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Balobok Rock Shelter in Tawi-Tawi – Ancient Caves, History, and Travel Guide

About Balobok Rock Shelter

Balobok Rock Shelter is a protected archaeological site located in Barangay Lakit-Lakit, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi. Known for its prehistoric significance, the shelter is believed to be one of the oldest human habitation sites in the Philippines, dating back to around 8,000 years ago. It's a fascinating destination for both history lovers and adventure seekers.

Backpacking in Tawi-Tawi (7 Best Tourist Spots)

For me, the Province of Tawi-Tawi is the hardest province to penetrate because of its geographical location. Not only that, it is always associated with "war" and, most of the time, being judged and considered as "unsafe" for travelers, which I disagree with! Bongao, its capital, is the busiest municipality in the province but has a lot of stunning tourist spots and destinations that are just waiting to be recognized.

Bud Bongao - Things You Need To Know

Bud Bongao, in Tawi-Tawi Province, is a sacred pilgrimage site where our Muslim brothers and sisters meditate and offer prayers to Allah. Not just the center of religious activity, this mountain is an iconic landscape, thus, it is one of the top tourist spots in the province. By the way, "bud" is a Tausug word that translates to "mountain" in English.

Solo Backpacking in ZamBaSulTa, Region 9, Misamis Occidental

What is ZamBaSulTa

ZamBaSulta is an acronym given to Zamboanga, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi. That's the usual route; however, on this journey, I made a twist and created ZamTaSulBa. I even made it more extreme by including Region 9: Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Misamis Occidental, which is part of Region 10. Details below are my actual itinerary for 9 days, covering 7 Provinces and the independent City of Zamboanga.