CHOCOLATE HILLS, CARMEN, BOHOL
Chocolate Hills is an unusual geological formation in Bohol Province, Philippines, about 55 kms from Tagbilaran City. There are at least 1,260 haycock hills but there may be as many as 1,776 hills spread over an area of more than 50 square kilometres (20 sq mi) with heights ranging from 40 to 120 meters. They are covered in green grass that turns brown during the dry season, hence the name. SOURCE :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolate_Hills.
LOBOC
Bohol Forest is a man-made mahogany forest stretching in a two-kilometer stretch of densely planted Mahogany trees located in the border of Loboc and Bilar towns. Before and after this man-made forest are the naturally grown forests of Loboc and Bilar which are thick with a kaleidoscope of green foliage, different species of trees and giant ferns lining the road. When you enter the forest, one will feel the abrupt change in temperature, especially during summer or hot season. It is hot outside the forested area, but once under the overhanging trees, one is refreshed by the cool breeze. This mountain area seldom sees the sun shine and most often than not, it rains here. SOURCE: http://www.bohol-philippines.com/mahogany-man-made-forest.html
Highly endangered Bohol Tarsiers (Tarsius Syrichta) measures 4 to 5 inches and is considered as the world’s smallest primate. Its size is no longer than an adult man’s hand and weigh only about 113 to 142 grams or four to five ounces. The primate belongs to the more primitive sub-order Prosimii or prosimian that dates back 45 million years. Tarsier can rotate its head 180 degrees in each direction. Tarsiers are nocturnal creatures, like the owls – sleeping during daytime yet very active at night. They hide in hollows close to the ground; hunts and feeds mainly on fruits and insects such as cockroaches, crickets, and sometimes small lizards. SOURCE:
http://www.bohol-philippines.com/tarsiers.html
http://www.bohol-philippines.com/tarsiers.html
It was in early 1980s that the idea to promote the Loboc River as a tourist destination started. River plays host to cruises on board of small bancas or floating restaurants. Visitors are treated to a vista of lush tropical vegetation such as nipa palms, coconut trees, banana groves, and bushes. SOURCE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loboc_River
Loboc Eco Adventure Park: Zipline Distance/Length - - - 520 meters, (return) - - - 460 meters, Zipline Height- - - - 120 meters - starting point, 100 meters - - - end point. SOURCE: http://lobocboholtourism.com