Blood Compact Shrine
Sandugo Shrine
A sculpture group commemorating the 1565 blood compact between a Spanish explorer and a Bohol chief. It's the first stop on most land tours.
In March 1565, the Spanish expedition leader Miguel López de Legazpi and the local chief Sikatuna held a “blood compact” ceremony near this spot, considered the first friendship treaty between the Philippines and Spain. A bronze group on the raised platform by the sea recreates the two men raising their cups to swear the oath, with the Bohol Strait behind them. Entry is free. The shrine lies about 5 km east of Tagbilaran in Bool village. It is usually the first stop on land tours by hired vehicle, and the Sandugo Festival commemorating the event is held every July.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Dauis Church
- National Museum Bohol Area Museum
- Baclayon Church
- Bohol Bee Farm
- Hinagdanan Cave
- Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary
- Dumaluan Beach
- Alona Beach