HomeAsiaSoutheast AsiaPhilippinesDavao 14 Places to Visit in Davao + Things To Do By Marcos Detourista. Updated on February 15, 2019. Where to go in Davao? Achieve your travel goals with this list of beautiful destinations, things to do, best places to visit, Davao tourist spots, attractions & more. Davao City is the largest urban center in Southern Philippines, and the third largest metropolitan area in the Philippines after Manila and Cebu. Davao is famous for its natural attractions, many of which are easily reached from the city center. Within an hour’s travel from the airport or Davao City hotels, you can already enjoy the pristine white sand beaches of Samal Island or visit the highland nature parks at the foot of Mount Apo, the Philippines’ tallest peak. A trip to Davao isn’t complete without a taste of the iconic Durian fruit and meeting the mighty Philippine Eagle, the national bird of the country. Davao City is also the gateway to surrounding provinces in Davao Region as well as nearby regions in the southern & eastern part of Mindanao. Scroll down for a list of beautiful places to visit in Davao. I’ve included many of my favorite sights as well as interesting things to do as recommended by other travelers. To make your trip planning easy, I added links to the locations on Google Maps. I’ll be posting more travel tips once I finish writing the detailed Davao travel guide. In the meantime, feel free to click/tap on the links posted. Then, use the “save” feature on the Google Maps app. Seeing all your saved locations on the map with help you plan your Davao itinerary and know convenient places to book your hotel. Davao travel goals! Babu Santa Beach in Talikud Island, Samal Overlooking view of Davao City from Eden Nature Park, in Davao City, Philippines Philippine Eagle Center, Davao Jack’s Ridge, Davao City Durian Monument at Davao Airport, Davao City, Philippines Follow me on Instagram 1. Philippine Eagle Center Philippine Eagle Center, Davao Address: Barangay Malagos, Calinan district, Davao City. Save on Google Maps. 2. Eden Nature Park Overlooking view of Davao City from Eden Nature Park, in Davao City, Philippines Eden Nature Park, Davao City Eden Nature Park, Davao City Davao tour packages & car charter Tours + discounts Address: Barangay Eden, Toril, Davao City. Save on Google Maps. Samal Where to stayTours + discounts Address: Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCOS), Davao del Norte. Save on Google Maps. 3. Samal Beach Resorts Babu Santa Beach in Talikud Island, Samal Popular resorts in Samal Pearl Farm Beach ResortAddress: Kaputian, Samal Island. Save on Google Maps.See room discounts Isla RetaAddress: Talicud Island. Save on Google Maps. Bluejaz Beach Resort and WaterparkAddress: Babak, Samal Island. Save on Google Maps.See room discounts Paradise Island Beach ResortAddress: Babak, Samal Island. Save on Google Maps.See room discounts Maxima Aquafun ResortAddress: Peñaplata, Samal Island. Save on Google Maps.See room discounts Hof Gorei Beach ResortAddress: Kaputian, Samal Island. Save on Google Maps.See room discounts Chema’s by the SeaAddress: Limao, Samal Island. Save on Google Maps.See room discounts Bluewaters Village and ResortAddress: Limao, Samal Island. Save on Google Maps. 4. Samal Islands & Beaches Babu Santa Beach in Talikud Island, Samal Beautiful islands, tourist spots and beaches in Samal Kaputian BeachAddress: Samal Island. Save on Google Maps. Isla Reta BeachAddress: Talicud Island. Save on Google Maps. Babusanta BeachAddress: Talicud Island. Save on Google Maps. Coral GardenAddress: Save on Google Maps. Angel’s CoveAddress: Save on Google Maps. Wishing IslandAddress: Save on Google Maps. Taklobo (Giant Clam) SanctuaryAddress: Save on Google Maps. Malipano IslandAddress: Save on Google Maps. 5. Monfort Bat Colony Monfort Bat Colony, Samal Island Address: Monfort Bat Sanctuary, Babak, Samal Island. Save on Google Maps. 6. Crocodile Park Crocodile Park, Davao City Tourist spots near Davao Crocodile Park Tribu K Mindanawan Cultural VillageAddress: Save on Google Maps. Davao Butterfly HouseAddress: Save on Google Maps. Address: Riverfront, Corporate City, Diversion Highway, Ma-a, Davao City. Save on Google Maps. Davao City Center Where to stayTours + discounts 7. People’s Park People’s Park, Davao City Address: Palma Gil Street, Poblacion, Davao City 8. Davao Cathedral & San Pedro Street Davao Cathedral, Davao City Davao City Hall, Davao City Places of interest in San Pedro Street area Davao City HallAddress: Save on Google Maps. Osmeña ParkAddress: Save on Google Maps. Rizal ParkAddress: Save on Google Maps. Quezon ParkAddress: Save on Google Maps. Commemorative Monument of Peace and Unity / Davao City CouncilAddress: Save on Google Maps. Address: San Pedro Street, Poblacion, Davao City. Save on Google Maps. 9. Davao Food Trip Jack’s Ridge, