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The Simply Butterfly Conservation Center is our next stop in Bilar, Bohol. There is an entrance fee of P60. The center is full of….butterflies of course, what else!

It has a garden, restaurant and more. Here, you’ll see how butterflies evolve and their lifecycle are clearly explained. There is so much to learn about; however, because there are several butterfly centers spread across the country, we believe that this one is not an attraction that is exclusive on the island only.

We even took pictures across the glass with butterflies and look like crazy fairies!

It took no more than 20 minutes and we’re off due to our tight schedule before nighttime. We don’t want to miss the other 2 attractions plus shopping for pasalubongs and delicacies.

We then trooped to the Man-Made Forest. Mahogany trees flood the 2 kilometer stretch of the highway between Loboc and Bilar. A reforestation program was launched in the 1960’s and thousands of Mahogany seedlings were planted. Both sides of the road are lined up with trees and the uniform height and the branches block any ray of light. A cool breeze greeted us once we entered the stretch. We couldn’t help ourselves but take pictures of everything surrounding the area and it’s also a good thing that vehicles drove here once in a while and you get the chance to take pictures at the center of the highway without worrying that you will be accidentally hit by a passing vehicle.

It is almost 6PM and we need to hurry up and finish our tour before twilight. We are now en route to the less prominent attraction, the Hanging Bridge in the upper part of the Loboc River.

What to Expect:

• Nothing much to expect in the butterfly center, same old butterfly sanctuary.
• As for the man made forest, its a winding road full of trees that almost bend over to kiss the other tree across the road.

For details on the trip, you may read on these related posts:

• Day 1 Cebu trip
• Day 2 Bohol Experience
• Blood Compact Shrine: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• Baclayon Church: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• Dine at the Loboc River Cruise: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• A Day with the Tarsiers: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• The Magnificent Chocolate Hills: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• Crossing the Hanging Bridge: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• Pasalubong galore at Aproniana Souvenir Shop: Day 2 Bohol Tour

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