Sibutu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The people of Sibutu in Tawi Tawi are known for their boat-making skills and craftsmanship. A finished boat is called a "lantsa". Tawi Tawi is also one of those places in southern Mindanao that is not on most tourists' bucketlist due to security matters. However, visiting Sibutu is possible with the guidance of competent local guides and clearance from the police. The people here are very hospitable, kind and eager to share their culture. #LocalSecrets #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines #Adventure #culture #trovember #outdoors
The people of Sibutu in Tawi Tawi are known for their boat-making skills and craftsmanship. A finished boat is called a "lantsa". Tawi Tawi is also one of those places in southern Mindanao that is not on most tourists' bucketlist due to security matters. However, visiting Sibutu is possible with the guidance of competent local guides and clearance from the police. The people here are very hospitable, kind and eager to share their culture. #LocalSecrets #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines #Adventure #culture #trovember #outdoors

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Cities near Sibutu

Due to the use of both motorized and paddle boats, Sitangkai is known as the "Venetian Municipality of the Philippines". It is also the southernmost point of the Philippines. It is a mere 14kms from the Borneo coast of Sabah, Malaysia. Travelling here requires coordination with the local tourism office and the military. #LocalSecrets #Adventure #culture #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines

Sitangkai