Chocolate Hills

CHOCOLATE HILLS

The most famous tourist spot of Bohol which marked the symbol of this Province is in the Municipality of Carmen. These unique landform known as “Chocolate Hills” was formed ages by the uplift of coral deposits and the action of rainwater erosion. The hills are scattered throughout the towns of Carmen, Sagbayan and Batuan, and consist of 1,268 of the same general shape. During summer, visitors admire the scenery of the spot where rice paddies between hills are like golden waves of grains when it feels the winds’ breath. Mounds would gracefully transforms into brown like chocolate cones during summer season and it looks like verdant haycock during rainy days. Last June 18, 1988, Fulgencio S. Factoran Jr. Former Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources declared these world famous hills as the National Geological Monument in recognition of its special characteristics, scientific importance, uniqueness and scenic value.

Carmen, Bohol is home to a wonderful sight -- 1,260 hills like mounds of chocolate In truth, there might be as many as 1,776 hills spread over an area of more than 50 square kilometers. These hills have secret stories to tell, legends that even Filipinos don't know about.

The Chocolate Hills are a geological formation in Bohol Province, Philippines. There are at least 1,260 hills but there may be as many as 1,776 hills spread over an area of more than 50 square kilometres (20 sq mi). They are covered in green grass that turns brown (like chocolate) during the dry season, hence the name.

The Chocolate Hills are a famous tourist attraction of Bohol. They are featured in the provincial flag and seal to symbolize the abundance of natural attractions in the province. They are in the Philippine Tourism Authority's list of tourist destinations in the Philippines; they have been declared the country's third National Geological Monument and proposed for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.