Chocolate Hills Philippines

The image above is of the Chocolate Hills, Philippines. It is locted in the island of Bohol, the tenth largest island in the Philippines and located in the Visayas. Bohol has three main attractions: the mahogany forest, the world’s smallest primate the Tarsier, and a geological wonder which is known as the Chocolate Hills. So if you want to visit the Philippines, be sure to not miss this island.

Features of Chocolate Hills in Philippines

The hills from a distance give an impression of half a ball grown out of the ground.
The molehill-shaped almost the same sized hills make for a spectacular sight.
The conical shaped or dome-shaped hills are actually limestone hills wrapped in grass.
The largest dome measures to about 120 meters in height.
The entire area make for a picturesque landscape embracing rice fields and an avenue of households made of diamond patterned sawali or bamboo slats.
One should catch amazing sights of the Chocolate hills during dawn or twilight. They are sure to mesmerize you during this time.
The dense vegetation of the hills is mainly of the hardy grass species. The area in between the hills is utilized for rice cultivation and cultivation of other crops.