August 31, 2008

Bohol Tour Part 3 – Man-Made Forest, Butterfly Sanctuary, Hanging Bridge

If you’re on your way to Carmen where the Chocolate Hills is located, you'll surely pass by a stretch of mahogany forest in Loboc and Bilar. According to the locals there, thousands of Mahogany trees were planted by the people of Bohol primarily to avoid flash floods in the area. But because of the picturesque landscape resulted by the formation of the lush green forest, it then became one of the tourist attractions of Bohol.

Mahogany Forest

Do not miss to stop by this area before you proceed to see the Chocolate Hills. Tourists would normally spend at least 10 minutes here to view the forest, feel the natural coolness of the location, and at the same time take pictures. The Mahogany Man-made Forest in Loboc and Bilar is 37 kms from Tagbilaran City.

About 5 minutes away from the Mahogany Forest is where the Simply Butterflies Conservation Center is located. This center aims to protect and preserve the natural environment of the butterflies by means of research, breeding and releasing.

Lecture at the Butterfly Sanctuary, Bohol

With an entrance fee of P10, you will be educated by an in-house guide who will present to you anything you need to know about butterflies and its conservation. This lecture is a must before you get your close encounter with the butterflies. This tour is really educational. For photography enthusiasts, the place has lots of good subject perfect for macro shots.

Hanging Bridge

Another important attraction of Bohol is its Hanging Bridge. It’s a bamboo bridge hanging above the Loboc River. Adventurous people might find walking across really exciting. Normally, if you’re on an island tour, it’s not included in the itinerary but you might want to check with the driver if they could pass you to the area even for 10 minutes. It will surely add excitement to your day in Bohol.

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