Introduction
When I was creating my itinerary for 9 Days Solo-Backpacking in Mindanao, The Pink Mosque in Maguindanao del Sur was on top of the list. I thought traveling to this province was difficult because of the transportation. Still, I didn't expect that Mindanao would have a lot of integrated terminals connecting the provinces, making it easier for locals and tourists to travel to different spots in different regions; like my solo backpacking, it was smooth and hard to forget.
How to Get to Maguindanao del Sur:
- Commute to the Pink Mosque
- By Air: Book a flight from Manila to Cotabato Awang Airport. Philippine Airlines has regular flights to CBO.
- Take a ride to Poblacion or City Proper.
- Ride a Husky bus bound for Marbel. Alight at the intersection near the Pink Mosque.
Maguindanao del Sur Tourist Spots:
- The Pink Mosque or Masjid Dimaukon
- Buluan Lake
- Rajah Buayan Silver Falls
- Kiga Falls
- Pangadilan Falls
9 Days Solo-Backpacking in Mindanao
It was my Day 2. From Isulan Terminal, in Sultan Kudarat, I rode in a Husky Bus and alighted the crossing near the stunning pink mosque. The Pink Mosque, or the Masjid Dimaukom is situated by the highway of Datu Saudi Ampatuan. It's also available on Google Maps, so traveling to this spot was not difficult. The mosque is painted with a stunning pink to symbolize peace and love. Also, this color symbolizes unity and brotherhood. To fulfill its meaning, the structure was built by the combined hands of Muslims and Christians. Very unusual because mosques are usually built solely by Muslim brothers.
Important Details about The Pink Mosque:
- Other Name: Masjid Dimaukon
- Location/Address: Datu Saudi-Ampatuan,Maguindanao del Sur
- Coordinates: 6°55′40″N 124°24′54″E / 6.92775°N 124.41510°E
- Opened: 2014
- Schedule: Open 24 Hours