The Chocolate Hills consist of between 1,268 and 1,776 hills spread across approximately 20 square miles in Bohol Province, Philippines. The remarkable terrain extends across five towns, creating one of the country’s most riveting natural wonders.
The hills are distinctly uniform in shape, with most rising between 30 and 50 meters in height.
During the dry season, the grass covering the hills turns a deep brown, giving them the appearance of giant chocolate cones; hence their famous name. In the rainy season, the hills transform as the grass becomes lush and green.
“Between the hills lie well developed flat plains that contain numerous caves and springs.” – Amusing Planet.
The Chocolate Hills are a major natural tourist attraction in Bohol, drawing visitors from around the world.
Many tourists have described being spellbound by the extraordinary beauty and almost surreal character of the landscape.
Greg Quinion documented his trip to the Chocolate Hills in November 2013. He wrote:
“As the road climbed upward, I found myself deep in the heart of a broad plateau, where rolling limestone hills competed with flat rice paddies for my attention.
Then, rather suddenly, there they were: huge conical hills rising up from the edge of a wet, green landscape.
I had first viewed the hills from the window of my airplane. From above, it appeared the Earth had broken out in tiny goosebumps. It was impressive, but nothing compared with seeing them up close.”
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The Chocolate Hills are a spectacular work of nature and a must-see destination for travelers seeking extraordinary landscapes around the world.