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TARSIER IN BOHOL

The Philippine tarsier, known locally as mawumag in Cebuano and other Visayan languages, and magô in Waray, is a species of tarsier endemic to the Philippines. It is found in the southeastern part of the archipelago, particularly on the islands of Bohol, Samar and Leyte. 

WHY IS TARSIER FAMOUS IN BOHOL ?

With their big eyes as well as long fingers and toes gripped firmly onto tree branches, the unique appearance of the Philippine tarsier have made them popular among tourists.

INTERISTING FACTS ABOUT TARSIER

The large forward-facing eyes allow tarsiers to accurately assess distances for safe leaping. Tarsiers can leap distances up to 5.4 m (18 ft.). Tarsiers capable of turning their heads nearly 180° in each direction, allowing them the ability to rotate their heads almost 360°

WHERE CAN YOU SEE A TARSIER IN BOHOL

-IN PHILIPPINE TARSIER SANCTUARY LOCATED IN CORELLA BOHOL

-IN TARSIER CONSERVATION AREA LOCATED IN LOBOC BOHOL

ENTRANCE FEE

Entrance fee to the Philippines Tarsier Sanctuary is P60 per person. They are open daily from 8:30am to 4pm. To attract more guests, the Philippines Tarsier Sanctuary has established a visitor's complex

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CHOCOLATE HILLS

CHOCOLATE HILLS

-CHOCOLATEHILLS 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 kilometers. They are covered in green grass that turns brown during the dry season,

-WHAT IS CHOCOLATE HILLS FAMOUS FOR ? Chocolate Hills in Bohol is a famed tourist attraction in the Philippines which continues to draw attention for its unique and majestic characteristics. There are more than 1,000 symmetrical mounds, conical and dome-shaped that most people liken them to Hershey's Kisses.

-CHOCOLATE HILLS ENTRANCE FEE Entrance fee at the Chocolate Hills Viewpoint Complex is 50 Php. Visitors then need to climb up around 200+ steps to reach the viewing deck, which is mounted on two actual chocolate hills, offering a 360-degree view of the magnificent hill formations

-WHERE IS CHOCOLATE HILLS LOCATED ?

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