Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Tagbilaran is a 3rd class component city and capital of Bohol province. Gateway to Bohol's tourist attractions including Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, and Panglao beaches. Historic site of the Blood Compact (Sandugo) between Legazpi and Sikatuna in 1565.
π How to Get There
## By AirnBohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG) is the nearest practical airport for tagbilaran bohol. It is about 18 km away and usually takes 20-30 min from Tagbilaran via Dauis. Typical links include Manila, Cebu, Davao and seasonal domestic links.nn## By BusnTagbilaran City Integrated Bus Terminal is the main land-transport access point. Common routes include Loboc / Carmen / Chocolate Hills corridor (1-3 hours; regular ceres departures); Anda / Jagna / Ubay (2-4 hours; regular daily trips).nn## By FerrynTagbilaran Port provides the nearest ferry access. Typical sailings include Cebu City (2 hours (fast craft) via OceanJet); Cebu City (4-5 hours (roro) via Lite Ferries / other operators).nn## By RoadnBohol Circumferential Road connects to Loboc, Carmen, Jagna, Ubay, Panglao.nn## Getting Aroundntricycle (PHP 15-80): Most common short-distance transport within the city multicab / jeepney (PHP 13+): Useful for city routes and nearby towns including Dauis and Panglao van / taxi (Varies): Preferred for airport and resort transfers
π΅π Philippine Context
π·οΈ Also Known As
π Historical Significance
Site of the Blood Compact (Sandugo) between Spanish explorer Miguel Lu00f3pez de Legazpi and Bohol chieftain Datu Sikatuna in 1565 u2014 the first international treaty of friendship in the Philippines.
π Festivals
- Sandugo Festival (July)
- Tagbilaran City Charter Day
ποΈ Cultural Icons
πΊοΈ Nearby Attractions
- Chocolate Hills (Carmen)
- Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary (Corella)
- Loboc River Cruise
- Panglao Island beaches
- Baclayon Church (oldest stone church in PH)
π Location Data
πΊοΈ Places & Landmarks
π Shopping Malls2
- Island City Mall
Largest mall in Bohol
- Bohol Quality Mall
Community mall
ποΈ Landmarks & Attractions3
- Blood Compact Shrine (Sandugo)
Site of the 1565 Legazpi-Sikatuna Blood Compact
- St. Joseph Cathedral
Cathedral in downtown Tagbilaran
- Tagbilaran City Port
Seaport connecting to Cebu and other islands
π Universities & Schools1
- Holy Name University
Private university
π₯ Hospitals1
- Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Hospital
Provincial hospital