Loboc Church

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Loboc Church

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San Pedro Apostol Parish Church, commonly called Loboc Church, is an 18th-century coral-stone Catholic church in Loboc, Bohol. Visitors come for its baroque architecture, painted ceilings and riverside setting.

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Loboc Church essentials

Address: Loboc, Bohol province, Philippines

The church stands on the banks of the Loboc River in the town of Loboc in central Bohol. It was founded as a parish in 1602 and the present coral-stone building was completed by Jesuits in 1734, making it one of Bohol’s oldest surviving church complexes.

As a Jesuit foundation later administered by the Augustinian Recollects, the church combines a cruciform plan and baroque exterior details with a neoclassical portico added in the 19th century; interior highlights recorded before the 2013 quake include extensive ceiling paintings by Canuto Ávila and his sons and a large retablo ensemble with a central image of Saint Peter and Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Loboc Church was severely damaged in the 2013 Bohol earthquake, declared a National Historical Landmark and a National Cultural Treasure, and underwent careful restoration before reopening in 2021 as the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Extremadura; visiting today means seeing both restored fabric and conserved artworks while appreciating the riverside setting.

  • Ceiling paintings: Ceiling paintings by Canuto Ávila and his sons decorate the nave and are a major visual attraction of the interior.
  • Retablos and altars: Five intricately carved retablos frame the sanctuary, with the central retablo showing Saint Peter paired with Our Lady of Guadalupe.
  • Façade and portico: The inner baroque façade, patterned after San Ignacio in Intramuros, combines two levels, pilasters and a 19th-century neoclassical portico.
  • Cantilevered organ loft: A separate organ loft houses a large pipe organ historically associated with the island’s early organ-making tradition.
  • Riverside setting: The church’s position on the Loboc River provides scenic views and contextualizes its flood-adapted features added over time.
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Loboc Church#

Bohol has a tropical monsoon climate; rainfall is heaviest in the mid-to-late year while a shorter drier window offers the most reliable weather for sightseeing.

Dry (best)
February - April · 22°C - 32°C (72°F - 90°F)
These months generally have the lowest rainfall, making it easier to explore the riverside setting and exterior details without interruption from heavy showers.
Shoulder season
December - January · 23°C - 30°C (73°F - 86°F)
Transition between wetter and drier periods with variable showers; travel is possible but expect intermittent rain and higher local activity around holidays.
Wet season (heavy rain)
May - November · 24°C - 33°C (75°F - 91°F)
Rainfall rises markedly, with October and November often the wettest months, so plan for possible flooding or limited outdoor time during heavy storms.

Weather & Climate near Loboc Church#

Climate

Loboc Church's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1422 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 60 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AprilFebruaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 23° - 30° 26° 138 mm overcast 85% 1.8 m/s 1.8 very high 11.5h
February Very Good 23° - 30° 26° 87 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.6 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.7h
March Very Good 23° - 31° 30° 69 mm partly cloudy 80% 1.8 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
April Very Good 24° - 32° 32° 52 mm some cloud 78% 1.5 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.2h
May Very Good 25° - 33° 34° 77 mm partly cloudy 78% 1.7 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.4h
June Good 24° - 32° 33° 114 mm overcast 79% 1.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.5h
July Good 24° - 32° 32° 133 mm overcast 80% 1.5 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.5h
August Good 24° - 32° 32° 103 mm overcast 81% 1.6 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.3h
September Good 24° - 32° 32° 125 mm overcast 80% 1.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.1h
October Good 24° - 31° 31° 184 mm partly cloudy 81% 1.5 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.8h
November Good 24° - 31° 31° 196 mm partly cloudy 83% 1.7 m/s 1.9 very high 11.6h
December Very Good 23° - 30° 27° 144 mm partly cloudy 84% 1.6 m/s 1.7 very high 11.5h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Loboc Church#

The church is in the small town of Loboc, reachable by road from the provincial urban area of Tagbilaran and from Panglao. The nearest major airport is Bohol-Panglao International Airport on Panglao Island; from the airport or Tagbilaran you can continue by taxi, private transfer or local jeepney toward Loboc.

If arriving by ferry to Bohol from Cebu or other islands, terminals at Tubigon or Jagna provide island entry points and onward road connections to Loboc; expect the final stretch to be on smaller provincial roads and arrange transport locally for the last leg.

Tips for Visiting Loboc Church#

  • Check locally for Mass times or special services - the church is an active parish and may close parts of the interior during services.
  • Respect restored artworks and avoid touching ceiling paintings or retablo surfaces to help preserve fragile finishes.
  • Be aware that Loboc experiences heavy rain and occasional flooding during the wet season, so plan visits around weather forecasts.
  • Combine a visit to the church with other central Bohol attractions if you have time, but allow for slow provincial road travel between sites.