The Chocolate Hills Bohol The Philippines

• The Chocolate Hills and its immediate environs are relatively flat to rolling topography with elevation ranges from 100 m to 500 m above sea level. It has been declared the country’s 3rd National Geological Monument in recognition of its scientific value and geomorphic uniqueness. Similar to the formations found in Java, the conical and almost symmetrical and same sized hills known as ‘’Chocolate Hills ‘’ are more aesthetically extensive.
• These were the uplift of coral deposits and the action of rainwater and erosion. The Hills are located throughout the towns of Carmen, Batuan and Sagbayan and consist of 1,776 mounds of the same general shape.
• During the dry season when precipitation is inadequate, the grass covered hills turn chocolate brown, hence the name in reference to a confection.