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Notable river spot · Basilan, Philippines

Bubuan Island

Bubuan Island is a river spot in Basilan, Philippines.

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Bubuan Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Bubuan Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Bubuan Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 6.34984, 121.96209. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Bubuan Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Bubuan Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Bubuan Island?

    Nearby: Great Santa Cruz Island (river spot, 73 km), Mount Bulutbulibato (viewpoint, 0 km), Tinuse Beach (beach, 13 km), Tumajubun Cascade (waterfall, 17 km), Abong-abong Peak (viewpoint, 21 km), Tamuk Island (river spot, 24 km).

    Is Bubuan Island worth visiting?

    Bubuan Island is listed as a notable river spot in Philippines on Spotwander.