Established during the 15th century, the Saints Peter and Paul Church is the oldest parish in Cebu. It’s just appropriate to locate it here, as Bantayan Island is also named as the Lenten Capital of the Visayas. Since the Moros destroyed its original structure, the church was completely rebuilt and made from coral stones back in 1863.

Home to thousands of mangroves, the Obo-ob Mangrove & Eco Park was established to promote environmental awareness and preserve the island’s mangroves. It’s also a symbol of the people’s resilience and bayanihan culture, as its revival after Typhoon Yolanda is due to the help of the island’s volunteers.

Just a boat ride away from Santa Fe port, you can place the Virgin Island as the first beach you’ll visit on your trip.

If you’re more of a private person and your idea of a vacation is lounging around the beach with your bae, head on over to Paradise Beach. It’s a 20-minute tricycle ride from Virgin Island.

Want to try something unique? How about something with natural limestone rocks? The Ogtong Cave is one tourist spot in Bantayan Island that you should include in your itinerary. It’s a freshwater cave located in Ogtong Cave Resort, a popular accommodation in Bantayan Island. Even as a non-guest, you can still enjoy it for a minimal fee.

Home to the Spanish fortress ruins, Kota Park was built by the Spaniards in 1790 to serve as a military camp and watch tower. After the Spanish occupation, it was then transformed into a public cemetery. Decades later, the park underwent another major overhaul as it was transformed into a park with an in-house museum of cultural and historical relics.

It is a 187-meter footbridge that gives you a breathtaking view of the sunset – perfect for whispering sweet-nothings to your life partner, or for taking family selfies.

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