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No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Corella

Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary

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This animal sanctuary is home to many adorable tarsiers, where people can learn about them and have the opportunity to observe them up close.

Corella · 6.5 km from Cortes

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No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Philippines

Alona Beach

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4.3/5

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Alona Beach is a stretch of white sand beach extending nearly 1 km, flanked by low rocky cliffs at both ends and curving along the coast. The sand is white and fine, and the water near the shore is clear. With coral reefs distributed underwater, it is a popular spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts, where marine life such as corals, schools of tropical fish, and sea turtles can be observed. Departing from the beach by boat, you can head to nearby marine sanctuaries like Balicasag Island and Pamilacan Island for island hopping and scuba diving, or take a dolphin-watching tour. Daytime is suitable for walking on the beach and swimming, while the evening is a great time to watch the sunset. After dark, the restaurants and bars along the coast gradually become lively.

Bohol Island · 22.6 km from Cortes

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No. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Philippines

Panglao Island

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4.7/5

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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 · 16.9 km from Cortes

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Tagbilaran City

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4.7/5

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Tagbilaran City is a famous port city in the Philippines, and the island's airport is also located here. The name is composed of two words in the Visayan language, meaning "secret sanctuary", which has two meanings: first, Tagbilaran City is located in a calm and secret strait; second, it was once a refuge for locals to escape from Moro attackers. Today, the city is full of noisy three-wheeled taxis, and there is no peace and seclusion. Many of the Philippines' famous cathedrals are also located here. If you are interested in both water and land activities, use this very commercial city as your base camp.

Tagbilaran · 7.2 km from Cortes

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Loboc River

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4.1/5

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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 · 16.7 km from Cortes

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No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Philippines

Chocolate Hills

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4.6/5

516 reviews

Chocolate Hills is located in the center of Bohol Island in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines and is one of the island's iconic natural views. This area features thousands of cone-shaped hills of similar form spread across a vast area; they vary in height and size, creating a unique, rolling view. It is primarily composed of ancient marine limestone, which has gradually formed the current karst landscape through long-term weathering, erosion, and dissolution. The surface of the hills is mostly covered with herbaceous vegetation, which appears a vibrant green during the rainy season; in the dry season, the grass gradually turns brown, and the hills take on a brownish hue, resembling chocolate scattered across the land, which is how it got its name.

Bohol Island · 29.7 km from Cortes

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Baclayon Church

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4.1/5

103 reviews

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 · 10 km from Cortes

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No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Panglao Island

Pungtud Island

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4.4/5

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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 · 25.6 km from Cortes

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Blood Compact Shrine

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4.0/5

3 reviews

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 · 9.6 km from Cortes

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Snorkeling or Scuba Diving on Bohol Island

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Snorkeling or Scuba Diving on Bohol Island

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Bohol Island, as one of the ten largest islands in the Philippines, attracts diving enthusiasts from all over the world with its unique diving experience. The underwater terrain here is mainly cliffs, and the water flow is simple, which is very suitable for novice divers to get started and upgrade. Sardine Run: Get surrounded by a massive school of sardines at Napaling Reef. A breathtaking underwater experience. Whale Shark Swim: Swim alongside the ocean's gentle giants. A safe and unforgettable close encounter with massive but docile whale sharks. Dolphin Watching Tour: Start your day chasing playful dolphins, then hop to beautiful islands like Balicasag for snorkeling in vibrant coral reefs.

Philippines · Panglao Municipality

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Balicasag Island

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4.3/5

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Bohol Island · 31.9 km from Cortes

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Bohol Chocolate Hills & Tarsier & Loboc River Cruise + Bee Farm Dinner + Firefly Night Tour

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4D3N • Dolomites 4-Day Tour from Milan with Cortina and Bolzano

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In-depth Bohol Island Experience | Chocolate Hills + Tarsier + Loboc River + Bee Farm + Fireflies

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Loay Firefly Watching Special Tour in Bohol Island, Philippines

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Bohol Island Bohol Bee Farm + Loay Firefly Watching half-day tour

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Bohol Island, Philippines Bee Farm 1-day tour, cliff restaurant, mangrove fireflies, outrigger boat

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Abatan Firefly, Chocolate Hills, & Tarsiers | Private Bohol Day Tour by Happy Trails

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From Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Encounter + Moalboal Sardine Run Snorkeling | Full-Day Marine Adventure

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Bohol Countryside Day Tour: Chocolate Hills, Loboc River, Tarsier, Baclayon Church & Mahogany Forest

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Nouveau Spa Experience in Solea Mactan

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Cebu City Cultural Tour: 1-day tour to Minor Basilica of the Holy Child of Cebu (Basilica Minore Del Sto. Niño de Cebu), Fort San Pedro, Museums & View Decks

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Bohol Island ZEN SPA | Round-trip shuttle & premium service & relax your body and mind

