Rajah Sikatuna National Park
National Park Limestone forest park with caves and hiking trails
On Bohol island, Rajah Sikatuna National Park protects limestone forest and karst terrain; visitors come for short jungle treks, cave exploration and birdwatching.
Rajah Sikatuna National Park is a protected area on Bohol island in the Philippines that conserves lowland and limestone forest and cave systems. The park is named after the historic local chief Rajah Sikatuna.
Primary activities include hiking, birdwatching and visits to caves and forest trails; the park protects important habitats for native Philippine wildlife. Trails and lookout points provide access into the forested interior.
The park was established as a national park and is managed to conserve the island’s forest, watersheds and karst landscapes. It has been maintained as one of Bohol’s principal terrestrial protected areas.
The park lies inland on Bohol island, within the island’s forested interior, and is accessible from municipal towns on Bohol that serve as trailheads for park access.
- Wildlife: Known regionally for lowland and limestone forest and for wildlife observation, the park is a destination for hikers and birdwatchers within Bohol island.
How to Get to Rajah Sikatuna National Park #
Rajah Sikatuna (Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape) is in central Bohol and is commonly reached from Tagbilaran City. From Tagbilaran take a bus or van (V‑hire) eastbound toward Carmen/Bilar and alight at the junction for the park; by private car the drive from Tagbilaran is roughly 30-45 km and typically takes about an hour. From the nearest roadside stop local motorbike taxis or tricycles will take you to the park entrance and trails (short transfers of minutes to a few tens of minutes depending on drop‑off).
Tips for Visiting Rajah Sikatuna National Park #
- If you're visiting for birdwatching or forest trails, plan dawn starts when bird activity is highest and conditions are coolest.
- Register at the park headquarters and ask about the best trails for sightings that day - park staff can recommend less-travelled routes and local guides.
- Choose weekday visits or early departures to avoid small-group crowds on the more popular short trails and waterfall viewing points.
Best Time to Visit Rajah Sikatuna National Park #
Visit Rajah Sikatuna National Park in the dry season (November-April) when trails and marine activities are at their most accessible.
Weather & Climate near Rajah Sikatuna National Park #
Rajah Sikatuna National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1581 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (158 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (187 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (200 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (158 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
