Quitinday Green Hills: A Mini Bohol in the Heart of Albay

Kung iniisip mo na Bohol lang ang may Chocolate Hills, guess what? Meron din tayong sariling version dito sa Albay—ang Quitinday Green Hills sa Camalig! Picture this: rolling green mounds as far as the eye can see, framed by the iconic Mayon Volcano sa background. Perfect spot for sightseeing, photos, at isang nature escape na malapit lang sa Legazpi.

Ano ang Quitinday Green Hills?

Ang Quitinday Green Hills ay isang natural wonder na matatagpuan sa Brgy. Baligang, Camalig, Albay. Kilala ito bilang “mini Chocolate Hills” ng Bicol dahil sa unique cone-shaped hills na green all year round. Pero ang mas special dito, may bonus view ka pa ng Mt. Mayon—making it one of the most photogenic tourist spots in Bicol. Unlike sa crowded na viewpoints, dito ramdam mo pa rin ang peace and quiet of nature.

Mga Pwedeng Gawin sa Quitinday Green Hills

Kung akala mo viewing lang, marami ring pwedeng gawin dito:

Sightseeing & Photography – Every angle is Instagram-worthy, lalo na kung golden hour around 4PM.
Short Trekking – Maglakad-lakad sa trails para ma-explore ang iba’t ibang perspective ng hills.
Picnic with a View – Pwede kang magdala ng snacks at mag-chill habang pinagmamasdan ang landscape.
Sunset Watching – The way the light hits the hills habang unti-unting nagiging golden ang paligid—unforgettable!

Paano Pumunta sa Quitinday Green Hills?

How to go to Quitinday Green Hills from Legazpi? Madali lang, depende kung may private car ka o commute mode.

By Private Car: From Legazpi, drive to Camalig via Daraga, then sundan ang signs papuntang Brgy. Baligang. Use this pin for accurate directions: 4J28+2FX, Baligang – Caguiba Rd, Camalig, Albay. Travel time: 30–40 minutes.
By Commute: Jeep from Legazpi to Daraga, then another jeep to Camalig. Pagdating doon, pwede ka nang mag-rent ng habal-habal or trike papuntang Quitinday (fare around ₱100–₱150).

Entrance Fees and Hours

Affordable at budget-friendly ang Quitinday Green Hills!

Entrance Fee: ₱50
Environmental Fee: ₱20
Open daily: 6AM–6PM
Best time to visit: Around 4PM para sa golden hour views

Where to Eat Near Quitinday Green Hills

Camalig’s Pinangat Houses – tikman ang authentic Bicolano pinangat (5–6 km away).
Sibid-Sibid Food Park (Legazpi) – seafood and Bicol dishes, about 25 minutes away.
1st Colonial Grill (Daraga) – home of sili ice cream, 20 minutes drive.

Where to Stay Near Quitinday Green Hills

Casa Simeon (Bacacay) – heritage-style accommodation, 40 minutes away.
Hotel St. Ellis (Legazpi City) – comfy modern hotel, 30 minutes away.
Mayon Lodging House (Camalig) – budget option close to the highway, 15 minutes away.

Other Nearby Attractions

Sumlang Lake (Camalig) – bamboo raft rides with Mayon view (20 minutes away).
Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave (Camalig) – unique cave formations (25 minutes away).
Daraga Church – historical baroque church with Mayon backdrop (30 minutes away).

Tara Na!

Kung gusto mong ma-experience ang Bicol’s version ng Chocolate Hills with the bonus of Mayon Volcano in the background, Quitinday Green Hills is the place to be. Perfect for a quick escape, budget-friendly trip, or even a spontaneous weekend adventure.

So next time you’re in Albay, huwag kalimutan isama sa itinerary mo ang Quitinday Green Hills—isang spot na siguradong mapapabilang sa paborito mong tourist spots in Bicol.