Destination highlights

Davao City, located on the island of Mindanao, in the south of the Philippines, represents one of the many treasures of the country, being the second largest city in extension. It has gone through a rapid development at the tourist level in recent years, which have developed environments for both foreign and local visitors, which has been awarded as one of the best cities to live in the entire Asian continent.

This has several environments full of plants and animals for the enjoyment of those who are passionate about getting in touch with nature, where you can find the “Waling-Waling”, a flower that can only be found locally. Majestic pines and The Philippine Eagle that is currently in danger of extinction, as well as excellent for those who seek in turn to embark on a shopping trip through its wide and varied stores and commercial stores.

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Travel tips

To get to Davao, you can take a direct flight to your airport, and you can also do this from Singapore, Kota Kinabalu and Hong Kong. However, it can also be considered the trip on the ferry, from Manila, Mindanao or Palawan, for which it is important to consult the agencies to know rates, schedules and ports of exit. For transportation within the city, some visitors, from their own experience, have recommended taking taxis, which are said to be relatively cheap and more secure. You should ask the taxi driver to start the meter.

The rainy season runs from July to December and there is a high risk of tropical storms, therefore, if you decide to travel at that time, it is recommended that you take the necessary measures to prevent any type of eventuality. It may be useful to consult the weather forecasts and pay attention to the preventive instructions of the local authorities. No vaccination is necessary to access the country of the Philippines, however, as preventive methods the traveler and his companions, can be vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B, tetanus, typhoid, it is also recommended to use repellents against stings mosquito to prevent diseases such as dengue, malaria and Zika.

Apart from this, it is also important to hire travel medical insurance in the event of an emergency and, if the application of any procedure or treatment is necessary, you should go to the hospitals in the big cities. To spend some time in contact with animals, enjoy nature and outdoor activities. Many options in the surrounding area to enjoy the charming natural wonders that Davao City has in its extension. In it are located stunning coasts and paradisiacal beaches that, sadly, have not been widely explored by the tourist mass, in which you can witness a calm and magnificent relaxation. Among them, we can find Talomo Beach, Isla Reta Beach, Dahican Beach, Mayo Beach, among others.

Davao Riverfront Complex houses the Crocodile Park, where, as the name suggests, they present a wide variety of crocodiles, but in turn offer the viewer a diverse amount of wildlife along with them. As well as the Philippine Eagle Center that houses the Philippines Eagles. For the realization of aquatic activities such as diving and snorkeling, which are the most typical in the region, you can go to places like Pro Dive Davao, South Shore Divers, Carabao Dive Center where these can be practiced, as well as Eden Nature Park are hiking trails while at the same time you can admire the wildlife.

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The presence of the K ‘Mindanawan tribe cannot be ignored. They present an incredible fire dance performance to the public. It also offers the opportunity to learn more about the population and its cultural heritage in the Dabawenyo Museum, which, despite being small, has friendly guides and offers good information to learn about the history of the town. On the other hand, there is the Davao Museum, which is a little bigger and is located within the Insular Village in Lanang. Finally, if it is about gastronomy, you cannot ignore the Filipino food that includes the typical piglet, Sinigang, pancit, among other dishes that are mainly based on rice, meat, fish and all kinds of tropical fruits.

That involves a gastronomic cultural mix of Spanish, Chinese and Malaysian influences, or for palates with more extravagant tastes is the exotic crocodile and oysters. Davao City is a destination in which the more you enter to discover its hidden wonders, it will turn out to be increasingly charming which will be worth exploring every day that lasts the stay. Walk through each and every one of the activities it offers, as well as taking advantage of fully enjoying all its landscapes and, beyond that, also expand knowledge about its historical influences, customs, culture and traditions.

Hotel recommendations

Davao City offers a wide variety of accommodation sites for the selection of its visitors, which are adapted and meet the tastes and needs of each one of them. From magnificent and luxurious hotels of urban location to more affordable locations with interesting, welcoming and attractive designs, which will allow easy access to tourist destinations of interest and that allow in turn, to enjoy services such as Wi-Fi access, swimming pools, relaxing spa treatments or exercise routines in gyms inside their facilities.

Some of them include the Calm & Convenient Studio Condo Unit, Kenjen Property, Park Inn by Radisson Davao, Marco Polo Davao, The Pinnacle Hotel and Suites, Seda Abreeza, The Executive Villa Inn & Suites, The Strand Suites and Dormitel, Bahay Tuding – House of Tuding, Arton Suites, Cabin 843C Guesthouse, and Gary’s Condo Camella Northpoint, One Oasis 1BR Candotel.

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