This summer, I seized the opportunity to visit Bohol once again and as always , I never skip the must-see spots, I made sure to experience the highlights of the day which included a trip to the Chocolate Hills and the Tarsier Sanctuary. We headed to the Chocolate Hills first, the sun was blazing and the heat was intense but we still made our way up to the viewing platform to get a clear panoramic view of the hills. It was a true taste of nature and a delightful chocolate experience.
The Chocolate Hills are a stunning geological structure located in Bohol often referred to as the Giant Truffles of the Philippines distinguished by their smooth, uniformly shaped conical structures.They are the third National Geological Monument in the country. Natural Wonder: Acknowledged as a national geological monument, it is regarded as one of the most iconic landmarks in the Philippines. They bear a striking resemblance to the shape of Hershey’s kisses chocolates. I really wish those hills were made of real chocolate.
Chocolate Hills
Why they are called Chocolate Hills
The reason for the name Chocolate Hills is due to their unique appearance. Based on my research, the development of the conical hills began approximately one million years ago when the limestone platform rose from the ocean and became terrestrial land. The limestone displayed fractures or joints in a rectangular configuration and it was through these weak points that rainwater and streams started to erode the limestone sculpting it into the evenly spaced haystack or cone-shaped hills we see today.
Ascending a concrete staircase, the ascent comprises roughly 220 steps leading to the primary observation deck, which provides panoramic 360-degree vistas of the surrounding hills.
Blanketed in lush green grass that transforms into a chocolate brown during the summer months. The natural geological formations created by Mother Nature in Bohol. There are over 1,260 hills scattered across more than 50 square kilometers.
In this photo, one can see the viewing deck from the left perspective, the ample viewing platform offered a refreshing breeze. It was quite pleasant and breezy at that elevation allowing us to relish the full panoramic vista of the hills.
Where is Chocolate hills located?
The nearest towns to them are Carmen, Batuan, and Sagbayan but the main viewing complex situated in Town of Carmen. Bohol, Philippines
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