Featuring Zamboanga Sibugay - Solo-Backpacking in Mindanao

My first destination in Region 9 was the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay, 3.5 hours by land travel from Zamboanga City. Ipil, its capital, is the usual stopover for buses heading to the cities of Dipolog, Pagadian, and even Cagayan de Oro. Like other municipalities, it's a center with big business establishments and busy streets. However, as a busy area, it hides something unique and is an Instagram-worthy tourist spot and attraction.


How to Get to Zamboanga Sibugay:

  1. By Air: Book a flight from Manila to Zamboanga International Airport. Travel time is about an hour and fifteen minutes. Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines have daily flights to ZAM.
  2. Ride in a taxi or public utility vehicle to the Integrated Bus Terminal.
  3. Ride in a Rural Transit Bus to Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. Travel time is 3.5 hours.

Zamboanga Sibugay Tourist Spots:

  1. Ipil Rotunda Obelisk
  2. The Provincial Capitol
  3. Buluan Island
  4. Dalisay Falls
  5. Mount Kipi
  6. Molboal Cave
  7. Tagbilat Falls


Photo of Ipil Rotunda Obelisk.

This is Day 5 – 9 Days Solo-Backpacking in Mindanao
ZamBaSulTa, Zamboanga Provinces, Misamis Occidental

As I have mentioned above, I traveled more than 3 hours to witness what this can offer. After getting off the bus, I used my Google Maps and walked to GV Hotel, Ipil, near Jollibee. Checked in. Rested. for 30 minutes. Walked on the streets again and visited the Ipil Rotunda Obelisk. Then, chartered a habal-habal to the Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Capitol. If you're from Zamboanga City, you will definitely pass by the circumferential road where the gigantic obelisk stands. It is iconic and can easily get your attention because of its unique design.

Photo of the stunning Capitol of Zamboanga Sibugay.

Visit the most artistic Provincial Capitol in the Philippines: I consider the provincial capitol of Zamboanga Sibugay the most artistic and colorful capitol I have visited. The colors, patterns, shape of the structure, and entire design are stunningly perfect. Aside from the artistic design of the capitol, the area was made special because of the mini-Disneyland exhibit in front. This exhibit includes real-life Disneyland mansions and castles.












Where to Stay in Zamboanga Sibugay:

  1. GV Hotel
  2. RedDoorz @ Jackie's Hotel & Restaurant
  3. Badsbrotel Suites
  4. Amylie Inn
  5. Babami and Jc Beach Resort

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