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Travel Guide Davao

Davao

Davao City is a city located on the island of Mindanao, Philippines. The city is the largest city on the island and also the regional center of Davao Region (Region XI). There are not many private vehicles in the city but there are a lot of transportations on city streets. The city is famous for its beach attractions and panoramic beauty of the underwater, making this city is visited by many tourists. For those of you who like durian and mangosteen fruit, this place is perfect for your visit.

Tourist info

Things to see

There are many festivals that are often held in the city each year. One of the festivals is Kadayawan Festival held every end of August each year. You can also visit one of the famous mountains here, the Mount Apo. The view offered by the mountain is quite beautiful. One more place that is quite exciting, it's Davao Crocodile Park. This place other than as a crocodile farm, it is also home to other animals such as turtles, snakes, hawks and many more animals that you can see. See also the natural feel of Aliwagwag Waterfall located in Cateel, Davao City. After that visit the Museo Dabawenyo, a museum that has a collection of artwork from local artists with the theme of ethnic and religious history.

Things to do

Maxima Aqua Fun located in Samal Island, Davao City is one of the reference points can be visited. This place is a water park and is perfect for you and yur family. Visit Dahican Beach also located in Mati, Davao Oriental. The beach is also quite popular. You can surf and even dive in this place. Samal Island is also one of the reference sites that you can visit. Samal Island is a small island that has a lot of beauty with lots of coconut trees. A beach around the island is also pretty awesome. There are many tourists from outside visit here. The atmosphere was quiet enough on this island. One more beach you can visit is Talomo Beach. This beach is a good place to just unwind you.

Things to eat

Davao City is famous for sea results. So do not be surprised if in the city is often found in a variety of seafood with fish as its main ingredient. One popular food in this city is Kinilaw Na Tuna, using fresh tuna as the main ingredient food served with additional vinegar and lemon citrus and a hint of ginger. It's a bit different from the sushi, fish pieces on this food formed into cubes and the seasons are also directly mixed with pieces of fish making this food so tempting. Enjoy Ginanggang also, a food with banana as the main ingredient being baked then stabbed and smeared with margarine and then sprinkled with sugar. Food made from durian are also numerous in this city.

Getting to Davao

Flying to Davao: Davao is served by Francisco Bangoy International Airport. Francisco Bangoy International Airport is located about 15 km northeast from Davao. A taxi into the city from Francisco Bangoy International Airport would cost PHP 200. Read more about Francisco Bangoy International Airport or look for flights to Davao

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