Top places to visit in Davao

• People's Park Davao

  Nature · 4.5 rating · about 1.5 h

  Central urban park featuring giant durian sculptures, ethnic warrior statues, and tropical gardens.

• Malagos Garden Resort

  Nature · 4.4 rating · about 3 h · entry PHP 100

  Sprawling botanical garden and chocolate farm featuring heritage cacao and award-winning Malagos chocolates.

• Roxas Night Market

  Market · 4.4 rating · about 1.5 h

  Street food heaven — grilled meats, exotic fruits, and local delicacies along Roxas Avenue from dusk onwards.

• Davao Crocodile Park

  Wildlife · 4.4 rating · about 1.5 h · entry PHP 150

  Zoo and wildlife park featuring saltwater crocodiles, exotic birds, tigers, and an orchid garden.

• Jack's Ridge

  Viewpoint · 4.4 rating · about 1 h

  Hilltop leisure park on Shrine Hills (former WWII Japanese Imperial Army watchtower site) with panoramic views over Davao City and the Gulf of Davao, dining decks, and a small zipline.

• Eden Nature Park

  Nature · 4.5 rating · about 4 h · entry PHP 150

  Sprawling highland eco-park at 1000m elevation with gardens, zip-lines, orchid houses, and misty mountain views.

• San Pedro Cathedral Davao

  Church · 4.6 rating · about 0.5 h

  The mother church of Davao — a Spanish-era heritage structure at the heart of the city's historic district.

• Philippine Eagle Center

  Wildlife · 4.5 rating · about 2 h · entry PHP 200

  Sanctuary and breeding program for the critically endangered Philippine Eagle — the world's largest eagle by length.

• D'Bone Collector Museum

  Museum · 4.5 rating · about 1 h · entry PHP 50

  Eccentric private museum housing over 700 species of animal skeletons, including a whale and rare endemic creatures.

• Garden City of Samal

  Beach · about 4 h · entry PHP 50

  Island paradise across Davao Gulf with white-sand beaches, snorkeling reefs, and cave swimming.

• Mount Apo National Park

  Nature · about 8 h · entry PHP 150

  The highest peak in the Philippines at 2954 m — challenging multi-day trek through volcanic terrain and cloud forest.

Things to do

• Philippine Eagle Center Visit Wildlife · 2.5 h · from PHP 140 per person
• Davao City Food Tour — Durian & Pomelo Trail Food Tour · 3 h · from PHP 290 per person
• Eden Nature Park Day Trip Nature · 5 h · from PHP 360 per person
• Mount Apo Day Hike (Lower Slopes) Hiking · 8 h · from PHP 530 per person
• Samal Island Beach Day Trip Day Trip · 6 h · from PHP 360 per person
• Davao Crocodile Park & Wildlife Tour Wildlife · 2 h · from PHP 140 per person
• Kadayawan Festival Cultural Tour Cultural · 3 h · from PHP 250 per person
• Davao Nightlife — Roxas Night Market Food Tour · 2 h · from PHP 140 per person

Where to stay in Davao

• City Center about PHP 2,000 per night

  Main commercial area with mid-range accommodation

Hotels

• Marco Polo Davao 5-star · PHP 8,000 to PHP 18,000 per night
• Seda Abreeza Davao 4-star · PHP 5,500 to PHP 11,000 per night
• Berjaya Hotel Davao 4-star · PHP 4,000 to PHP 8,500 per night
• Lilian's Room Davao 2-star · PHP 1,200 to PHP 2,800 per night
• Park Inn by Radisson Davao PHP 4,500 to PHP 9,000 per night
• Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao 4-star · PHP 5,500 to PHP 11,000 per night

Where to eat

• Claude's Le Artisan Bistro European, Filipino · about PHP 1,200 per person
• Kolam Restaurant Indian, Vegetarian · about PHP 200 per person
• Bulaluhan sa Bankerohan Filipino · about PHP 150 per person
• Isla Sugbu Seafood City Davao Filipino, Seafood · about PHP 400 per person
• Jack's Ridge Restaurant Filipino, International · about PHP 600 per person
• Roxas Night Market Eateries Filipino · about PHP 100 per person
• Malagos Farmhouse Restaurant Filipino, International · about PHP 450 per person
• Tsoknat Grill Bar Filipino, BBQ · about PHP 250 per person

Getting around

• Jeepney main way to get around

  Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.

• Taxi main way to get around

  Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.

• Walking

  Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.

Safety and scams to avoid

• Money exchange short-change

  Major tourist zones

  Cashier counts notes quickly, palms one, then re-counts and accuses you of being short.

  How to avoid it: Use credit card. Count change yourself before stepping away.

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