We were a little out of breath after climbing all 438 steps towards the viewing deck of the Chocolate Hills Adventure Park. Since the massive earthquake destroyed parts of the old viewing deck in the town of Carmen, the one at CHAP’s became the de facto viewing deck before the old one reopened.

I have been to both decks, and even though the original one has a much grander view, this new one has much more up its sleeve than just a panoramic view of the hills.

The Chocolate Hills Adventure Park, more commonly known as CHAP, is a Bohol destination specifically made for people whose middle name is adventure. Besides the viewing deck, the sprawling four-hectare compound has a nine-course rope challenge, hiking trails, and a very unique bike zip line dubbed as The Rush.