of Carlos P. Garcia, the eighth President of the Philippines. In addition to displaying the important documents and antiques of President Carlos Pugarcia when he was in office, the private objects of recent presidents are also precious collections in the museum.Tagbilaran · 9.1km from Cortes
Loboc Ecotourism Adventure Park
Lobok Eco Adventure Park is a favorite with tourists, where you can experience the thrill of ziplining and enjoy the stunning views and waterfalls of the Lobok River. The park offers jungle ziplines, jungle adventures, rafting and other projects to experience, as well as bamboo pole dance performances, singing, dancing, etc., to experience the beauty of local culture.Loboc · 15.2km from Cortes
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Alona Beach
Bohol Island · 22.6km from CortesPanglao Island
Dauis · 16.9km from CortesLoboc River
Sevilla · 16.7km from CortesBaclayon Church
Bohol Island · 10km from CortesBlood Compact Shrine
Tagbilaran · 9.6km from CortesPungtud Island
Bohol Island · 25.6km from CortesBalicasag Island
Bohol Island · 31.9km from CortesSt. Joseph the Worker Cathedral Shrine
Tagbilaran · 9.2km from CortesNational Museum of the Philippines - Bohol
Tagbilaran · 9.1km from CortesLoboc Ecotourism Adventure Park
Loboc · 15.2km from Cortes
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What travellers say about Cortes
Marieta Du Toit10 February 2025
5.0
This beach is beautiful and has a lot of nice places to eat. It is good for a sunrise and sunset. White sand and the water is clean to swim in.
Alona Beach
Ally33312 May 2023
5.0
Definitely worth a visit, while still a bit underdeveloped there is still so much to see and do, and the people are so friendly
Panglao Island
Workcator Freelance Gal28 August 2022
4.0
Loboc River Cruise is the best river cruise in the philippines. It's a complete package of entertainment, live music and dance and unlimited buffet foods to soothe both local and international tongue. 1000/10 although it got a bit pricey nowadays, I'd still recommend!
Loboc River
Lee Young1436 October 2021
5.0
Distinctive Architecture Baclayon Church Bohol #funtasticphilippines
Baclayon Church
我想遇到你21 April 2020
4.0
The clear sea water just flooded the beach, and the waves were not very big. The white sand was like a ribbon. Walking on the beach and feeling the sea breeze was so pleasant. This kind of life. A good life starts here.
Pungtud Island
RabsShowtime6 October 2024
5.0
Beautiful island just a boat ride from Bohol. We had a snorkeling trip here and were spoilt with beautiful crystal clear water. We got to see turtles and beautiful marine life. The locals all work together to keep the island clean. Lunch was simple but good and there are ladies selling souvenirs. Overall a beautiful island to visit.Tips: Go early to avoid the crowdsReasons to Recommend: Snorkeling and diving
Balicasag Island
西等记忆10 March 2020
5.0
This is a church that is relatively close to the pier after getting off the boat in Bohol. The pier itself is called Tagbilaran, but it takes more than 20 minutes to walk. If you take a triangular chicken car from the pier to the church, you will arrive very quickly. Generally, tourists will not stay here. It is a free church. Although there are few tourists who go there for free, most of them are locals who go there to pray.
St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral Shrine
多多12 May 2020
4.0
Tarsiers are rare local protected animals. They are small, only the size of a palm. They are fun to watch. But because tarsiers are afraid of noise, you must speak softly. There are other special animals in the museum, such as the Taiwan-colored python. Because we are afraid of soft animals, we skipped this activity. Tarsiers are the smallest primates, and they are very cute. This museum is small, but rich in content. You can see tarsiers in the trees, but you cannot get close to them. You can take pictures without flash.
National Museum of the Philippines - Bohol
The Nerdy Doctor13 November 2022
5.0
Very nice place to be when in Bohol. Must see!
Loboc Ecotourism Adventure Park