Davao

King of the Philippines durian, Home of the highest peak mountain
And nestle of the world’s biggest eagle

About Davao

Davao, named as the king city of the south, is the largest city in Philippines in terms of area and the most populous city in Mindanao Island. It is the commercial, financial, and educational hub in Mindanao. Moreover, due to its proximity to breathtaking natural attractions, Davao City is a convenient base to discover the natural attractions and enjoy diverse recreational activities in Mindanao. Davao City is regarded as the safest city in the Philippines, moreover, locals in Davao City are mostly friendly and welcoming to tourists. Davao City is blessed with stunning natural scenery, from its powdery white sand beaches to its towering mountains, there is no shortage of natural beauty. Whether island hopping at Samao island, exploring the majestic mount Apo, exhilarating at Eden nature park, or enjoy watching Philippines eagle, travelers will truly be satisfied their dream.

Davao, named as the king city of the south, is the largest city in Philippines in terms of area and the most populous city in Mindanao Island. It is the commercial, financial, and educational hub in Mindanao. Moreover, due to its proximity to breathtaking natural attractions, Davao City is a convenient base to discover the natural attractions and enjoy diverse recreational activities in Mindanao. Davao City is regarded as the safest city in the Philippines, moreover, locals in Davao City are mostly friendly and welcoming to tourists. Davao City is blessed with stunning natural scenery, from its powdery white sand beaches to its towering mountains, there is no shortage of natural beauty. Whether island hopping at Samao island, exploring the majestic mount Apo, exhilarating at Eden nature park, or enjoy watching Philippines eagle, travelers will truly be satisfied their dream.

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Samal island

Situated 2 kilometers away from Davao City, Samal island is an easily accessible paradise for sea-lover travelers. Its popularity, known as “the largest resort city in Philippines,” is due to the nestle of over 30 resorts along the island. There are Plenty of interesting activities available for travelers, namely, jumping and diving at Hagimit Falls, lounging on Kaputian beach, hopping on Talikud island, hiking at Mount Putting Bato, and exploring at Monfort bat cave. Samal island still have many activities for travelers to enjoy its tireless journey.

Situated 2 kilometers away from Davao City, Samal island is an easily accessible paradise for sea-lover travelers. Its popularity, known as “the largest resort city in Philippines,” is due to the nestle of over 30 resorts along the island. There are Plenty of interesting activities available for travelers, namely, jumping and diving at Hagimit Falls, lounging on Kaputian beach, hopping on Talikud island, hiking at Mount Putting Bato, and exploring at Monfort bat cave. Samal island still have many activities for travelers to enjoy its tireless journey.

Eden Nature Park and Resort, Davao City

Eden nature park

Eden Nature Park is renowned attraction in Davao because of its vast lush greenish area and serene gardens that offering true retreat and reachable nature of the city. Amphitheater, bird walk, flower garden and hiking trails are amongst the popular attractions. Travelers will exhilarate lot of recreational activities, that commune with nature, like skyrider, skyswing, skycircle or fishing village. Moreover, Eden nature park also offering secluded and peaceful resort together with restaurants with fresh organic ingredients.

Philippine Eagle Center (Davao City)

Philippine Eagle Center

Philippine Eagle center is worth visiting especially those animal lover travelers. The Philippine eagle, critically endangered due to the deforestation, is considered the largest eagles in the world. It is also the national bird of the Philippines. At present, it is the sanctuary of 36 Philippine eagles in which travelers will take photos for this giant lovely bird and witness them flying freely, eating raw meat in such a natural manner. It is also the house of interesting endemic birds, mammals, and reptiles in which some of them regarded as rare animal.

Mount Apo (Davao City)

Mount Apo

Mount Apo, located 2,954 meters above sea level, is regarded as the highest mountain of Philippines. It is also acknowledged by UN as one of the ASEAN heritage sites. Currently, it is attracting all mountaineers and hikers to visit its towering height and magnificent surroundings. For those travelers who are not keen on mountain climbing and hiking, they can visit Mount Apo natural park to witness endemic floras and faunas, incredible panoramic view of mount Apo and some indigenous tribe in this area.

Mount Apo, located 2,954 meters above sea level, is regarded as the highest mountain of Philippines. It is also acknowledged by UN as one of the ASEAN heritage sites. Currently, it is attracting all mountaineers and hikers to visit its towering height and magnificent surroundings. For those travelers who are not keen on mountain climbing and hiking, they can visit Mount Apo natural park to witness endemic floras and faunas, incredible panoramic view of mount Apo and some indigenous tribe in this area.

Lechon Buwaya

Lechon, literally means the suckling pig in Spanish, is one of the famous dishes in Philippines. However, if you need to try the exotic and unique style of Lechon in Davao, you need to try Lechon Buwaya, which is the roasted crocodile instead of pig. It is one of unmissable delicacy when visiting Davao. Travelers can find Lechon Buwaya in some buffet restaurant or in some special occasions like birthday or town fiesta.

Kinilaw

Davao is never run out of fresh abundant seafoods due to the bountiful vast marine areas. Kinikaw is famous seafood that travelers can easily find out in Davao. Davao Kinilaw are normally made from fresh yellowfin tuna, mackerel, or swordfish, with cucumber and chili peppers marinated in vinegar. In Davao, there is slight combination of marinated pork topped into the kinilaw called “Sinuglaw” which creating ubiquitous dish that travelers need to try once.

Durian

Davao is named as “the durian capital of Philippines”, so the travelers’ trip to Davao will never be completed without eating durian. Delicious durian is easily found in Davao. Moreover, there are lot of durian snacks available as Pasalubong (means the souvenir gift) namely, durian candy and durian tart. More special durian products are durian ice cream, durian cheesecake and durian coffeeccino which available in Davao.

Davao is named as “the durian capital of Philippines”, so the travelers’ trip to Davao will never be completed withouteating durian. Delicious durian is easily found in Davao. Moreover,there are lot of durian snacks available as Pasalubong (means the souvenir gift)namely, durian candy and durian tart. More special durian products are durianice cream, durian cheesecake and durian coffeeccino which available in Davao.

By Air

Since the distance between Manila to Davao is approximately 1,480 kilometers, traveling via air is highly recommended. Currently, there are 2 airlines operating in this Manila-Davao route which are Air asia Philippines and Philippines Airline. Flight duration for direct flight is around 2 hours. At present, Davao International Airport, is the main airport serving Davao City and Davao Region in the Philippines. It also providing the direct international flight to Davao.

By bus

There is no direct bus from Manila to Davao. Travelers need to travel via bus and transfer to use ferry. But the duration is very time consuming, which is around 48 hours. Consequently, it is not a good recommendation to use this option.

There is no direct bus from Manila to Davao. Travelers need to travel via bus and transfer to use ferry. But the duration is very time consuming, which is around 48 hours. Consequently, it is not a good recommendation to use this option.

By car

It is not economical to drive from Manila to Davao as it is not connected via road and need to transfer to Ferry. Also, the average time for driving is approximately 36 hours. So, it is not good option to use this option.

It is not economical to drive from Manila to Davao as it is not connected via road and need to transfer to Ferry. Also, the average time for driving is approximately 36 hours. So, it is not good option to use this option.

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