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Highly urbanized city in Davao Region, Philippines
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Davao is the largest city on the Philippines' second-largest island, Mindanao. It has a huge land area, and the inhabitants like to think of it as one of the most crime-free large cities in the Philippines.
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The highest mountain in the Philippines, a dormant volcano.
The park serves as a breeding center of crocodiles and houses also a small zoo, with daily animal shows on the central stage. Possibilities to feed crocodiles, tigers and some other animals for a fee. Ticket includes an entrance to Butterfly Park (8AM-5PM) and K'Mindanawan Village (not a real village, but one for tourists, fire show on F-Su 5:45PM-6:30PM).
About 50 km from Davao, Eden Nature Park is close to the town of Toril. It's in the mountains so it's cooler than Davao City. It has nice walks, restaurants, horse riding and a Sky-Rider thing and lots more. It's a pretty good day out and well worth the trip from Davao.
This was a hangout for Japanese Forces during World War II. It is now a tourist spot in Davao City, where you can have a scenic view of Davao City (especially during the night). There is a restaurant, a pool, bars, cottages, and a trail up and down the ridge, where you can enjoy your stay.
See the Philippine eagle, one of the largest eagles in the world, and one of the most endangered. The center is home to about 30 Philippine eagles. Aside from eagles, it is also home to other birds and animals as well as raptors in a simulated forest environment.
A public park located along Legazpi Street. A park where people people gather around, enjoy the stroll crossing bridges,exercising around the walkway which circles the park, seeing man-made waterfalls, beautiful plants, etc. It is more enjoyable as the sun goes down and at the night.
This cathedral, built in the 19th century, is the city's main cathedral. It is across from City Hall.
Santo Nino Shrine
A shrine that is up a hill with views across Davao in which you can unwind, relax, and reflect. There are mass celebrations once in a while per day. A lot of people visit this place during Sundays.
No photos except on few recent paintings and a separated room.
Local history and culture of indigenous peoples.
One of the most visited inland resorts in Davao city. Has a very nice big swimming pool and is very clean.
For the ₱100 day fee you get the use of swimming pools, nipa huts, open cottages and a seaside veranda. Very clean.
One of Asia's largest wakeboard parks. Great place for day trips, or rent locally to extend your stay.
Mexican food. There are also Taco Boys in Gaisano Mall in Tagum, Matina Centerpoint, Ateneo de Davao University, SM Lanang, SM Ecoland, and Nccc Mall.
Garden express pizza. Also does breakfasts. Free delivery with no minimum order required.
You find Jenny Fried Chicken fast foods all over Davao city. They also sell grilled chicken for ₱22, pork chop ₱25, cassava cake ₱12.
Five pork barbecue with all the rice you can eat. Cold beers from ₱35. Has a garden where you can drink beer at night.
Low-cost fruits and vegetables.
All-you-can-eat pasta.
Serves delicious Japanese dishes at reasonable prices.
A great place to hang out. Ask for their Shisha Fries.
Red Knight Gardens
Knights Cafe offers a choice of local and Western dishes at its pool side bar and restaurant. WiFi and swimming is free if you buy food/drinks. Feast of Fish&Chips to Kinilaw and from traditional English breakfast to pizza. Good place to meet and get lots of local knowledge.
Serves the original pritong paksiw buntot ng tuna formerly at Petron Bajada, sinigang silik ng malasugui, beef calderetta, laing, kinilaw (tuna), lechon kawali and tuna sisig. Grilled steaks (lamb chops, beef prime ribs, burger steak) are also served. Try the latest Tuna Sisig na Pizza and the creamy halo-halo at its best.
Basti's is a cafe in Victoria Plaza, with an entrance outside as well as through the food court. They brew great coffee, and they ask you to pick between 'mild' and 'strong'. They also have pastries including an interesting durian cheesecake. Davao is a no-smoking-in-public-places city so smokers might find it useful to know that there is an enclosed and air-conditioned smoking section in Basti's.
The only British pub in Davao.
Single with Fan private bathroom cable tv ₱300 . Single with A/C private bathroom cable TV ₱525. Free wifi only on ground floor. best location and cheapest place for backpackers in Davao. has a small restaurant.
It offers free Wi-Fi access in every room, free Sun-to-Sun cell phone call, free calls to the US and Canada, hot and cold shower, Air-conditioned rooms with cable TV, telephone are ₱995. The My Hotel has security cameras. There are also Single fan rooms with outside bathrooms.
If you want real peace and quiet, go here. No videokes, guaranteed. You could set up a tent, if you like or get a room in a Bahay Kubo (hut). The owner's wife is a mean cook, specializing in Thai and Indian dishes. There is no in-suite toilet, but the "outhouse" is very clean and has running water. The site is several minutes away on foot from two tourist spots: Moncado's Camp 23 and Balay ni Moncado (Moncado's Whitehouse). You can arrange for a pickup at the Peñaplata Warehouse Club bus stop then take City Island Express Bus from Davao City to Samal Island. Or, you can arrange a pickup from Davao City.
Fan single/double rooms with outside bathrooms. A/C rooms own bathroom and cable TV. New and clean hotel. Has elevator and restaurant.
Two new D Morvie Suites in Davao city to add to the three in Cagayan de Oro and one in Iligan city. A/C rooms with own bathrooms and cable TV 12/24 hours. New and clean, but small rooms. Free Wi-Fi.
7 a/c single rooms with own bathrooms and cable TV. 17 a/c twin rooms with own bathroom and cable TV. 6 a/c Matrimonial rooms with own bathroom and cable TV. The GV Hotel Davao has 95 rooms.
Fan rooms with own bathroom.
A/C dorm.
Single fan with common bathroom, twin fan with common bathroom, a/c twin with common bathroom.
A/C double rooms with own hot water bathroom and cable TV. Free Wi-Fi in rooms. Can use the Kitchen to cook.
A/C single/double rooms with own bathroom and cable TV, free breakfast. Also has 12-hour rate.
Over 100 four-bed A/C dorms with common bathrooms. Has lockers. Has free Wi-Fi.
Economy single/double, deluxe single/double.
A/C room with own bathroom and cable TV.
Park Inn by Radisson Davao
The hotel is connected by bridge to the SM Lanang Premier Mall and the SMX Convention Center. Free Wi-Fi. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, there are international and local dishes at RBG Bar & Grill, the on-site restaurant.
Second-hand books from the USA and UK.
Low-cost shoe shop.
G-Mall
This is the largest Gaisano mall in the Philippines. Cinema tickets from ₱120 per person.
Has a Gaisano department store & large supermarket.
Has a large supermarket and department store.
Generika Drugstore is part of the Ayala Group.
By ferry
There are passenger ferries coming to/from Samal Island and Talikud Island.
By bus
Most buses depart and arrival at the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT) at Maya, Ecoland.
By jeepney
If you are up for more adventure, then do as the locals and catch a colorful jeepney. Ask around for which route to take to avoid getting lost.
By car
Another alternative is to rent a car. There are many cars for rent. If you don't know the routes you can hire drivers by asking the attendant of the rental company.
By bus
Buses are also available, but these tend to ply exclusively along the north–south route and going out and in the city area. Air conditioned buses to Calinan go from Bankeroham Public Market.
By water taxi
Another mode of transportation around Davao Gulf is through a water taxi.
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