Awesome Places in Sulu Part 3

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SULU

Without a doubt, Sulu should be an overwhelming source of pride not only for its inhabitants but also for all Filipinos. As an eco-cultural treasure waiting to be discovered when peace and order prevails, these southern isles are truly the country’s best-kept secret, if not its most fiercely guarded. Read More: http://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/travel/ph-travel/76548-sulu-province-travel-philippines

Quezon Beach

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Patikul’s Quezon Beach was a total surprise.

It has a very fine sand that’s on the creamy shade of white. The water was remarkable; it was so clear you can see the undisturbed sand ridges created by the waves below the water. The beach stretches for about a kilometer and besides a few kids playing with a raft, we have it all to ourselves.

Quezon Beach’s seabed is pure sand. This is the kind of beach where you don’t have to wear slippers or reef shoes; you can go barefoot without fear of stepping on corals, sea grass or sharp rocks.

While, I prefer rocky beaches since they usually offer livelier underwater scenery, sometimes a sandy bottom is also fun. Read More: http://www.lakadpilipinas.com/2014/10/quezon-beach-patikul-sulu.html

Rajah Baguinda Shrine

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Rajah Baguinda was an Arab religious missionary from Mengangkabaw, Sumatra who arrived in Mindanao in 1390 and reinforced Islam until 1460. According to the Sulu Genealogy, his arrival in Sulu was welcomed by a resistance among the natives. The chiefs of Buansa tried to sink his boats and drown him in the sea. Baguinda, however, fought the natives back and inquired these people as to why they wanted to drown him. He insisted to the people that he came to travel and out of goodwill – to live among the Sulu natives who, like him, were followers of Mohammad. Knowing that they have the same faith, they accepted him in the islands.

The term Baguinda was of Menangkabaw origin which means “prince.” However, it was used in Sulu in the sense of “ruler.” Until now, it is unknown whether Baguinda arrived in Sulu with that title or not, but it is accepted that he did exercised political power at Buansa. Read More: http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php/Rajah_Baguinda

Maubo Beach

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Maubo Beach is located in located in the fourth-class municipality of Patikul, Sulu, Philippines.

Maubo Beach is one of the finest bright-white beaches in Sulu, and also known for its crystal-clear water and its one-kilometer long white sand. It is usually frequented by locals due to its accessibility. Read More: http://www.localphilippines.com/attractions/maubo-beach