Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape

Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape is a 10,452-hectare protected area spanning six municipalities in central Bohol, centered in Bilar. Established as a national park in 1987 and reclassified as a protected landscape in 2000, it preserves one of Bohol's last large lowland forests over karst limestone terrain. Notable for its biodiversity, it shelters the Philippine tarsier, endemic birds, and extensive forest trails, caves and springs, serving as a key ecotourism and conservation site.

Visitors can expect a large forested karst landscape with rolling limestone hills, secondary and plantation forests, caves, springs and natural pools. The area is managed for conservation and ecotourism with marked trails, a visitor center at the Bilar entrance, and guided walks. Wildlife viewing focuses on the Philippine tarsier, flying lemurs, civets, and endemic birds. Activities center on nature walks, trekking, birdwatching, photography and caving in designated areas.

Initially established as Rajah Sikatuna National Park on July 10, 1987 by Proclamation No. 129, and reclassified as Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape on April 23, 2000 by Proclamation No. 287 under the National Integrated Protected Areas System. Named after Datu Sikatuna, the Bohol chieftain associated with the 1565 blood compact with Miguel López de Legazpi.

Named in honor of Datu Sikatuna, a significant figure in Bohol history, and represents the province's conservation heritage. The landscape is valued for community-based forest protection and ecotourism involving surrounding municipalities.