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Chocolate Hills (Carmen, Bohol)
Best time to visit
Late afternoon, around 3-5 PM, offers the best light when the hills take on golden-brown tones and temperatures cool; dry season from November to May gives clearer skies and easier walking.
Budget tips
Small entrance fee at the Chocolate Hills Complex, about PHP 50 per person, plus a nominal parking fee for vehicles, so bring cash; join a shared van or combined day tour to reduce transport costs.
Recommended for
Photography enthusiasts, Nature lovers, Day trippers, Families with older children
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Greiti faktai: Knoblike grassy cones rise in orderly clusters across the landscape, with counts typically cited between about 1,260 and 1,776 depending on the survey. Visitors notice the grassy mounds take on a cocoa-brown hue in the dry season, transforming the panorama into a sculpted patchwork visible from the viewing platforms.
Svarbiausi dalykai: Golden morning light picks out every ridge and shadow, turning the cones into a honeycombed ocean of mini-volcanoes where the scent of warm grass drifts on the breeze. Local storytellers pass along a legend about a giant named Arogo and his lover Aloya, and guides will often point to a few larger mounds while recounting the tale, adding a human, slightly mischievous note to the landscape.
Insider tips
- Wear sturdy shoes, viewing platform access uses many steps and paths can be dusty.
- Arrive before 9 AM or after 3 PM to avoid the largest tour-bus crowds and harsh midday light.
- Bring water and sun protection, there is limited shade on the viewing deck and trails.
- For best photos, frame a nearby mound in the foreground from the main deck, or use the opposite staircase for wider, symmetrical panoramas.
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