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Our next destination is an off-beat destination in Bohol that got noticed for its own version of the rice terraces. The town is ruggedly beautiful with most of its attraction lie along the mountains that watch over the town. From its beautiful terraces to its spring waters cascading down Bohol’su highest waterfall, the town of Candijay will always give its guests an adventure and a natural high.  Exploring the other side of Bohol this time. Located on the eastern side of Bohol, Candijay is one of the 34 towns that were established by the Spaniards in 1879. The town was originally called “Kang Dihay”, meaning belonging to the strong leader Dihay. The name evolved to Candijay after it was declared as a parish by the Spaniards. It is an off-beat tourist destination that offers mountainside attractions and mangrove covers by the sea. Its main draw is its scenic rice terraces carved along the mountains of Candijay. This man-made attraction placed the town in the tourism map that attracts off-beat travelers to this sleepy town. Armed with our rented car from JAR Car and House Rental, your SHUmermeley TRAvelers went out to explore the mountains of Candijay. Canawa Cold Spring Our first stop for this leg of exploration was the Canawa Cold Spring. The cold spring attraction was already developed to offer basic facilities to its visitors and guests. Picnic sheds and tables line along the cemented banks of the downstream flow of the spring. From here you can already enjoy taking a dip into its cold waters.  Canawa Cold Spring was a beauty that opened up our mountain adventures. A short walk along its cemented banks, you will get to its beautiful lagoon. This is the most photogenic spot of the resort. Surrounded by lush greens, the steep sides create a deep basin where spring water gets collected to form a deep teal-colored pool. Guests can take a dip in the natural pool but the resort requires one to wear a life vest for safety reasons.  The spring water is collected in this deep basin at the headwaters of the Canawa. The spring pool and the resort can easily be accessed by any type of vehicle. I have noticed that most foreign guests prefer renting a bike and exploring this side of Candijay. The resort offer basic facilities that guests can use to wash-up before continuing to the next spot to explore. Can-umantad Falls With waters cascading at a height of 60 feet, Can-umantad Falls is the highest waterfall in the province of Bohol. The water drops on a multi-tierred rock face into a shallow pool at its base where visitors can enjoy a quick dip in its cold waters. The name is derived from the local word “kan-uman tad” which translates to 60 referring to its measure in height in fathom.  Can-umantad Falls is the highest waterfall in the province of Bohol. The area was also developed to offer basic facilities to guests. A guide will be assigned to you from the jump-off point to the base of the falls. Concrete pathways lead to the picnic areas and base of the waterfall. You can enjoy a full view the beauty of the cascade while enjoying the cold water running over your feet.
I enjoyed how the guide shared with us bits of information about Can-umantad Falls. Although there are basic facilities at the jump-off point, the LGU needs to work on improving the area since Candijay has been receiving more attention from travelers. This would be beneficial in putting Candijay in the tourism map of the province. Cadapdapan Rice Terraces When we talk about rice terraces, the rice terraces of Banawe is the first thing that comes to mind. The “staircase” of the north is grand that it does keep visitors in complete awe. Unknown to many, there are other rice terraces attractions in different parts of the Philippines. Bohol has its own version of this agricultural wonder tucked in Candijay.  Cadapdapan Rice Terraces strengthened the tourism branding of Candijay. The Cadapdapan Rice Terraces sits atop the mountains of Candijay. The rice field when viewed in close up is like an amphitheater along the slopes. Cemented walkways/irrigation that run down the terraces allows you to explore the rice fields up close. A small hill serves as the viewing deck of terraces and can be accessed by walking along the irrigation system of the field. You can see a 180-degree view of the Cadapdapan Rice Terraces and the community. The view is definitely a feast for the eyes as you enjoy the gentle breeze touching your skin.
The rice terraces were the first to put the town of Candijay in the off-beat tourism map of the Philippines. Its beauty captured the attention of social media users for its tranquil beauty. A must-visit when you find yourself in Candijay. POST TRAVEL NOTES The Candijay Mountain Loop was an easy adventure for us since road access to these spots were developed. It gave us the opportunity to explore the mountain attractions in a few hours. Although there are still a lot of improvements when it comes to the site facilities, this would be a good opportunity to create a new destination to explore in Bohol.  Alam mo ba na may isa pang Bohol beach spot na talagang magANDA! Local governments have a huge role in developing a sustainable tourism plan for their communities. A solidly executed plan will provide alternative and sustainable livelihood opportunities for their locals. The LGU and the community needs to work together to properly implement a tourism strategy that would bring in tourists and, eventually, financial gains for locals and the LGU. Watch out for the release of our Candijay Roadtrip adventure video on my Youtube Travel Video soon. #MahalinNatinAngPilipinas Getting there: There are direct flights to Panglao International Airport, the gateway to the island of Bohol, from major airports in the Philippines and some international airports. Alternatively, you can also take a Supercat Fastcraft from Cebu Pier 1. Travel time from Cebu to Bohol is 2 hours. We enjoyed Bohol at your own driving pace aboard a rented car. You can check out JAR Car and House Rental in Tagbilaran, Bohol. This is ideal if you are traveling with a group with off beat destinations as part of your itinerary. Stay Here: We stayed at Casa Eduardo located in Anda, Bohol during our stay on this side of Bohol. They offer basic accommodations and is just 5 minutes away from the Quinale Beach by foot. Shoutout to my travel buddies - HULL & STERN Dry Bags for keeping my stuff safe and dry during my travels and MAGWAI for their alternative and eco-friendly products for my local travels.
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