The Chocolate Hills are simply a mystery. Others believe that the hills are exposed coral formations weathered from thousands of years. Whatever the history, the 1,268 hills in Bohol are magnificent to see—completely uniform in size and shape. They stand about 30-50 meters high, covered in grass, but at the end of the dry season, turn chocolate in color. You can climb 214 steps to an observation hill near the complex to view the immensity in the number of hills.

To get there—Bayan ko travel and tours can arrange a trip to the Chocolate Hills. There are very few places to stay in the Chocolate Hills, so you should make this a day trip. Viewing the hills is free.

The Philippines boasts of being home to major tourist attractions of the world. Bohol in Philippines is home to exotic beaches and majestic hills. The famous Alona Beach at Panglao is located in Bohol. Chocolate hills in Philippines is a major attraction of Bohol. There is no natural formation in the world like the Chocolate hills in Philippines. The hills are estimated to be 1,268 individual mounds to about 1,776. The chocolate hills are spread across the towns of Carmen, Batuan and Sagbayan in Bohol.

Features of Chocolate Hills in Philippines:

• 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.