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Chocolate Hills are one of the most unique geological formations that you’ll ever come across. They consist of at least 1,260 perfectly cone-shaped hills in the Bohol province. When the dry season comes around, the grass covering these hills turns brown and they look just like chocolate kisses – and that’s how they earned their famous nickname.
Banaue Rice Terraces
Often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world, Banaue Rice Terraces have been cultivated by the indigenous Ifugao people for over 2,000 years. Located approximately 1,500 meters above sea level, these hand-carved terraces became a true sensation thanks to their unique lush appearance.
Tubbataha Reef
If you’re in the mood for a diving adventure that you’ll never forget while in the Philippines, it doesn’t get better than Tubbataha Reef. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in the heart of the Sulu Sea, and it will help you gain a new appreciation of the Philippines’ diverse marine life.
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One of the most spectacular rice fields can be found in the Muong Hoa valley between Sa Pa town and the Fansipan Mountain. Beautiful in every season, these rice fields are on the top of the list tourist attraction in Vietnam.
Machu Picchu, Peru
The narrow terraces, rediscovered in 1911 by a Hawaiian historian Hiram Bingham, were constructed from stone blocks. Watered by natural springs, these terraces were made to irrigate native crops of potatoes and corn. Today, in the Lost City of the Incas, there are no growing crops, just breathtaking grassy terraces.
Banaue Rice Terraces, The Philippines
At the Cordilleras mountains at 1,525 meters (5,000 feet) lays this Philippines gem, the Banaue Rice Terraces. For over two millennia, the Ifugao tribes have been producing and harvesting rice on these rice fields. But unfortunately, due to their emigration, there is less and less sown rice.
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Douro Valley, Portugal
Portugal, not only famous for its great wines but also for Douro Valley, one of the most beautiful wine terrace fields in Europe. Located close to the city of Porto, Douro Valley’s terrace walls are almost 500 years old. The scenery of the valley with its color changing is glorious all year long.
FOOD PAIRING (@winerylovers)Salineras de Maras, Peru
In Peru, there aren’t just rice terrace fields, but salt fields as well. This Inca salt pans have been used for centuries. The huge salt slabs are made only by the power of nature: the water leeches from the mountain, then it is evaporated in the sun leaving thick salt deposits.
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