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- The Chocolate Hills
The Chocolate Hills
The Filipino province of Bohol's most famous tourist attraction,
and a regular feature on lists of the top 10 things to see in the
Philippines, the area known as the Chocolate Hills is a geological
marvel: a vast plain consisting of 1,776 conical hills formed from
grass-covered limestone. Near the end of the dry season (April or
May), the hills turn a chocolate-brown colour, and start to
resemble enormous molehills. On seeing the Chocolate Hills,
visitors will at first be incredulous that the preposterously
symmetrical hills were not man-made; however, as you climb the
observation deck and get a sense of the scale of the area, you will
realise that such a feat could not have been achieved by human
beings. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the most alien
landscapes you will encounter anywhere on earth, an excursion to
the Chocolate Hills is a must for anyone on holiday in the
Philippines.
Information & Facts
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Language
The official language of the Philippines is Filipino, but
English is widely spoken. Tagalog is the most predominant of the
many dialects or local languages spoken throughout the
islands.
Money
The currency of the Philippines is the Peso (PHP), which is
divided into 100 centavos. Major credit cards are widely accepted
in the cities and tourist destinations. Banks do not always accept
travellers cheques, but a receipt of purchase is useful. ATMs are
available in the major cities. US dollars are widely accepted in
Manila and other tourist areas and are the easiest currency to
exchange; otherwise Euros and Pounds Sterling can also be exchanged
in banks and hotels. Banks open from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday,
but their ATMs are open 24 hours. It is best to carry pesos when
travelling outside of major centres.
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