Davao
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
- Learn
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
Considered as one of the top 20 most liveable cities in Asia, Davao is the Philippines' premiere city in the south. The largest city in terms of land area, it has become the center of business and international trade in the southern island of Mindanao and has about 1.4 million inhabitants. Aside from its beautiful beaches and dive sites, it is home to the country's highest peak and the world's largest eagle, the Philippine Eagle.
Neighbourhoods
- North of Davao: Panabo City and Tagum City
- South of Davao: Sta Cruz and Digos City
Sights and Activities
- The Philippine Eagle Sanctuary
- Mount Apo. Philippines' highest peak.
- The Pearl Farm
- Eden Nature Park
- Crocodile Farm
- Matina Town Square
- The Venue
- Jack's Ridge
- People's Park
Events and Festivals
- Kadayawan sa Dabaw. Held every third week of August this is in celebration for bountiful harvest of fruits and orchids during the season.
- Araw ng Davao - Every 2nd week of March
Weather
Davao does not usually get any typhoons (hurricanes). The rainy season extends between June and September, while from October to May the weather is generally sunny. The tropical climate means that temperatures year round are around 30 °C during the day and around or slightly above 20º at night.
Getting There
By Plane
The Davao International Airport (DVO) serves as the main gateway into the city. It is also the only international airport on the island of Mindanao.
- Cebu Pacific Air has flights to Cebu, Hong Kong, Iloilo, Manila, Singapore, Zamboanga
- Philippine Airlines has flights to Manila
- Air Philippines has flights to Cebu and Manila
- Asian Spirit has flights to Seoul (seasonal) and Palau
- Singapore Airlines has flights to Singapore
- SilkAir has flights to Singapore
- Sriwijaya Air has flights to Manado on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi
By Car
By Bus
You can reach Davao City by bus to and from all of the major places in Mindanao like General Santos, Isulan, Tacurong, Zamboanga, Cagayan de Oro, Surigao, and Butuan. Even Cebu and Manila have connections by boat/ferry.
By Boat
Sulpicio Lines and Superferry have connections to/from Davao, including boats to Manila.
Eat
One food that is a must-try in Davao (and the Philippines in general) is durian, a fruit with a strong, distinctive odour.
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce Suites | Corner Road 3 and 4 Dona Vicenta Village, Bajada | Hotel | 100 |
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