TOP 3 MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN THE PHILIPINES

1. Bohol / Chocolate Hills

The Chocolate Hills of Bohol are one of the most iconic locations and natural phenomenons in the Philippines. The geological formation of the chocolate hills will leave you in awe, even more so at sunrise or sunset! With over 1,260 hills rolling into the horizon, they are covered with lush greens except during the dry season where the grass turns brown and gives the hills their name. This has to be one of the most unique landscapes in the Philippines and maybe even the world!.The Chocolate Hills are a geological formation in the Bohol province of the Philippines. There are at least 1,260 hills but there may be as many as 1,776 hills spread over an area of more than 50 square kilometres. They are covered in green grass that turns brown during the dry season, hence the name. Wikipedia

Elevation: 120 m

Area: 50 km²

Management: Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Age of rock: Late Pliocene to Early Pleistocene

What to do:

• Trek the Chocolate hills, located 2km North of Tagbilaran city center by tricycle.
• Search for the smallest primate in the World, the tarsier.
• Visit Hinagdanan caves en route to the hills and take a dip in the pools where hanging stalagmites reflect in the crystal clear water below.

Where to stay:

• Alona Beach is a great place to perch to explore the wonders of Bohol! There are many accommodation types to suit all budgets including the cheapest but best-rated hostel, HM & B Backpackers Inn.

• 2. Boracay

  
  A 4km stretch of white sand that was once voted “the best beach in the World”, the aptly named white beach on Boracay island is an absolute must for beach lovers searching for turquiose seas, white powder sands and a slice of the good life. Arriving at Caticlan jetty, visitors to Boracay can get on a boat that ferries passengers from 5am and 9pm to the island. Breakfast on the beach, water sports across the ocean, cliff jumping, inflateable playgrounds, bar crawls and golden sunsets are the order of the day!.Boracay is a small island in the central Philippines. It's known for its resorts and beaches. Along the west coast, White Beach is backed by palm trees, bars and restaurants. On the east coast, strong winds make Bulabog Beach a hub for water sports. Nearby, the observation deck on Mount Luho offers panoramic views over the island. Offshore, coral reefs and shipwrecks are home to diverse marine life.
  Area: 10.32 km²
  Province: Aklan
  Barangays: Balabag; Manoc-Manoc; Yapak
  Region: Western Visayas
  What to do:
  • Cliff jumping at Ariels point with 5 cliff jumps ranging from 3 metres to 13 metres.
  • Sunsets don’t come more orange and hazy than in Boracay. Grab a beer and get set to enjoy simply some of the best sunsets the Philippines has to offer!
  • Kite surf on Bulabog beach where winds allow for optimal conditions!
  Where to stay:
  • Hostel Avenue is the first hostel located on the white beach strip for a cheap way to roll out of bed and onto the beach!

    3. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

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    The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is a protected area of the Philippines. The park is located in the Saint Paul Mountain Range on the western coast of the island of Palawan, about 80 kilometres north of the city centre of Puerto Princesa, and contains the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River. Wikipedia

    Address: Puerto Princesa, Palawan
    Area: 85.72 mi²
    Phone: (02) 523 6023
    Established: November 12, 1999
    Management: Department of Environment and Natural Resources
    UNESCO Site Id: 652
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