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Bohol Island ZEN SPA | Round-trip shuttle & premium service & relax your body and mind

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Bohol Island ZEN SPA book [Popular SPA/Free shuttle/Advance booking]

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Bohol Island REMAD SPA | Aromatherapy/hot stone massage · Free shuttle · Reservation required

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Siquijor island classic island tour: Fish spa · Cambugahay falls · Salagdoong beach

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Cebu afternoon leisure tour: Sirao Garden + TOPS Cebu + Temple of Leah + SPA

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Bohol Island departure Siquijor island-hopping 1-day tour: viral swing · cane jumping · Salagdoong Beach

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Cebu Discovery: Sto. Niño Basilica, Magellan's Cross, Fort San Pedro, Sirao Garden & Temple of Leah Day Tour

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Cebu Discovery: Sto. Niño Basilica, Magellan's Cross, Fort San Pedro, Sirao Garden & Temple of Leah Day Tour

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Bohol Countryside One-Day Tour (Chocolate Hills, Tarsier and Loboc River Cruise)

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Bohol Island Chocolate Hills + Loboc River + Tarsier + Baclayon Church 1-day tour

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Cebu classic 1-day tour: Minor Basilica of the Holy Child of Cebu (Basilica Minore Del Sto. Niño de Cebu) + Magellan's Cross + Sirao Garden + Temple of Leah

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1-day join-in tour in Bohol Island, Philippines: Countryside ~ Chocolate Hills ~ tarsiers ~ Loboc River cruise

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Bohol Island Countryside Tour: Chocolate Hills + Loboc River + Tarsier + Church + Man-made Forest and More

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What travelers say about Cortes

Success30February 18, 2026

5.0

Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary is a serene sanctuary protecting the world’s smallest primates. Clean, lush, and easily accessible, it’s a must-visit for foreign travelers seeking a unique and ethical wildlife experience in Bohol.

Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary

Marieta Du ToitFebruary 10, 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

Ally333May 12, 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

The Nerdy DoctorOctober 29, 2022

5.0

Bohol has always been my dream trip. And seeing it in real life is an amazing experience. Beautiful island and perfect white sand beaches. And night life is amazing.

Tagbilaran City

Workcator Freelance GalAugust 28, 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!

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TourmenJune 6, 2025

5.0

Beautiful views, the opportunity to eat at the top, buy water. Be sure to ride the quad bikes below!Address: Q5X8+GW5, Loay Interior Road, Carmen, Bohol, Philippines Tips: On the main road near the turnoff to the chocolate hills they sell the most delicious caramelized bananas in the world!!!)

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Lee Young143October 6, 2021

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Distinctive Architecture Baclayon Church Bohol #funtasticphilippines

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红顶教堂February 17, 2020

4.0

This island tour is a must when visiting Bohol. You will visit several islands, one of which has a beautiful beach with fine sand. The sea water is very clear, cleaner than tap water, and you will pass by a marine market.

Pungtud Island

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Very memorable patriotic education is good to go

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What are the must-do things in Cortes?

Don't miss these attractions in Cortes: Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary, Alona Beach, and Panglao Island. If you like Day tours, try In-depth Bohol Island Experience | Chocolate Hills + Tarsier + Loboc River + Bee Farm + Fireflies. If you enjoy Spa & wellness, try Nouveau Spa Experience in Solea Mactan.

What are the recommended tours and excursions in Cortes?

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include In-depth Bohol Island Experience | Chocolate Hills + Tarsier + Loboc River + Bee Farm + Fireflies, Loay Firefly Watching Special Tour in Bohol Island, Philippines, and Bohol Island Bohol Bee Farm + Loay Firefly Watching half-day tour. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

What's the typical cost of day tours and activities in Cortes?

As of November 8, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Cortes is around AED 75.91 – AED 297.14. Rates vary by duration, group size, transportation, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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Things to do in Cortes

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Top 10 attractions in Cortes

Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary

Alona Beach

Panglao Island

Tagbilaran City

Loboc River

Chocolate Hills

Baclayon Church

Pungtud Island

Blood Compact Shrine

Snorkeling or Scuba Diving on Bohol Island

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Balicasag Island

Bohol Chocolate Hills & Tarsier & Loboc River Cruise + Bee Farm Dinner + Firefly Night Tour

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Alona Beach

Panglao Island

Loboc River

Baclayon Church

Pungtud Island

Blood Compact Shrine

Balicasag Island

St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral Shrine

National Museum of the Philippines - Bohol

Loboc Ecotourism Adventure Park

What travelers say about Cortes

Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary

Alona Beach

Panglao Island

Tagbilaran City

Loboc River

Chocolate Hills

Baclayon Church

Pungtud Island

Blood Compact Shrine

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What are the must-do things in Cortes?

What are the recommended tours and excursions in Cortes?

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