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Where in the world is Aguipo? It’s in Mabini, Bohol, Philippines…
Bohol is a province (think of it like a state) and an island all on its own in the central region of the Philippines called the Visayas Region. Philippines has 7,107 islands – during low tide! The country is broken into 3 main regions: Luzon (north), Visayas (central), Mindanao (south). There are over 120 dialects – many are as different as Spanish and Chinese. The dialects in the central region generally sound similar – think of it like English: British, American, Australian, Irish, Jamaican… Similar yet different but you might understand each other. Collectively these dialects in the Visayas region is called Bisaya. There is no “v” in the Filipino alphabet, so Visayas become Bisaya.
Bohol is a bisaya word that means “round.” And guess why the province is named as such?! Because the island is round!!!
Where in the World is Aguipo? Here’s a breakdown:
- Asia – continent
- Philippines – country
- Bohol – province (equivalent to a state in the US)
- Mabini – municipality (equivalent to a city or town)
- Aguipo – barangay or barrio (smallest administrative division in the Philippines, equivalent to a district)
How do you get to Aguipo?
- By Plane: Tagbilaran Airport or Panglao Island International Airport in Bohol
- By Boat: The main ports in Bohol are in Tagbilaran (SW), Tubigon (West), Talibon (North) although practically if you have a rowboat or a pumpboat, you may be able to dock anywhere
- By Private Ground Transportation: if you have your own vehicle, you can drive around the main “good road” along the perimeter of the entire island/province. You can also drive in the “interior route” and check out the famous Wonders of the World, Chocolate Hills. Whichever option you choose, follow the signs, or better, stop every now and then to say hi to the locals and ask for directions. Just about everyone understands english and may point their lips to get you to the right direction. Aguipo is about 100km from Tagbilaran.
- By Public Transportation: Buses, V-Hires (minivanst), tricycles, motorcycles,… it’s really a matter of comfort, travel time and cost.
However you get to Aguipo, take your time, enjoy the journey. It’s worth it. Aguipo is a place like no other.
