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PANAMPANGAN ISLAND


Panampangan Island is considered the longest and widest sandbar in the Philippines.



Its sandbar extends to 3,128.37 meters (10,263.7 ft.)

The Lone WOMANGROVE

Lahar or Sandbar?



It is characterized with fine white sand beach in the Sulu Archipelago.



Panampangan Island is an island in the municipality of Sapa-Sapa, Tawi-Tawi.



It is located inside Basibuli Shoal.


 

HOW I GOT THERE:

I was in Zamboanga when I was invited by my friends from Cagayan De Oro to travel to Tawi-Tawi.


We took Aleson Shipping from Zamboanga to Bongao, Tawi-Tawi for 1000php.


Upon arrival in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, we were greeted by Wads, our contacted tour guide from Department of Tourism (DOT). Mobile number: 09268752346.

Guided tour (Php3000/pax) itinerary includes:
  • Tawi-Tawi Capitol
  • Baloboc Cave
  • Simunul Island: Sheik Makhdun - Oldest Mosque
  • Sanguip Siapo Island
  • Panampangan Island
  • Bud Bongao
  • Chinese Pier
  • 3 Days Accommodation in Beachside Inn
  • Tour Guide
  • Service Vehicle
  • Boat with Boat Man
  • Bottled Water

Comments

  1. Ganda ng blog mo! Nice pics sa mga view ng Tawi tawi.
    Ask ko lang if me minimum number of pax para mavail ung 3000 tour?
    Thanks in advance! :)

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