BARMM · Mindanao
Bud Bongao
314 m above sea level · Tawi-Tawi · 5.018°N, 119.745°E · effort 1/9
The sacred twin-domed mountain of Tawi-Tawi, guarded by long-tailed macaques and dotted with revered grave shrines ("tampat"). A stone stairway climbs through jungle to cliff-top views over the Sulu and Celebes seas.
Access and permits
Before you go
The provincial profile identifies Bud Bongao across several barangays, mainly Pasiagan, but gives no current visitor rules. Confirm the designated entrance, opening hours, registration, guide arrangements and fees with the local offices. General government office hours are not park hours.
Arrange with: Bongao municipal tourism office and Bud Bongao site administration
Research checked 2026-09-09. Source date: undated. Current access and fees must be confirmed before travel.
Trails
| Trail | Jump-off | Effort | Technical | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bud Bongao Trail | Bongao, Tawi-Tawi | 1/9 | A | 2.7 km out-and-back | Day hike (~1-1.5 h moving) |
Effort (1-9) is computed from distance, ascent and terrain; technical (A-E) follows the trail class, from a clear path (A) to real climbing (E). Elevations, grades and trail data are indicative - always verify with the LGU / DENR before a climb. Routes come from OpenStreetMap and can be partial or outdated; a mapped line does not prove a safe or open path.
Take Bud Bongao offline
Bundok ng Pinas keeps a personal climb log, records your track with the screen off, saves this mountain's topographic map for use without signal and shows the same access notes on the trail. No account needed.
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