DAUIS CHURCH


Another beautiful church in Bohol is the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption in Dauis, on the Island of Panglao. It is located not far from the bridge that connects Panglao with Bohol. The church was founded by the Jesuits Fr. Diego de Ayala and Joseph Gregorio. The church is build in a mixture of styles, influenced by both Byzantine and Romanesque architecture. Inside, on the ceiling, are some impressive frescoes painted Ray Francia in 1916. Lito Arraya renovated the building in 1970.

The church's patron saint, the Virgin of the Assumption, is said to possess miraculous powers. An old legend relates that once, when the town was invaded by pirates, the people of Dauis locked themselves into the church. However, they soon ran out of provisions and water. Then a miracle occurred: a well appeared at the foot of the altar. This same well is still the main source of water for the people living close to the church, and, although the well is only a few meters from the sea, the water is absolutely fresh. The water is said to have healing powers, so, if you're visiting here, don't forget to bring a bottle and take some home.





HINAGDANAN CAVE



Well known, and easy to reach is Hinagdanan ("laddered" in Cebuano) cave on the island of Panglao, just 2.5 kilometers from Dauis. This cave has a large number of stalactites hanging from the sealing, and
matching stalagmites sticking out of the earth below them. The cave leads to a large underground cavern, that contains a pond.

Hinagdanan Cave is a natural underworld cave with natural inviting water pool inside where you can swim and take a dip of the fresh clean natural water. To go underneath the cave, you will have to go down through short man-made stair. Hinagdanan Cave is located in Dauis, Panglao Island only around 10-20 minutes drive from Tagbilaran City.


PANGLAO CHURCH




The church of Panglao is located on the south-western side of Panglao Island, 18 kilometers from Tagbilaran. The church is noteworthy because of its twin antique confessionals carved with grape and dove patterns. Its ceiling murals depict the sacraments.





BOHOL BEE FARM



Farm Activities bees

honeymaker
raffia weaving
furniture making

Visitors to the Bohol Bee Farm are immersed in various farm activities. Well-informed staff will demonstrate and give inputs on the process involved in each activity.

Farm activities include:
  1. farm tour

  2. raffia making

  3. furniture making

  4. sewing/craft

  5. paddling

  6. basket making

  7. organic farming