It was named after the Bohol chieftain who entered into a blood-compact with Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi on the island in 1565.

[1] The Rajah Sikatuna park occupies the low mountain range in the south of Bohol island which corresponds geographically with the municipalities of Carmen, Sierra Bullones, Garcia Hernandez, Valencia, Dimiao, Bilar, Loboc and Batuan.

[4] The park has an average elevation of 400 metres (1,300 ft) and is composed of 60% limestone forest, 15% grassland, 5% plantations, and 10% permanent agricultural areas.

[1][4][5] The park has more than 30 kilometers of marked trails for wildlife observation, over 100 caves, a camping area and a swimming pool.

[1][6] At the summit of Bilar Peak, an observation tower has been constructed providing panoramic views of the park and surrounding countryside, including the nearby island of Panglao and even Cebu.