Philippine Oval Island-Bohol

Mint Island, Philippines

Bohol, which looks like an oval island, is an island province in the Philippines. It is the tenth largest island in the Philippines. It is located in the center of the Central Visayas Administrative District (Visayas). It has 4200 square kilometers of land and about 4 The size of Hong Kong. Bohol Island is outstanding among many islands in the Philippines. The climate here is very gentle all the year round, and there is no interference from typhoons and earthquakes. The white sand beach formed by alluvial coral in the sea water will still feel cool even if it is exposed to the scorching sun. It is a very suitable place for vacation. Compared with other islands, the religious culture and natural landscape here are more abundant, that is, you can enjoy the wonders of Harry Potter's shooting place, Chocolate Mountain, and you can also see the true face of the world's smallest spiritual animal, the tarsier.

After the 2013 earthquake, although many scenic spots were destroyed, especially many churches in Tabilalan, the capital of Bohol, collapsed, it also gave these remaining beautiful scenery a different meaning.

Best travel time

Bohol Island is located in the middle of Cebu and Mindanao. It is surrounded by adjacent high mountains. Few typhoons are threatened by earthquakes. The rainy season is not significant, and the dry season is very short. Mint Island is warm in four seasons, only along the coast is relatively dry, and the cold and wet zone is mainly located inside the island. The highest annual rainfall is from June to October, and the average temperature is 32 degrees Celsius. The best time to visit Mint Island is from November to February, because this time is a good time for whale watching and diving.