Davao City ~ Lakbay sa Pinas

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DAVAO

082• pop 1,632,991 (2015)

Sprawling at the foot of Mt. Apo, Davao( dah-bow, and sometimes spelt 'Dabaw' ) is the fastest-growing city in Mindanao. While predominantly Christian it has an interesting ad eclectic mix of Muslim, Chinese and tribal influences. The tribal cultures are showcased during the second week of August each year,During the Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival, with costumes street parades, dances and performances, along with fantastic display of fruits and flowers.

Davao also has a long-standing Japanese history, which i associated with early abaca-processing warehouses in the area an, less happily, with WWII, when the thriving Japanese community dispersed. There are still strong ties between the mother country and 'little Japan' , as Davao is also known.

Outside the city, export quantities of pineapples, bananas and citrus are produced, and plantations can be visited. For the natural history enthusiast , there are walking tracks around nearby Mt. Apo and there's a breeding programme for the endangered Philippine eagle at nearby Eagle Conservation Center.

The nearby islands of Samal and Talikud offer clear water, good corals and wreck-diving.

Orientation

A couple of key street have changed names but are still confusingly referred to by both old and new names. These are F Inigo St ( formerly Anda St) and Pelayo St (formerly Legazpi St)

Information

The regional DOT office ( 221 6955; dotr11@mozcom.com; open 8am-noon & 1pm-4:30pm Mon-Fri) is at Magsaysay Park.The City Tourism Office is in City Hall opposite San Pedro Cathedral.

Bank and Money Changer

They have more than 100 bank in Davao City, this place is the center of 2 or 3 province in mindanao, and from National government transaction, agencies or trading some this organization you will see and Davao City.

MayBank Philippines Inc.
Address: 28-30 Monteverde St, Poblacion District, Davao City, 8000, DDS
Phone: (082) 226-4667

DBP Bank
Address: 49 CM, Recto, Poblacion District, Davao City, 8000, DDS
Phone: (082) 2222-8326

148. JP Laurel ave. Poblacion District, Davao City, 8000, Davao Del Sur

PNB Bank

Address: 80 Lua Building, Mc Arthur Highway, Matina, Davao City, 8000, Davao Del Sur

Phone:(082) 297 5638

Details: Will change US dollar.

Indonesian Consulate:

The Indonesian Consulate

Phone: 229 2930 or fax 297 0139

Address: Ecoland Dr) is in the Ecoland Subdivision near the southern bus station.

Things to See & Do

You can easily fill a pleasant half-day in the north of the city towards the airport. Coming from the city, take a jeepney in the direction of Sasa and get off the Long Hua Temple( Cabaguio St; open 7:30am-4:30pm),2km to 3km from the city centre.

Davao City is the high class place in mindanao. Almost 361 hotel that you find, prevailing in every place, and you can book in agoda, travel trips or trivago.

Place To Stay – Budget

Le Mirage Family Lodge
Phone: 226 3811
Address: San Pedro ST. Davao City
Rooms rate: P 200 - P500
Rooms with fan & shared bath/air con&bathroom 150/400]is fine for a central lodging.Its rooms are noisy,but it’s clean and secure

Sunny Point Lodge
Phone: +63(82) 2210155
Address: 818 Bugac Don Julian Rodriguez Sr. Ave. Talomo, Davao City, 8000, DDS
Rooms rate: P300-P700
Simple Room, but affordable, nice for walk in traveler.

El Gusto Family Lodge
Phone: [227 3662]
Address: Magallanes Street, Davao City, DDS

Rooms rate: 150 to 600
El Gusto has central courtyard, which make it’s lighter and b
righter. Sunny Point, on the other hand, has a nice cafe` on the ground floor.

Places to Stay – Mid-Range

Manor Pension House
Phone: 221 2551
Address: Pichon Street, Poblacion District, Davao City, DDS
Rooms rate P800-P1350
Just off A Pichon St. has been newly renovated. The rooms are good value, and rates include breakfast

Aljem’s Inn
Phone: 221 3060, fax 221 3059
Address: 49 JP Rizal, Davao City, Davao Del Sur
Rooms rate P500
Next door, is a little cheaper, But older and darker

Royale House
Phone: 227 3630 or fax 221 8106
Address: Claro M Recto St, Davao City, Davao Del Sur
Rooms rate: P590-850

Near the cathedral, has rooms that are expensive and ordinary, best place to stay.

Place To Stay – Top End

Grand Men Seng Hotel
Phone: (082) 221-9040
Address: A. Pichon Street, District, Davao City, Davao Del Sur
Rooms rate: P1500-3000

Is the best value in this range, with 1st Class rooms, a lively lobby and coffee shop.

Marco Polo
Phone: (082) 221-0888
Address: C.M. Recto, Poblacion District, Davao City, Davao Del Sur
Rooms rate: P1500-3200

Insular Century Hotel
Phone: (082) 233-2881
Address: Lanang, Davao City, Davao Del Sur
Rooms rate: P3000

Place To Vacation!
D' Leonor
Phone: 0932-850-4908
Address: Forestal Rd. Buhangin, Davao City, Davao del Sur

A rising attraction in the highlands of Davao City is the D'Leonor Inland Resort and Wavepool. A Breathtaking vista of wide property. A perfect place to drought season to fresh and experience Disney-themed park.

Jack Ridge Davao
Phone: (082) 297 8830
Address: 117 Shrine Hills Rd. Talomo, Davao City, Davao del Sur

Is one of the most popular recreational and dining destinations in Davao City. It sits on top of a high and very steep slope, overlooking the scenic expanse of Davao City and the Gulf of Davao. The place
is located on a high mountain slope at Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City.

Getting There & Away
AIR
Flight Schedule: Cebu Pacific and Pal are daily flight, you will have no stressed out about booking.
Location: Francisco Bangoy International Airport
Transportation Available going to proper City to Ecoland terminal.

Hotel Service van (you can arrange this van mobile after you booking hotel)
Taxi (P5001000)
Private Car (P1000-3000)
Motorcycle (Angkas Apps, you can download in playstore, can help you pick-up in the airport)

Festival
The Kadayawan Festival is an annual festival in the city of Davao in the Philippines. The festival
is a celebration of life, a thanksgiving for the gifts of nature, the wealth of culture, the bounties of harvest and serenity of living. It is held every third week of August. It names derives from the friendly greeting "Madayaw" from the Dabawenyo word "Dayaw"meaning good, valuable, superior or beautiful.

AROUND MUNICIPALITY OF DAVAO
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 Get a new experience a first class city that you love it. Davao is famous for its natural attractions, lot ways to easily find to the city center. One the famous that travel goal will complete is taste the iconic Durian fruit and huddle the mighty Philippines Eagle, the national bird of the country.

BEST-PLACES TO VISIT

1. Philippines Eagle

2. People Park