Top Tourist Spots in Sulu [And How To Get There]

When it comes to tourism, Sulu might be the least province you would consider exploring. I don’t blame you, the peace and order situation is usually the reason why people are hesitant to visit Sulu.

Well, if you are one of those few people who want to explore the province of Sulu, we list down the must-visit tourist spots in Sulu. Make sure you coordinate with the provincial tourism office of Sulu before you pack your bags and go there. The tourism officer will refer a guide to accompany you going around Sulu. The guide will bring you the “safe zone” only. Do not attempt to go beyond the “safe zone”. You only do not endanger yourself but also your tour guide.

Must-Visit Tourist Spots in Sulu, Philippines

Sulu Provincial Capitol

The Sulu Provincial Capitol is definitely not the best-looking capitol in the Philippines but it certainly has its own charm. Do not forget to take a photo with the Sulu Capitol in the background.

National Museum – Sulu Branch

The National Museum branch in Sulu was once the seat of the Provincial Museum and Library of Sulu. It is located in the provincial capital of Jolo, just a walking distance from the Sulu Provincial Capitol. This museum was established in 1981 to house ethnographic collections of Sulu culture and library.

Camp Bud Datu

Camp Bud Datu is a military camp situated on a mountain with an overlooking view of Jolo and the Sulu Sea. It is located in the town of Indanan, Sulu, one of the safe places you can explore while in the province.

Maubo Beach

Located in the town of Patikul, Sulu, Maubo Beach is one of the top tourist spots in Sulu. It’s home to a 1-km long stretch of white sand beach and is not far away from Jolo.

Mayor Samier Tan Beach Resort

Situated in the town of Maimbung, Sulu, Mayor Samier Tan Beach Resort is a popular beach getaway among locals. It features a wooden bridge leading to a water cottage where you can chill and unwind. It’s surrounded by mangroves making it ideal for your Instagram #travelgoals shots.

Talipao, Sulu

In Talipao, there’s a huge and colorful I love Talipao marker where you can take a photo with it as a background. You can find better markers somewhere else in the Philippines, but when you are already in Sulu, this is a must-visit tourist spot.

Masjid Tulay

Masjid Tulay is a prominent landmark in Jolo, Sulu. It’s considered to be the oldest mosque in the province making it one of the top tourist spots in Sulu. It was destroyed in 1974 due to the war brought by the conflict between the government and Moro National Liberation Front and was rebuilt in 2001.

How to get to Sulu

There used to be a direct flight from Zamboanga City to Jolo but it was stopped years ago. As of now, the only way to get to Sulu is by boat. There are two types of boat you can take, one is a fastcraft and the other one is slow boat. The former takes around 4 hours and the latter takes overnight. Once in Jolo, you can rent a private vehicle so you can get around the province easily.

Again, do not forget to coordinate with the Sulu Provincial Tourism office before heading to Sulu. You can reach Ms. Jainab Abdulmajid, the provincial tourism officer at +63 9175929225 or heressulu@yahoo.com.ph.

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Glen Nomad

Glen Nomad is a travel blogger and the founder of Escape Manila, one of the top travel blogs in the Philippines. He has visited all 82 provinces in the Philippines and has explored 53 countries across Asia, North & South America, East Africa, Europe, and Australia. Follow him on IG at @escapemanila