Sikatuna Mirror of The World — Attraction in Bohol

The place is about 30-40 minutes motorcycle ride from Alona Beach, Panglao. Went there on a weekday afternoon, not too busy. Sikatuna is a baranggay on the main island and is at a higher elevation, passing through cemented road progressively going up, with crisp mountain air and beautiful scenery making the trip enjoyable. It's basically a park crammed with miniature popular landmarks of selected countries around the world. On the way to the park, there's another tarsier conservation park you'll pass by, which is bigger and less crowded and had a more natural setting than the one near the Bamboo Forest road. At Sikatuna Mirror of the World, you pay 30 pesos of environmental fee and 150 pax entrance fee. If my memory serves me right, they're on phase II of development (plans were until phase V) but the attractions were enough for an hour visit. There is a wide parking space adjacent to the souvenir stores before you enter the park. No food/drinks allowed inside but there's a resto atop the hill inside the park. The area is well maintained and relatively new. Its kitschiness is a nice counterfoil after visiting the natural attractions of Bohol (river, hills, and sea). Can't wait to come back after they're done with its full development. When taking pictures, skillfully maneuver the angles of your camera and pictures would come out actually looking like you've been to that country. There's a resto/snack bar at the coliseum looking structure...

Sikatuna’s Mirror of the World has become a common, often spontaneous, addition to many Bohol itineraries. Its popularity is largely fueled by strong local word-of-mouth and a strategic location on the main highway connecting the island’s primary attractions, including the Loboc River, the Tarsier Sanctuary, and the Chocolate Hills, making it an easy and tempting detour.

The park's main draw is its collection of scaled-down replicas of global landmarks, offering plentiful photo opportunities. However, the open-air experience is subject to Bohol's unpredictable weather, which can shift quickly from rain to intense heat. Beyond the novelty, some visitors may find more value in observing the craftsmanship of the imitations rather than the views themselves.

Practical amenities include an on-site cafe, though local food stalls just outside the entrance selling snacks like Banana Cue and souvenir shirts are also popular. For a ₱150 entrance fee, the park provides a lighthearted diversion primarily suited for the domestic market and families looking for fun, shareable photos. For other travelers, its appeal will depend on whether this quick, novelty-driven experience justifies a stop amid Bohol's more renowned...

Visited January 4, 2023 around 4PM. Based on their infographs found at the entrance, the attraction is not yet complete. Even so, we enjoyed our time there.

Before going in the main entrance of the park, we had to pay an environmental fee of Php20 person ($0.36). Upon arriving the park, we paid entrance fees of Php150 each ($2.68) + Php100 ($1.79) for a group photo with 1 printed copy.

There's a cafe/restaurant near the Big Ben and Acropolis area. We tried their Nutella Milktea and Strawberry Cheesecake Milktea. It was fairly okay. 😅

There are also bathroom and benches located inside the park, so if you're tired you can rest. Yes, you might get tired because there's gonna be a lot of walking and climbing stairs.

Few suggestions: Wear something comfy and light. Alternatively, you may pack extra shirts and face towel for changing after. If you see the photographer, have your photo taken as early as possible...while you are still fresh and there's still daylight. (**During the time we got our photo taken at 6PM, it was dark and we don't have much choice with where we want our photo taken. Plus, there's a lot of group lined up.) Make sure your camera and phone batteries are fully...