In Photos: The National Heritage Town of Boljoon

One of the most amazing towns in Cebu is the town of BOLJOON. Boljoon is not only famous for its southern twang, but it is also widely known for its well-preserved heritage trail. Walking through the streets of Boljoon will give you different kinds of feelings. A big part of it, however, is amazement. And when you look at its age-old bell tower, it’s main church, and the surrounding structures, you will realize just how amazing this place is.




The church of Boljoon was built in 1782. Wow!

This has got to be one of the oldest bell-towers I have ever seen in person.

The Simbahan ng Boljoon marker highlights the short history of the construction of the church.

The church facade features untouched stonework that will just amaze.

The main door of the church.

View of the rectory/convent sitting right next to the church.

The arch facing the South National Road and the ocean.

View of the church and the convento from the town plaza.

The very famous Ili Rock, which is also often referred to as Cebu’s ‘Southern Bend‘.’

The Boljoon town plaza located just across the town church.




The beautiful South National Highway at high noon.

28 thoughts on “In Photos: The National Heritage Town of Boljoon

  1. The church is 225 yrs old now. im worried about the building structure if it’s still safe and the bell tower too with trestle on it. Danao church used to be like that but they redone it. In Carmen as well leaked ceiling, job is ongoing now.

    Maybe its the only heritage church remain in Cebu. Good on you “Boljoon” Looking on my Cebu Map, WOW!!! Boljoon is in far end Cebu (S/E). Very tidy town

  2. i was searching for a beach resort located daw in boljoon, it’s called pearl beach resort. i wanna go there but ofcourse i want to have a reservationfirst, but i could not find an answer…the telephone #, the site, the room rates and etc. …can you help me with this?

  3. nindot dyud ang boljoon, kanang murag mini park diha atbang sa Church, diha tawn mi mag pahulayan sauna kada byahe namo, hayahay kaayo ba, nindot kaayo ang hangin, kung mag fiesta, sadya pod kaayo…..I heard booming na pod karon ang boljoon, naa daw gidevelop nga resort….maayo…keep it up….

  4. sa tanang nag comment bah…pwede man tah mangadto if kung naa moy vacant time……..gimingaw na gyud ko sa boljoon….nakapuyo man gud mi diha sa boljoon kay diha man na assign ang ako-a mama so miss na gyud nako grabeeeee..!!!! …take care always and bless you all!!!!!

  5. hi mr. leylander

    next time bah if muadto ka ug boljoon pakuyoga ko ha…hehehehe….suya kaayo ko nimo kay bisag asa lang ka….adto didto anhi diri…..grabee nang life mo…take care always and bless you…can I have your contact number pls….thankyou….

  6. bantay ka ha…when man sad mo balik did2….im too much excited mr. leylander…. bantay gyud ka ha….i will wait for that……sa wakas makabalik na rin ako sa boljoon….

  7. I want to go to boljoon but i don’t know where we can rent affordable rooms for overnight stay. anybody knsay naay nabal-an? kanang tag 500 good for 3.

  8. bitaw nindot jud kau ang lugar layo sa polution, ug dogokonon sa mga turista kai mau man gud ang mga tao ug batasan. Usa pa peaceful pa jud ang lugar. Goooooooood

  9. Hey Leylander,

    This comment on your post is way too late… I discovered your site just recently after rummaging thru the internet on places to visit while in Cebu.

    I’d love to see more of Cebu especially it’s old churches. Your site gave me the idea where to go next on my next trip. Thanks for sharing these pictures!

  10. southern twang diay ha.wala diay ka kabantay nga nausab ang tono sa imong busina pagsud nimog dalaguete? gikan sa tidit!-tidit! nahimong TIDET!-TIDET!

  11. nindot jud didto ganahan ko mubalik pero kas lang ug plete layo kaayo pero sulit ang plete kay nindot kay ang dagat didto,,mingaw pa jud nindot kay ang picture2X DIDTO

  12. nice gihahopon ang boljoon ba!dha gud q for 10 years studied elem.up to 3rd year high school!syempre tungod pod na sa but an nga mayor derama ug sa gov.sa cebu gwen garcia.keep boljoon tidy and develop!reserve history of boljoon

  13. sus oy..ibug ko inyo.. its a damn shame..wala ko ka visit south of cebu.. Naga to Toledo ra gyud ko.. but i been to northern part of cebu..we have family from Maya to Lugo..i notice you dont have any northern town features like Bogo.. Daan bantayan… what about bantayan Island like santa fe.. my favorite hide out.. thank you so much for all your hard work and for sharing your pictures and adventures with us leyn…

    M..

  14. boljoon – my father s birthplace. as my old grandmother would say ‘ang lugar nga giulaan sa inyong dugo’. USED to go there every town fiesta, esp when my lola was still around. loved the torta that my lola always made for the occasion. nice place, boljoon, quiet, clean, fresh air. hopefully it stays that way. methinks we should visit it before the developers run over the place.

  15. Anindot bitaw kaayo ang Boljoon. Puno sa mabulokon nga talan-awon ug ang palibot ninin pagkahapsay ug limpyu, giduyogan sa pagpkamaabi-abihon nga mga kataw-han nga namuyo sa lugar. Sa sayo sa kabuntagon, dayag kaayo ang kaanindot sa sidlak sa adlaw ug madani gyud ang mga visita sa pagkaligo sa kalimyu sa dagat. Hinana-ot ato nga ipadayon ang pag-amping sa aton maandindot nga gasa sa kahitas-an, ang atong pinangang Boljo-on.

  16. Sa akong pagka Boljoanon, nalipay gyud ko ug dako nga gipamunoan ang atong lungsod ug ligdong nga mayor kay ato mang nakita nga mi uswag ang atong lungsod pinaagi sa iyang kakugi ug paghigugma sa iyang lungsod. Busa gi awhag nako ang tanan nga Boljoanon nga magtibangay ta aron mouswag pa ug dako ang atong lungsod. Ug magpa salamat pod ta ug dako sa atong pinalangga nga Birhen Patrocinio de Maria kay usa na siya sa hinungdan nga kita miuswag. Kita lang ta unya sa Fiesta sa Birhen pohon ug maayog lawas. Mabuhay ang mga taga Boljoon.

  17. nice na ang boljoon karon..medyo karaan na ni nga mag pics.. if maka visit mo sa amo town,u’ll see the improvements..nice na ang baywalk..naa nay park..naa na sad mga nindot nga mga beaches..see you there!

  18. bitaw. nindut najud ang park sa boljoon karon “Muraya” man ila tawag diha dapita. Daghan2x nasad mga pwede ma-stayhan didtu. naa nay Club Fort Med.

    nice jud kau didtu. taga-didtu gud mi. 🙂 hehehe.
    ila-pang ipa repair ang church karon kay hapit na ma-half (literally) ang altar dapit kay river diay didtu dapita ages ago so humok iya foundation.

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