Loboc Travel Guide

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Explore Loboc

Things to Do  

Chocolate hills

Chocolate hills, Loboc

 Matthewstanford Says:  A little overrated in my opinion but still worth a look. Entry fee P50 and unless your old you don't need a motorbike to get to the top as it is less than 10 minutes walk and not too steep. On the main road from Loboc just ask the jeepney driver to drop you off there. 

Photo Shoot At Busay Falls

Photo Shoot At Busay Falls, Loboc

 cyndymc Says:  The Loboc River floating restaurants slow down, then make a U-turn upon reaching Busay Falls. This is a good opportunity to take pictures of the small waterfalls which is said to be only 12 meters wide and four meters deep. Personally, I think it's nothing great compared to... 

Watch & Participate In The Cultural Presentation

Watch & Participate In The Cultural Presentation, Loboc

 cyndymc Says:  The locals have prepared a floating stage on the Loboc River for their cultural presentation. After their sing & dance acts, they invited tourists to go down and join them in the "tinikling" dance, or to buy some of their products. Some "balikbayans" and Japanese tourists... 

Request Your Favorite Song From Boat Singer

Request Your Favorite Song From Boat Singer, Loboc

 cyndymc Says:  Feeling sentimental? You can request your favorite song from the boat singer. River Watch had live entertainment during the cruise. He gamely obliged to song requests. Our singer even sang Japanese songs. 

Discover Loboc's Rainforest

Discover Loboc's Rainforest, Loboc

 cyndymc Says:  Loboc's rainforest is a sight to behold! It was so refreshing to see the lush greens from the riverbanks. The rainforest is said to extend to the mountains and beyond, up to the manmade Mahogany forest in Bilar. 

Have Lunch On A Cruise Of Loboc River

Have Lunch On A Cruise Of Loboc River, Loboc

 cyndymc Says:  Our family looked forward to a sumptous buffet lunch after a tiring morning tour, and made it on time for the first trip of River Watch, the most popular floating restaurant. We really targetted to have lunch on the first trip which for sure, still had lots of food ^_^. 

TARSIER found in Loboc

TARSIER found in Loboc, Loboc

 listenandlearn Says:  Here is Anthony tenderly holding the Tarsier, it’s in the family of monkey’s…perhaps people say it could be the smallest very primates in the whole wide world.Tarsier eat insects and must be alive or they would not touch it. The appearance of a Tarsier would be about 90 to... 

MAN MADE BRIDGE

MAN MADE BRIDGE, Loboc

 listenandlearn Says:  This is the Loboc bridge, which as you can see clearly it's made of pieces of long bambos.(Will write more after we download some photos for you to enjoy! 

LOBOC RIVER CRUISE

LOBOC RIVER CRUISE, Loboc

 nodarcdam Says:  I have lost count of taking the banca ride in this beautiful river. Every trip provides different experience. I have the seen the various colors of the water, from brown to a fusion of brown and green and the refershing green. The trip downstream lasts in about 30-45... 

Rajah Sikatuna National Park

Rajah Sikatuna National Park, Loboc

 crewrower Says:  I wouldn't recommend making a special trip here, or even going at all if you only have a few days in Bohol (i.e. Chocolate Hills, Loboc River and Alona Beach are all much better), but if you just want to get out and walk through the forrest and not have anyone harass you,... 

Hotels  

Digal travelers inn: Travelers inn

Digal travelers inn: Travelers inn, Loboc

 Matthewstanford Says:  ok for a night. On the right hand side after the main square area as you go north towards the chocolate hills. Room was a bit rundown, a couple of cockroaches and the shower didn't work properly but on the other hand it had a big and new looking TV. 

Restaurants  

FLOATING RESTAURANTS OF LOBOC: FLOATING RESTAURANT

FLOATING RESTAURANTS OF LOBOC: FLOATING RESTAURANT, Loboc

 nodarcdam Says:  Aside from the restaurants located along the main road of Loboc, there are also restaurants on a bigger boat and they are called the floating restaurant. The food is the same as the one served at Loboc Riverside Restaurant. For those who want to have lunch during the cruise,... 

LOBOC RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT: LUNCH BY THE RIVERSIDE

LOBOC RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT: LUNCH BY THE RIVERSIDE, Loboc

 nodarcdam Says:  For those who does fancy the floating restaurant, a good option is the Loboc Riverside Restaurant. Coming from Loay, it is located before the town proper, on the left side. The restaurant is a small pavillion from native materials. The tables and chairs are made of bamboo.It... 

Transportation  

Motorized Boats
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Motorized Boats Can Bring Tourists To Busay Falls

Those who want to go Busay Falls but don't want to go on a cruise via floating restaurants can traverse the wide Loboc River by rentinging small motorized boats. They can bring their own food and have a picnic at Busay Falls area, afterwhich they can enjoy a short dip near the falls.

Updated Aug 3, 2009

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Local Customs  

Wave & Smile At Locals To Greet Them
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The locals are naturally curious about people going to their places and taking pictures of them and the sights. Wave and smile at them to acknowledge their presence, and as a sign of respect, motion to them that you will take their picture before you actually do so. Most will smile back and wave at you; very rarely will you see them pouting at strangers.

Written Aug 3, 2009

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Warnings and Dangers  

Illegally caught Tarsiers around Loboc
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The caged Tarsiers around Loboc have been illegally caught despite what the locals may tell you. Do everyone and them a favour by viewing them at the proper research and development center between the villages of Corella and Sikatuna.

Written Sep 28, 2009

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Favorites  

BUSAY FALLS

BUSAY FALLS, Loboc

 nodarcdam Says:  At the end of the downstream cruise, you will be taken to a small waterfalls, the Busay waterfalls. Not exactly fantastic, but still a good scenery to take your pictures. There are some who even take a dip and frolic under the cascading water. 

LOBOC RIVER KIDS

LOBOC RIVER KIDS, Loboc

 nodarcdam Says:  To some it may amusing, but personally, I am totally against the antics of some kids who show off without due regard to their own safety. These kid would wait for the floating restaurants and "hitch a ride" by holding on the lower portion of the boat. It is extremely... 

LOBOC RIVER

LOBOC RIVER, Loboc

 nodarcdam Says:  Loboc River runs from the town of Loay to Loboc to the town of Sevilla. The river is a good indication of what the weather would be: if it is brown, it will rain and if it is green, it will be a sunny day. The river is at its opaque green in the town of Loboc as this is the... 

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