{"id":448,"date":"2015-06-20T01:00:54","date_gmt":"2015-06-20T01:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/?p=448"},"modified":"2022-07-20T19:59:07","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T19:59:07","slug":"hills-of-bohol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/experience\/hills-of-bohol\/","title":{"rendered":"Tarsiers and Chocolate Hills of Bohol, Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Tarsier-2.jpg\" alt=\"Tarsier on Tree\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Credit: Thinkstock<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>It isn\u2019t the Philippines\u2019 most popular island. Sunseekers often prefer the vibrant Boracay or the diverse Cebu and nature lovers conjugate in Palawan for its outdoor fun, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Bohol.d6138623.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\">Bohol<\/a> has the unique Chocolate Hills and the oh-so-very-cute primate, the tarsier.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<b>The sweetly n<\/b><b>amed <\/b><b>Chocolate Hills\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Chocolate-Hills-2.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Hills\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Credit: Thinkstock<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>While all throughout the Philippines there are similarities in features and attractions, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Chocolate-Hills-Tagbilaran.d6115208.Place-To-Visit\" target=\"_blank\">Chocolate Hills<\/a> is somewhat unique to the island of Bohol. The hills \u2013 shaped like \u2018chocolate kisses\u2019 \u2013 are spread across the island with a large concentration of them right in the middle, near the town Carmen, where a viewing platform gives visitors a panoramic view across the landscape.<\/p>\n<p>As with most geographical phenomena, the Chocolate Hills are shrouded in mystery, with story of warring giants throwing boulders at each other, scattering the earth around them, which results in what we see as the Chocolate Hills today.<\/p>\n<p>The best time to visit is during the dry season, when then grass on the hills turns from green to brown, hence earning its association with chocolate. The beauty of the wet season cannot be ignored, though. The hills are moist with lush vegetation and squares of rice fields are covered in a blanket of flowering crops, showcasing the best of the Bohol countryside.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Tiny<\/b><b> p<\/b><b>rimate: The t<\/b><b>arsiers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2112\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Tarsiers-2.jpg\" alt=\"Tarsiers\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the Loay River, near the sleepy town of Loboc, you can find the Tarsier Conservation Area.<\/p>\n<p>With a body the size of a human adult\u2019s fist and eyes that take up half of its head, tarsiers are one of the smallest primates in the world. Their existence is being challenged by changes to their environment and surrounds, and conservation areas are working to save this species.<\/p>\n<p>You can visit the conservation centres as part of a tour or by yourself, however ensure that you follow the rules. These cute-as-a-button primates are nocturnal animals and they appreciate their rest during the day, so be as quiet as possible when you\u2019re walking around the centre and don\u2019t use the flash on your camera. Also avoid making contact with the tarsiers, as their delicate little bodies cannot withstand the strength of human touch. Any man-handling by visitors can essentially break them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Other things to\u00a0do i<\/b><b>n Bohol<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Loay-River-2.jpg\" alt=\"Loay River\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Credit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/96386958@N07\/\" target=\"_blank\">Flickr<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>After visiting the Chocolate Hills and watching the tarsiers, take a serene river cruise up Loay River and experience the calm, and tranquil countryside. Dine at the floating restaurant on the way and try the fresh seafood and rustic local cuisine.<\/p>\n<p>Those into architectural wonders can visit the Baclayon Church, as well as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Loboc.d6143865.Travel\">little town of Loboc<\/a>. These areas were badly damaged during an earthquake in 2013, but the beauty of churches and the friendly towns folk still exist.<\/p>\n<p>The waters around Bohol are excellent for marine life and popular with snorkellers and scuba divers. Operators in the port town of Jagna, along the south coast of Bohol, are said to be excellent and operate throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>Thrill seekers will also find your piece of paradise at Chocolate Hills Adventure Park, where you can challenge different levels of rope courses and zip line, as long as you are not afraid of heights!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Staying o<\/b><b>n Bohol<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>There are plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Bohol-Hotels.d6138623.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\">accommodation options on Bohol<\/a> to cater for all comforts and tastes. You can choose to stay in the lively city of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Tagbilaran-Hotels.d3359.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\">Tagbilaran<\/a>, closer to markets, museums and jeepney transport around the island, or for a piece of sandy beach paradise, Bohol\u2019s Panglao area has excellent beachside resorts with modern facilities.<\/p>\n<p>Nature lovers will enjoy staying inland, among the hills, where they can experience a side of Bohol that is laid back and filled with country charm.<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Bohol-Hotels.d6138623.Travel-Guide-Hotels&#8217; icon=&#8217;entypo-suitcase&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Where to stay in Bohol[\/button]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em>Photo Credits: Thinkstock<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Credit: Thinkstock It isn\u2019t the Philippines\u2019 most popular island. Sunseekers often prefer the vibrant Boracay or the diverse Cebu and nature lovers conjugate in Palawan for its outdoor fun, but Bohol has the unique Chocolate Hills and the oh-so-very-cute primate, the tarsier. \u00a0The sweetly named Chocolate Hills\u00a0 Credit: Thinkstock While all throughout the Philippines there&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/experience\/hills-of-bohol\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tarsiers and Chocolate Hills of Bohol, Philippines<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":449,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,135,11,167,13],"tags":[168],"authors":[],"class_list":["post-448","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-asia","category-discover","category-experience","category-philippines","category-world","tag-bohol","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Bohol, Philippines - Tarsiers and Chocolate Hills | Travel Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Enjoy the unique sights of Bohol, Philippines. 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