Nuestra Señora del Rosario

The parish of Antequera was founded in 1880. The church by this date was of tabique pampango and other light material. The present church at Antequera is new and unremarkable but people go to Antequera to experience a different kind of heritage: traditional basketry. Basketry is an ancient art form, archaeologists theorize that basket making preceded weaving. Most exquisite baskets found in the Visayas and even in Luzon, come from Bohol. Every conceivable forest material is made into baskets which are available wholesale or retail at the Sunday morning market at Antequera. Be there early; by 7 A.M. most choice piece have been bought. Also available are bamboo furniture. If you miss out on the market, there are stores around the plaza that sell baskets but at a higher price. On Sunday's jeepneys go from Tagbilaran to Antequera hourly but on weekdays, trips are less frequent. Last trip from Antequera on weekdays is around 3 P.M.