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Sunday, June 3, 2012

Alburquerque, not in Mexico

Bohol Video
Oceanjet Schedule
Weesam Schedule
Supercat Schedule
Lite Shipping Schedule
Going to Bohol via TubigonVote for Puerto Princesa Underground River as one of the World’s New Seven Wonders of Nature
Bohol, a one day tour
Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort&Spa in Mactan, Cebu
Going to Siquijor Island
Dao Waterfalls, Samboan, Cebu
Waterfalls in Ginatilan and Samboan, Cebu
Gilutongan Island, Cebu

How to get to Alburquerque, Bohol

Transportation

Let us assume you arrive at the Port of Tagbilaran City, the capital city of Bohol. From there, you ride a tricycle going to the multicab terminal beside Alturas Supermarket. Tricycle Fare is Php 10.00. The multicab will take you to Island City Mall or Dao Bus Terminal. Multicab Fare is Php 8.00. Across the Island City Mall entrance are multicabs routed for Alburquerque. Fare is Php 15.00.

Alburquerque is a 5^th class municipality which is the second town from Tagbilaran City and next to Baclayon.

The wet and dry market of Alburquerque, Bohol

Other sites to see in Alburquerque

Sta. Monica Parish Church

The most unique feature of this church is the arc stone bridge connecting the Church itself and the convent. This was once a scene on one of Bea Alonzo’s movie.

The uniquely built church of Sta. Monica Parish, Alburquerque, Bohol

Sta. Fe Beach

This is a favorite hang out during Sundays by families not only Alburanons, but also people from nearby municipalities.

Delicacies

Calamay is the favorite delicacy of the place filled with delicious ingredients. If you want to know more about the product, you can certainly ask the known makers of this product from Ponong, Alburquerque, Bohol. Calamay products are displayed in most supermarkets in Bohol. Vendors are also lined up in the Port of Tagbilaran which can be a perfect "pasalubong" way back home. It can be a good partner for any bread or biscuit.

Locations of Alburquerque Tourism Sites
(Click on the picture to zoom in).

Let us have some engineering discussion here so I can direct you to the different sites mentioned in this blog. Point A is the Sta. Monica Parish Church while Point B is Brgy. Ponong, Alburquerque where calamay is made. Point C is Sta. Fe Beach. Lastly, Point G is the Old and New Cemetery of Alburquerque.