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Chocolate Hills Natural Monument
Why it ranks
Field of more than 1,200 grass-covered conical hills across central Bohol, protected as a Natural Monument and on the UNESCO Tentative List since 2006; the Carmen complex has the main viewing deck.
Don't miss: Climb the viewing deck at Carmen for the 360-degree view of the hills.
Best for: Everyone on a Bohol countryside day tour; the deck is an easy stop for all ages.
Good to know: The viewing deck is reached by a flight of around 200 steps; hills are brown in the dry months (Mar–May) and green after rains. Tour vans arrive in waves from late morning.
Key facts
| Type | viewpoint |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | Viewing-deck entrance fee charged (figure not confirmed on pages opened) |
| Best season | Mar–May for 'chocolate' brown hills; Jun–Nov for green |
| How to get there | About 55 km from Tagbilaran; by rented car/van on a countryside tour or bus toward Carmen from Dao terminal. |
| TripAdvisor | ★ 4.2 · 2,873 reviews |
Score breakdown
| Signal | Points | How it was calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews · 45% weight | 37.8/45 |
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| Credentials · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Track record · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Transparency · 25% weight | 12.5/25 |
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| Evidence points | 50/100 | #1 in Volcanoes & viewpoints, Chocolate Hills Natural Monument, has 50 points |
| Score | 99 | 60 + 39 × (50 ÷ 50)1.5 · How the category score works |
Licences, accreditation & registrations
No licence or accreditation on record yet.
Address
Chocolate Hills Complex, Barangay Buenos Aires, Carmen, Bohol (approximate map position)
Evidence & sources
- tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g294245-Activities-oa0-Philippines.html — TripAdvisor Philippines attractions ranking (#6 Chocolate Hills Natural Monument): rating 4.2/5 from 2,873 reviews, seen 2026-11-04
- whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/ph — UNESCO Philippines state party page: Chocolate Hills Natural Monument on the Tentative List (2006)
- planetware.com/philippines/top-rated-tourist-attractions-things-to-do- — PlanetWare list: more than 1,200 hills, view from the Chocolate Hills Complex or Sagbayan Peak
FAQ
Where is Chocolate Hills Natural Monument?
Chocolate Hills Natural Monument is at Chocolate Hills Complex, Barangay Buenos Aires, Carmen, Bohol.
How much is the entrance fee at Chocolate Hills Natural Monument?
Viewing-deck entrance fee charged (figure not confirmed on pages opened). Fees are set locally and change; confirm before you go.
How do I get to Chocolate Hills Natural Monument?
About 55 km from Tagbilaran; by rented car/van on a countryside tour or bus toward Carmen from Dao terminal.
How is Chocolate Hills Natural Monument ranked?
Chocolate Hills Natural Monument has a category score of 99 (50 evidence points) and ranks #1 for volcanoes & viewpoints in the Philippines on our editorial methodology. Payment never affects rank.
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