Tagbilaran

BQ Mall

Bohol Quality Mall

This four-storey building has a movie theater, a BQ supermarket, several stores, and its own small department store with a large souvenir section.

Daily 8:30AM-8PM

Carlos P. Garcia House

The residence of the former Philippine President and his family in Tagbilaran, it has been converted into a museum featuring presidential memorabilia. Much of the house's original furniture has also been preserved, including the former President's bed and work desk. While admission is free, a donation box is set up by the entrance.

Free

Casa Rocha-Suarez Heritage Center

Built sometime between 1800 and 1830, it is one of the oldest standing structures in Tagbilaran, and one of the few remaining trading villas in Bohol. Owned by the Rocha-Suarez family, it was converted into a museum in 2005, with several of the family's furniture, heirlooms, personal effects and mementos, accumulated over five generations, on display.

National Museum of the Philippines, Bohol Branch

Bohol Museum

It was the Escuela La Niña, and then becsme the Provincial Library of Bohol. The museum was opened in July 2008 after moving from the Carlos P. Garcia House. The museum has exhibits on the wildlife, traditions and culture of Bohol, the island's geological history, as well as a room featuring paintings from students throughout the province.

Tue-Sun 9AM-5PM·PHP 10

Plaza Rizal

Formerly the Plaza del Principe, it is the traditional center of the city. A monument to José Rizal stands in the center, while a monument to Carlos P. Garcia stands to the east. A replica of the Chocolate Hills is located to the west beside the Rizal monument.

St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral

Tagbilaran Church

The seat of the Diocese of Tagbilaran, it is one of the six original churches of Bohol established by the Jesuits in 1595. The current church structure however dates back to the mid-1800s, after the original church burned down.

Tagbilaran City Square

The smallest of the city's malls, it promotes itself as Tagbilaran's version of the Greenhills Shopping Center in Manila. It is built on the site of the old Tagbilaran Public Market, which moved to the city's northern outskirts beside the Island City Mall. The two-storey mall has several computer and mobile phone stores, and wholesale products on the second floor.

9AM-8PM daily

Chicken Ati-Atihan

The main competitor to Jo's Chicken Inatô, this open-air restaurant serves Filipino dishes alongside its special grilled chicken.

PHP 80-250 on average

Club Sphere

Run by the Metrocentre Hotel and Convention Centre, it is the only nightclub in Tagbilaran, specializing in dance hits. Visiting DJs play here when they visit the city. The club is small though, with only a maximum capacity of 100 persons.

Daily 9PM-5AM

Garden Café

This restaurant is owned and operated by the Philippine chapter of the International Deaf Education Association (IDEA), and true to its ownership, most of the employees are members of the local deaf community.

Island City Mall

The largest mall in the city, it has several shops, a movie theater, a department store and a large Alturas supermarket. The mall is also the terminus for a number of jeepney routes within the city and to neighboring towns.

Daily 8AM-9PM

JERAC's Pizza

This pizzeria is home to Tagbilaran's largest pizza, measuring 22 inches (around PHP 600).

Daily 10AM-11PM

JJ's Seafood Village

JJ's Seaside Restaurant

Located along the shores of Tagbilaran Bay, this restaurant specializes in several cuisines, though true to its name, it serves many seafood dishes. The "village" also has conference facilities, a pool and a small hotel inside (PHP 850 for a double room).

Jo's Chicken Inatô

Payag Restaurant

This restaurant specializes in chicken inatô, the Cebuano version of the more-well known chicken inasal found on Negros. They also serve Boholano versions of Cebuano delicacies, such as binakhaw (local kinilaw, or vinegared fish), as well as standard Filipino fare.

PHP 100-300

Plaza Marcela

This mall is the closest shopping center to the airport and seaport. Has a Alturas supermarket

President Carlos P. Garcia Memorial Park

The largest park in the city, it fronts the site of the future new Provincial Capitol of Bohol. A large monument to Carlos P. Garcia is located in the park's center.

Shiang MaNou

香滿樓; Xiāngmǎnlóu

Serving mostly traditional Cantonese dishes, this is one of two upscale Chinese restaurants in the city. It however also has a selection of budget meals for PHP 75.

PHP 150-500

Site of the Blood Compact

One of the city's most famous tourist attractions. This is a sculpture commemorating the Sandugo (blood compact) made between Datu Sikatuna and Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in 1565, with a wonderful view of the Bohol Sea and coastal mangroves. 100 m to the east is a marker erected by the now-National Historical Commission of the Philippines in 1941 for the same event.

Sweet Home Café

This quiet café is tucked away from the main downtown area. They serve coffee shop staples (i.e. cakes and pastries), and mains.

Daily 7AM-midnight·PHP 150-300 on average

Alturas Mall

Has an Alturas supermarket.

8AM-9PM·lower price

Alturas Supermarkets

Unitop Department Store

Carlos P Garcia Avenue

8AM-8PM·lower price