Capital and principal gateway to the country. A few historical facets and neighbourhoods of varied interest contrast with this gloomy and stifling atmosphere.

Asia

With over 7000 islands, the Philippines offer very diverse landscape in a tropical climate, all year round. Sometimes uneven, sometimes idyllic, it is the country's landscape that gives it all its character. The islands are a reflection of nature in its purest form: dense and luxurious jungle, fine sandy beaches, stunning animal reserve, underground rivers, magnificent diving spots... A trip to the Philippines will trigger a range of emotions and sensations. &nbsp;From the effervescence of Manilla to the hikes nestled within the territory, the change of scene is stunning! Are you ready for your next trip to the Philippines?

The Philippines

Manila

The gateway to the central mountains of northern Luzon, this student city has an eternally spring-like climate and makes for an enjoyable place to visit.

Baguio City

Luzon is the largest of the 7000 islands that make up the Philippines. Mountains, volcanoes, white beaches, tropical forests and an urban jungle - Luzon Island's diversity is mind-boggling.

Luzon

Vigan

From the highest point of the island, you get a breathtaking view over this range of small hills that line Bohol Island.

Chocolate hills

Kazakhstan

Taiwan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Europe

Central America

Africa

North America

South America

Middle East

Oceania

A great mystery surrounds how the Chocolate Hills were formed. Local legend has it that this unique creation was actually a giant's maze. If that's the case, two big fellows would have been tackling it for days on end, until they were exhausted! Of course, geologists don't agree with this explanation. They argue instead that it was probably a build-up of limestone which led to the creation of the hills. Personally, I like the local version! I don't know the exact number, but there are probably more than 1,200 small hills in the centre of Bohol Island. The mountains act like a sort of carpet which spreads out across the small island. The hills get their name from their colour which changes from green to brown at the end of the dry season and looks like a huge bar of chocolate! If you want to see lush and abundant nature, I'd recommend going during the rainy season, but you can visit the hills all year round.

Chocolate hills Vacations

Chocolate hills: How to get there?

Chocolate hills: See when to go ?

Chocolate hills: For how long?

Chocolate hills: What to see nearby?