Loboc is one of forty-seven (47) municipalities (along with one city) comprising the province of Bohol in the Central Visayas. The town is politically subdivided into twenty-eight (28) barangays, and is a part of the 3rd Congressional District of Bohol.
Loboc is best known for its floating restaurants cruising along the scenic and winding Loboc River, where tourists are treated to a sumptuous buffet of native delicacies, replete with live musical entertainment, a truly memorable experience for foreigners and locals alike.
An additional attraction along the Loboc River is the lush rainforest, thick with different varieties of flora and fauna including tall coconut palm trees and other fruit trees. Tourists also stop by the rainforest to catch a glimpse of the tarsier, one of the world’s smallest primates, though the provincial government recommends visiting the official tarsier sanctuary in Corella instead, to help in the survival and conservation of the species.
Loboc is also the site of some of the oldest standing ecclesiastical structures in Bohol that can be found at the St. Peter Parish Church Complex, specifically the massive 300-year old stone church and parts of what is the Convento or Priests’ Residence, the upper level of which now houses a museum. Another attraction is the octagonal stone belfry by the river.
Loboc’s distance from Tagbilaran City, the provincial capital, is twenty-four (24) kilometers and travel time from the capital is about thirty-five (35) minutes.
It is a perfect stop for eco-tourists, history buffs, and families exploring Bohol’s countryside.