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Sibutu - Wild hogs come in rampaging bands of black, reddish brown, white and spotted black and white. A hunter’s paradise, Sibutu also boasts of the sleek and rare "labuyo" or wild rooster, as well as birds of the edible variety: "balud", "tabon", "kingfisher", "orioles, "dandunay" of the peacock variety , etc. and of the kind classified as "pet" - green, gold and white parrots, canaries, lovebirds, etc.
Bongao Peak - A verible monkey sanctuary in the principal town of Bongao. It also serves as the "window" to the expanse of sea and the necklace of islands for miles around.
Tubig Indangan - Located in Simunul. Its main attraction is the first Muslim mosque built by the Arabian missionary Sheik Makdum, 1380 A.D. (Makdum´s tomb lies in Tandubanak on the southern shore of Sibuto).
Bongao - The provincial capital of Tawi-tawi The only place in town where simple amenities can be availed of. Lodgings are frugal. Bazaars and small cafes crowd the commercial center. At the marketplace, food stalls serve seafarer and native delicacies like the "tapa", cured boar´s meat.
The Royal "Kupungan" - The capital, located some eight miles away rises straight out of an Arabian setting. Along the coastline are houses on stilts built above the shallow waters. Docked nearby are boathouses. Padding out for a day´s catch are the sea gypsies that dives for pearls and fish at sea.
Mosque at Simunul - Another pilgrimage site built by the Arabian missionary Shiek Karin Ul Makdum in 1380 A.D., Makdum´s tomb at the southern shore of Sibutan continues to be revered.
Sitangkal - Tha "Venice of Tawi-Tawi" has an eye-catching appeal. The sight of babies learning how to swim even before they learn to walk is a delight to watch.
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