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The historic town of '''Baclayon''' lies just six kilometres along the seashore from [[Tagbilaran]] city on the [[Visayas|Visayan]] island of [[Bohol]] in the [[Philippines]]. It was the first town established in Bohol by the Spaniards.
The historic town of '''Baclayon''' lies just six kilometres along the seashore from [[Tagbilaran]] city on the [[Visayas|Visayan]] island of [[Bohol]] in the [[Philippines]]. It was the first town established in Bohol by the Spaniards.
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==Understand==
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==Understand==
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The town was founded in 1595 by two Jesuit priests, Father Juan de Torres and Father Gabriel Sanchez, the first to enter Bohol for missionary work. In 1596 the priests built the Baclayon Church of the Immaculate Conception, a heavy-set stone church considered one of the oldest churches in the Philippines.
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The town was founded in 1595 by two Jesuit priests, Father Juan de Torres and Father Gabriel Sanchez, the first to enter Bohol for missionary work. In 1596 the priests built the Baclayon Church of the Immaculate Conception, a heavy-set stone church considered one of the oldest churches in the Philippines.
The church, in combination with the pier and harbor it overlooks, and the elegant and well-preserved heritage houses lining the roads, makes the township a charming and idyllic destination.
The church, in combination with the pier and harbor it overlooks, and the elegant and well-preserved heritage houses lining the roads, makes the township a charming and idyllic destination.
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==Get in==
==Get in==
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===By plane===
===By plane===
The closest airport to Baclayon is in [[Tagbilaran]], the capital of Bohol. Tagbilaran Airport is very small, and as such, gets highly congested. The airline flight times and direct destinations are quite limited – currently the airport only caters to flights in the morning and afternoon, as it currently does not have any runway lights for evening flights. There are development plans in place to extend and upgrade the airport, but these will not be completed until 2012.
The closest airport to Baclayon is in [[Tagbilaran]], the capital of Bohol. Tagbilaran Airport is very small, and as such, gets highly congested. The airline flight times and direct destinations are quite limited – currently the airport only caters to flights in the morning and afternoon, as it currently does not have any runway lights for evening flights. There are development plans in place to extend and upgrade the airport, but these will not be completed until 2012.
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'''Ocean Jet''' – +63-32-255-7560 – Cebu to Tagbilaran (1hr 40min); 06:00, 09:30, 13:50, 15:35,18:00 daily (Php800). Dumagete to Tagbilaran (1hr 40min); 07:30, 14:20 daily (Php650). Dapitan to Tagbilaran (3hrs 40 min); 12:20 daily (Php900). Siquijor to Tagbilaran (2hr 40min); 06:00 daily (Php700).
'''Ocean Jet''' – +63-32-255-7560 – Cebu to Tagbilaran (1hr 40min); 06:00, 09:30, 13:50, 15:35,18:00 daily (Php800). Dumagete to Tagbilaran (1hr 40min); 07:30, 14:20 daily (Php650). Dapitan to Tagbilaran (3hrs 40 min); 12:20 daily (Php900). Siquijor to Tagbilaran (2hr 40min); 06:00 daily (Php700).
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'''Supercat''' - +63-32-233-7000 – Cebu to Tagbilaran (1hr 45min); 08:30, 12:30, 16:30 daily (Php510).
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'''Supercat''' - +63-32-233-7000 – Cebu to Tagbilaran (1hr 45min); 08:30, 12:30, 16:30 daily (Php510).
'''Wessam Express''' - +63-62-992-3756 – Cebu to Tagbilaran (2hrs); 09:00, 14:00, 18:30 daily (Php400). Dumagete to Tagbilaran (2hrs 20min); 14:00 daily (Php350).
'''Wessam Express''' - +63-62-992-3756 – Cebu to Tagbilaran (2hrs); 09:00, 14:00, 18:30 daily (Php400). Dumagete to Tagbilaran (2hrs 20min); 14:00 daily (Php350).
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==Get around==
==Get around==
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===By jeepney===
===By jeepney===
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=== By habal-habal===
=== By habal-habal===
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Motorbike transportation (habal-habal) is usually the quickest and easiest form of public transportation. The fare can be bargainable with the driver, so you need an understanding of how much you should pay so that you don’t get taken advantage of being a tourist. Fares from Tagbilaran to Baclayon are usually Php50-60. Be wary that this sort of transportation can be quite unsafe as the motorbikes do not come with helmets and there is no regulation on driving capabilities.
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Motorbike transportation (habal-habal) is usually the quickest and easiest form of public transportation. The fare can be bargainable with the driver, so you need an understanding of how much you should pay so that you don’t get taken advantage of being a tourist. Fares from Tagbilaran to Baclayon are usually Php50-60. Be wary that this sort of transportation can be quite unsafe as the motorbikes do not come with helmets and there is no regulation on driving capabilities.
===By tricycle===
===By tricycle===
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===By taxi===
===By taxi===
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Taxis are not prolific in Bohol and subsequently the prices charged are incredibly expensive for the same distance traveled in cities such as Manila (in excess of Php150). However, for travelers requiring comfort and safety assurance, this is the best option.
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Taxis are not prolific in Bohol and subsequently the prices charged are incredibly expensive for the same distance traveled in cities such as Manila (in excess of Php150). However, for travelers requiring comfort and safety assurance, this is the best option.
