Chocolate Hills and Tarsier
jescapes on 07 25, 2008
One of the best sightseeing places in the Philippines is Bohol. It is here that you will find some of the world’s wonders. It is particularly famous of its world renowned Chocolate Hills and Tarsier, the smallest know primates.
Bohol Province is one of the Philippines sightseeing places not only because of its famous Chocolate Hills and Tarsier but also because of its century old churches.
The Tarsier is no larger than a man’s hand. It is about 15 cm in height and between 115 to 130 in weight. It has huge and steady eyes. They are specially protected and are considered part of the country’s natural heritage.
Bohol is best known for its Chocolate Hills, its most famous attraction. It is not man made but a true beauty of nature. The hills look like a woman’s full breast and are uniform in shape. They are mostly covered with grass and turns chocolate brown during the dry season. Its height is about 30-50 meters. It is estimated that there are about 1,268 hills in the area. It’s an amazing view that you should not miss to see.
Come and experience the Loboc River Cruise, an hour cruise in a floating restaurant along the Loboc river. The floating restaurants offer Filipino delicacies with matching serenades. While enjoying the food you will also get a good view of the lush green landscape while navigating the river.
Another attraction is one of the oldest stone church in the Philippines, the Baclayon Church, which was built by the Jesuits in 1596. Located in the town of Baclayon, a six kilometer drive from Tagbilaran City, the church’s massive edifice still retains its century old arhitectural design. Most of its interesting relics an artifacts are now stored in the museum inside the convent.
And if you love swimming there are nice beaches in Bohol too.
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