Sprawled beautifully on the southern Philippine Island of Mindanao, Davao City prides itself for having a wealth of picturesque sceneries, a variety of natural attractions and a host of fun activities that attract both local and foreign tourists. The city is now considered as one of the country’s top tourist destinations, offering a mix of urban and rural living experience.
It is also considered to be one of the most progressive cities in the country. But beyond its clean streets and trustworthy cabbies, the city has an interesting mix of different cultures, personalities, and influences that make it a must-visit for any traveler. Whether you’re a nature-lover, a thrill-seeker, or just someone who’s looking for a chill retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Davao is a great place to start your adventure. From beaches and parks to conservation centers for animals, you will never run out of amazing Davao tourist spots to visit. Aside from the beautiful Davao tourist attractions, what pulls travelers in the province is its identifier, being one of the safest cities in the country. There is something in Davao city that you won’t experience often in other areas of the Philippines, and that is a local experience. As Davao isn’t the #1 rated tourist spot in the Philippines, you won’t bump into as many resorts, western restaurants, or high-priced tours, but what you will get is real Filipino food, experiences, prices, and interactions. Let’s explore the 10 best things to do in Davao: 1: Crocodile Park - One of the most popular tourist destinations in Davao city is the Crocodile Park, which is home to thousands of crocodiles. Yes, thousands! They’ve got both freshwater and saltwater crocs that are bred and born on site. You can visit the incubator room where you’ll see hundreds of crocodile eggs growing baby crocs! The Crocodile Park offers educational tours, lectures, and offers public awareness of wildlife conservation efforts. All around, a great place. 2. People’s Park - People’s Park is a nice place to come where you can breathe in some fresh air, stretch your legs without, be one with nature, and ponder the meaning behind some interesting art. Sit in the park and feed the pigeons, exercise with a run around the colorfully paved paths, or even take a public Zumba class with literally hundreds of locals. 3. Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary - is Mindanao’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site. It boasts of a beautiful pygmy forest, one of the very few all over the world, and hosts a rich biodiversity and endemicity of flora and fauna, an embodiment of ecological balance, which in this age and time, we can seldom see and behold. 4. Dahican Beach - The most beautiful beach on the mainland is hands down Dahican Beach where 7 kilometers of gorgeous sand and turquoise water awaits. Rent a lounge chair for a day or bring your towel so soak up the sun for as long as you’d like. Fall asleep to the sounds of waves crashing, wake up to fresh morning air then go take a bath in the sea. 5. Maxima Aquafun Resort - Maxima Aqua fun is a place where you can rough it out and awaken your adventurous side. Along with the regular beach activities, the resort has a giant slide, diving boards, zorb balls and other fun activities to keep you entertained for hours. After a whole day of activities, you can choose to take a nap in one of the resort's cabanas. 6. Mount Apo - one of South East Asia’s highest mountains and it’s right here in Davao. The mountain’s peak reaches an elevation of 10,311 feet which is 3,144 meters above sea level. Towards the top, there is a 500-meter-wide crater lake created by volcanic activity. The mountain is home to rubber plantations, a 150-meter-tall waterfall called Tudaya Falls, along with wild boar and deer. During the moths of March, April, and October, experienced climbers can climb the summit during a two-day hike organized by various tour groups around the area. 7. Davao Butterfly House - A protected refuge for butterflies, plants, flowers, as well as exotic animal and insect species like scorpions, birds, fish and more- this place is not to be skipped during your visit to Davao. Butterflies are the most active during the morning while it’s not too hot. This is the best time to see them mating, dating, and dancing. 8. Davao Museum - If culturally-inspired artwork and vintage maps are your thing, the Davao Museum is for you. You’ll find rare maps of Mindanao, centuries-old artifacts, modern paintings, and hand-carved artifacts that all tell a story. This museum is a bit more upscale and is to be respected with no photography and your best behavior. 9. Philippine Eagle Centre - This incredible center dedicates time and efforts toward protecting endangered eagle species while opening up an interesting platform for the public. There are also huge snakes, monkeys, and an assortment of endangered plant species to see. Philippine Eagle Centre is a forest-like conservation for endangered Philippine Eagles. 10. Roxas Avenue Night Market - Live like a local by perusing this Filipino night market that is widely popular with native Davao residents. Roxas Avenue has stall after stall of fresh and cooked seafood, meats, veggies, and more for you to pick and choose. Sit down for a flavorful soup or take some grilled pork on a stick to go and you could easily do some sightseeing and shopping during the day and then stop by the night market after you’ve worked up an appetite. Indeed, the unique mix of diversity in landscape, tourist spots and in culture make the Davao region a must-visit and a place where you can call the best place to create tons of memories, an eco-friendly and a place where you can live, laugh and love. Exploring Davao is definitely one of the things you should write on your bucket list! Comments are closed.
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