The Loboc River Photo: Loboc River

The Loboc river is the main waterway of the island of Bohol and one of the main tourist attractions of the province. Along the winding river regularly cruises on small boats and boats. In addition, there are several floating restaurants, venues where visitors can admire the dense tropical forest and its inhabitants.

For a long time before the arrival of the Spaniards in the vicinity of the modern town of Loboc river played a significant role in its history. Locals have always dwelt on the banks of the river and ensure its existence. And in the beginning of 1980-ies there appeared the idea of river cruises and, thus, the transformation of the Loboc river as a tourist attraction.

Today, river cruises begin in the town of Loboc bridge lo'ay bridge or from the area of Poblacion. Small motor boats can be hired for a reasonable fee. During the voyage, decided to stay in a “floating” restaurants to taste the traditional Filipino cuisine and local delights. In restaurants you can also hear the traditional songs of the people of Bohol, performed live.

The cruise ends at a tiny waterfalls Busaj, where tourists also waiting for local performers songs “rondalla”. And in the waterfall you can swim. During the journey on the river can often see children diving into the water with coconut trees growing along the banks of the Pubis, and the local fishermen on the boats. One of the most interesting stops of the cruise is the farm where wild chickens, turtles and pythons.

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