==See==
==See==
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| content=Baclayon is known for its historic Catholic Church, an important part of Boholano and national heritage, being declared in 1995 as a National Historic Treasure. This massive ancient edifice still retains its centuries old architectural design and is considered the best preserved of its kind in the region. The relics of antiquity found in the church, and museum, which date back to the early 16th century include crystal chandeliers, brightly colored window panes, life-size religious images, carved altars with gold embossing, and a silver tabanacle. Nearby are the centuries-old stone buildings like the belfry, the hermita and elementary school. Church opening hours. Museum opening hours 8
.30am
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12pm
; 1
.30pm
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5pm
(Php25).
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| content=Baclayon is known for its historic Catholic Church, an important part of Boholano and national heritage, being declared in 1995 as a National Historic Treasure. This massive ancient edifice still retains its centuries old architectural design and is considered the best preserved of its kind in the region. The relics of antiquity found in the church, and museum, which date back to the early 16th century include crystal chandeliers, brightly colored window panes, life-size religious images, carved altars with gold embossing, and a silver tabanacle. Nearby are the centuries-old stone buildings like the belfry, the hermita and elementary school. Church opening hours. Museum opening hours 8
:30AM
-
12PM
; 1
:30PM
-
5PM
(Php25).
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| content=The waters of Baclayon are renowned throughout the Philippines as being the premier site for Dolphin and Whale Watching Tours. The Whale species to be found are the Short-finned Pilot Whale, Melon-headed Whale and Pygmy Killer Whale, while the Dolphin species include the Rissoís, Spinner, Bottlenose and Spotted Dolphins. As of February 2011, many Whale Sharks have also been spotted off the cost of Pamilacan Island, suggesting a regeneration of a once thriving species in the area. Tours start in Baclayon around
5am
; the best time for sightings and appreciating their antics. Tours typically run until around
2pm
including a rest stop at a nearby beach for snorkeling. Tour prices depend upon boat size and start from around Php1,500.
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| content=The waters of Baclayon are renowned throughout the Philippines as being the premier site for Dolphin and Whale Watching Tours. The Whale species to be found are the Short-finned Pilot Whale, Melon-headed Whale and Pygmy Killer Whale, while the Dolphin species include the Rissoís, Spinner, Bottlenose and Spotted Dolphins. As of February 2011, many Whale Sharks have also been spotted off the cost of Pamilacan Island, suggesting a regeneration of a once thriving species in the area. Tours start in Baclayon around
5AM
; the best time for sightings and appreciating their antics. Tours typically run until around
2PM
including a rest stop at a nearby beach for snorkeling. Tour prices depend upon boat size and start from around Php1,500.
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All Habhaban restaurants have tables outside where you can sit back and enjoy a beer or two looking towards the Baclayon Church and the harbor. After their development, these have become a particular favorite with the local community and is a great way for tourists to immerse themselves into the social setting of Baclayon.
All Habhaban restaurants have tables outside where you can sit back and enjoy a beer or two looking towards the Baclayon Church and the harbor. After their development, these have become a particular favorite with the local community and is a great way for tourists to immerse themselves into the social setting of Baclayon.
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'''Boo Boo's Pride''' - A large floating restaurant positioned beside the wharf, which has been converted into a Karaoke Bar. This is a favorite amongst the locals of Baclayon who can be found singing 7 nights a week until the small hours of the morning. Meals are also available
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'''Boo Boo's Pride''' - A large floating restaurant positioned beside the wharf, which has been converted into a Karaoke Bar. This is a favorite amongst the locals of Baclayon who can be found singing 7 nights a week until the small hours of the morning. Meals are also available
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==Sleep==
==Sleep==
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| name=Bohol Narra Homestay | url= | email=
| name=Bohol Narra Homestay | url= | email=
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| address=Pobalcion
, Baclayon
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| address=Pobalcion | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 38 540-9435 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+63 38 540-9435 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{sleep
| name=Homestay de Bai | url= | email=
| name=Homestay de Bai | url= | email=
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| address=Poblacion
, Baclayon
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| address=Poblacion | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 38 540-9056 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+63 38 540-9056 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=₱1000–1200 incl breakfast.
| hours= | price=₱1000–1200 incl breakfast.
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* {{sleep
* {{sleep
| name=Malon House | alt= | url= | email=
| name=Malon House | alt= | url= | email=
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| address=Poblacion
, Baclayon
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| address=Poblacion | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63-38-540-9514 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+63-38-540-9514 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
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* {{sleep
* {{sleep
| name=Bohol Coconut Palms Resort | alt= | url=http://www.boholcoconutpalmsresort.info | email=
| name=Bohol Coconut Palms Resort | alt= | url=http://www.boholcoconutpalmsresort.info | email=
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| address=Aba-a St. Laya
, Baclayon
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| address=Aba-a St. Laya | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 38 540-9250 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+63 38 540-9250 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Best rates on official website start at ₱1,300
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Best rates on official website start at ₱1,300
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* {{sleep
* {{sleep
| name=The Peacock Garden Luxury Resort and Spa | url=http://www.thepeacockgarden.com | email=
| name=The Peacock Garden Luxury Resort and Spa | url=http://www.thepeacockgarden.com | email=
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| address=Upper Laya
, Baclayon
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| address=Upper Laya | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+63 38 539-9231 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+63 38 539-9231 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=₱8,000-18,000
| hours= | price=₱8,000-18,000
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==Go next==
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