Tourist Attractions

St. Peter and Paul Parish Church

The most imposing historical structure in Bantayan is the over-a-century old Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Church.  Located at the heart of the town, just across the town plaza, the church is made of coral stones put together by a mixture of tree sap and limestone.

The church which was finished in 1863 is the seat of the first and, therefore, oldest parish in Visayas and Mindanao which was founded on June 11, 1580 as the Convento de la Asuncion de Nuestra Senora which was at the time was under the direct supervision of the Diocese of Manila.

With its skillfully crafted architecture and well-preserved antiquity, the church is not just a hub of spiritual activities but is a tourist "must-see" destination as well. (http://bantayan.gov.ph/tourism)

Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Museum

The Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Museum is one of only three parish-based museums in the Province of Cebu.  It showcases old liturgical vestments, parish records, religious artifacts and antiques and the Papal Indult that gives permission to the people of Bantayan to have meat during Good Friday.

Sunset at

Lantawan Sa Bantayan

Lantaw means “to watch from a distance”.  Strategically lining the seawall with a long stretch of benches interspersed with lamp posts and Ficus trees, the Lantawan is a mini park by the sea that offers a commanding view of awe-inspiring sunsets and of neighboring islets and the nearby Province of  Negros Occidental.

Obo-ob Mangrove Garden Ecotourism

A vast Mangrove park established by the residents of Barangay Obo-ob residents offers an enchanting tour into the Mangrove forest along an elevated bamboo trail that traverses through the thickets of the park.  A banca tour along the fringes of the Mangrove forest offers breathtaking encounters with migratory birds as well as marine creatures that abundantly cover the seabed.  A land tour may also be arranged to check out the various heritage resources of the barangay.

 

Ogtong Cave in Santa Fe

 

Ogtong  is an ancient cave served as a fort by the Spanish forces during their colonization here in the Philippines. Today, it is a natural underground cave with an enclosed pool of brackish  water.  Before, the entrance was narrow but the residents made concrete steps for easy access. Don't forget to visit this underground pool if you get to Bantayan Island.

Ogtong Cave

Ogtong cave is an ancient cave served as a fort by the Spanish forces during their colonization here in the Philippines. Today, it is a natural underground cave with an enclosed pool of brackish water. Before, the entrance was narrow but the residents made concrete steps for easy access. Don’t forget to visit this underground pool if you get to Bantayan Island.
- See more at: http://www.e-philippines.com.ph/philippine-tourist-destinations/bantayan-island-travel-and-tour-packages/where-to-go-bantayan-island-tourist-spots/#sthash.3AZYLcxa.dpuf

Ogtong Cave

Ogtong cave is an ancient cave served as a fort by the Spanish forces during their colonization here in the Philippines. Today, it is a natural underground cave with an enclosed pool of brackish water. Before, the entrance was narrow but the residents made concrete steps for easy access. Don’t forget to visit this underground pool if you get to Bantayan Island.
- See more at: http://www.e-philippines.com.ph/philippine-tourist-destinations/bantayan-island-travel-and-tour-packages/where-to-go-bantayan-island-tourist-spots/#sthash.3AZYLcxa.dpuf

Ogtong Cave

Ogtong cave is an ancient cave served as a fort by the Spanish forces during their colonization here in the Philippines. Today, it is a natural underground cave with an enclosed pool of brackish water. Before, the entrance was narrow but the residents made concrete steps for easy access. Don’t forget to visit this underground pool if you get to Bantayan Island.
- See more at: http://www.e-philippines.com.ph/philippine-tourist-destinations/bantayan-island-travel-and-tour-packages/where-to-go-bantayan-island-tourist-spots/#sthash.3AZYLcxa.dpuf

Ogtong Cave

Ogtong cave is an ancient cave served as a fort by the Spanish forces during their colonization here in the Philippines. Today, it is a natural underground cave with an enclosed pool of brackish water. Before, the entrance was narrow but the residents made concrete steps for easy access. Don’t forget to visit this underground pool if you get to Bantayan Island.
- See more at: http://www.e-philippines.com.ph/philippine-tourist-destinations/bantayan-island-travel-and-tour-packages/where-to-go-bantayan-island-tourist-spots/#sthash.3AZYLcxa.dpuf