{"id":8104,"date":"2019-10-09T17:47:58","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T17:47:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/?p=8104"},"modified":"2020-10-06T22:04:55","modified_gmt":"2020-10-06T22:04:55","slug":"bilar-loboc-man-made-mahogany-forest-bohol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/bilar-loboc-man-made-mahogany-forest-bohol\/","title":{"rendered":"Bohol Man-Made Forest – a UNIQUE experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bohol is one of the most visited islands in the Philippines. It’s famous around the world for the intriguing and beautiful Chocolate Hills but there are other amazing places to visit<\/strong><\/a> on the island too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apart from beautiful waterfalls<\/strong><\/a>, cute tarsiers, and stunning beaches<\/strong><\/a>, Bohol is home to the incredible Bilar man-made Forest. While exploring the island, it’s very probable that you’ll pass right through this mahogany man made forest in Bohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. About <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This 2-kilometer long stretch of mahogany trees in Bohol is located between the towns of Bilar and Loboc. The trees are standing tall, at almost the same height. Their branches are long and their leaves cover the blue sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good to know<\/strong> – While you’re in Bohol, make sure to take an island hopping tour<\/strong><\/a>. You’ll get the chance to see dolphins, swim with the turtles and admire the beautiful Virgin Island<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Bilar<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Inside the forest, you’ll never see the sun. That’s how thick Bilar man-made forest is. If you’re planning to explore the forest and enjoy the quiet, take an extra sweater with you. Inside the forest, the temperatures are much lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bilar-Loboc man-made Forest was planted around 50 years ago as part of a reforestation project. It’s a beautiful place for both locals and tourists to relax and reconnect with nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Expect to see lots of people here taking photos. Bilar forest in Bohol is a great place for photo-shoots. The winding road and the surrounding green mahogany trees create the perfect backdrop for photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, you have to be extremely cautious. There are no parking spots at Bilar man-made forest so most of the cars are parked right on the side of the road. Also, people love taking photos in the middle of the road which is extremely dangerous because the visibility is very low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-> Check out my awesome Bohol itinerary<\/a>! It’s perfect if you’re looking for awesome waterfalls, stunning beaches, and adventurous activities such as island hopping<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Bilar<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

If you plan to take photos in the middle of the street, make sure you’re in a place with great visibility. Vehicles passing through the forest can be very speedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also take a relaxing walk through the forest. There is no other vegetation growing apart from the mahogany trees and the wind barely blows. Walking through Loboc man-made forest feels like stepping back in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good to know<\/strong> – There is no entrance fee to the Bohol man-made forest<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. How to get to there<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You’ll have to take the ferry to get to Bohol. There are ferries from Cebu, Siquijor, and Dumaguete. Check out the prices and schedules below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n