Lamitan Travel Guide
Surrounded by intense natural beauty, the peaceful town of Lamitan is a good place to escape the crowds and relax for a while.
- Worth It?
- Only if you are in the area and need to get away from the tourist scene.
- What to Do
- trekking through the jungle, swimming in the waterfall.
- Best Time to Go
- during the cool, dry season from December to April.
- How Long?
- A day or less is enough to see Lamitan.
- Trivia
- Lamitan is famous as the site that Abu Sayyaf escaped from in July 2001.
Although this is not the most exciting place in the area, if you are looking for somewhere picturesque to unwind, Lamitan is a good place to spend a day. The jungle on the edge of town is full of colorful flora and fauna, making trekking an interesting activity.
There are a few comfortable places to spend the night as well as restaurants serving home cooked food. Visitors are sure to receive a warm welcome and be treated to the famous local hospitality.
Travel to Lamitan - Getting There
The easiest and most pleasant way to reach Lamitan is by taking a regular ferry service from Santa Cruz in Manila to Isabela (12 hours) and then taking a jeepney to Lamitan (10 minutes). It is also possible to fly to Zamboanga from Manila (1 hour) and then take a direct ferry from Zamboanga to Basilan (1 hour, 45 minutes) and a jeepney (20 minutes).
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