Davao is one of the largest cities in the world in terms of land area. But more than the vast expanse of land, Davao boast of cultural, commercial and natural resources that make it one of the most visited destinations in the southerns part of the Philippines. A whole range of adventure activities also draw tourists and weekenders to this province.
ADVENTURES IN DAVAO
Contents
1 ADVENTURES IN DAVAO
2 FOOD TRIP
3 LOCAL FINDS
4 BOARD AND LODGING
While in Davao, try one of the most popular adventure activities in Santa Cruz, Davao Del Sur, white water tubing (Php 200) down the Sibulan River in Bgy. Darong. The whole route takes two hours to complete.
After tubing adventure, buy the famous fruit of Davao — durian sold a kilo for only Php 25, the arancillo variety which they sold for Php 40 People’s Park, a four—hectare leisure zone which opened in 2008, is located at the heart of the city 5 and has become popular among tourists influence of Chinese culture remains apparent in the temples that dot the city and its outskirts.
The Long Hua Temple or the Temple of the Dragon (Cabaguio St.). Admission is also free and it is open from 7:30am until 4:30pm every day. The Taoist Temple (RGA Village between Dakudao and Cabaguio Avenues), with its red pagoda made of bricks.
It used to be one of the tallest buildings but now the temple is obscured by the growing number of building structures within its vicinity. Tthe Philippine Eagle Research and Nature Center (tel. no. 082-224-3021, Php 50 admission fee, open every day 8am — 5pm). The center features the largest eagles not only in the country but also in the world.
This endangered specie considers the center their sanctuary, living longer housed in the center than in their natural habitat. To reach the center, go to the bus terminal located between San Pedro and E. Qiirino Sts. and ride the bus (45mins.) going to Calinan.
Trekking at Mt. Apo National Park for a fee. From the research center, further south, is the Malagos Garden Resort. Matina Town Square or MTS (F. Torres St.) to unwind and meet up with some friends.
MTS is bursting with nightlife activities — bars with live music and coffee shops abound, but only until 2am. This is the curfew set in the city. Eden Nature Park (tel. no. 0918-9307590 Php 450 admission fee inclusive of buffet) in your itinerary.
FOOD TRIP
Kusina Davaw in San Pedro St.
Dencia's in Gen. Luna St.
Kuya Ed's in A. Pichon St.
Buffet Plaza in JP Laurel st.
Tsuru Restaurant in J. Camus St.
Claude's Cafe in Rizal St.
De Bonte Koe in Habana Complex
Jack's Ridge Santiago St.
LOCAL FINDS
Lola Ambon's in Matina Aldevino Shopping Mall
BOARD AND LODGING
Sampaguita Tourist Inn Php 1,000 per night
Regency Inn
Villa Margarita
Casa Leticia
Royal Mandaya Hotel
Grand Regal Hotel
Marco Polo Hotel
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