The municipality of Lake Sebu that has been well-known for its culture, adventure and nature experience in South Cotabato is the top tourist destibation in 2022 registering 957,761 tourist arrivals, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum Unit (ACTMU) reported.
Dubbed the pro’s peco-cultural capital, Lake Sebu is the home of the Tboli tribe which is famous for weaving the t’nalak cloth, which was worn by Miss Universe Catriona Grey during the 2018 Miss U pageant Tourists immersed in communities in the place to experience first-hand t’nalak weaving, brass casting and bead-making and likewise hear their music and appreciate their dances.
It is also famous for its tilapia delicacies which locally grown by fisherfolks in the area, lake cruise, trekking and other nature adventure.
Located twithin the 7-Falls Resort is Southeast Asia’s tallest and longest zipline of which tourists who have tried it said “is an experience of a lifetime.”
Placing second after Lake Sebu is Surallah with 350,962 tourist arrivals, Tupi with 255,428 arrivals, Banga – 197,277, City of Koronadal – 109,273, Norala – 65,441, T’boli – 49,097, Tampakan – – 23,972, Polomolok – 15,928, Sto. Nino – 6,272, Tantangan – 1,682.
Lake Sebu has been the consistent top touridt destination for the past years in the province and was likewise recognized by the Department of Tourism SOCSKSARGEN as the top tourist destination in the re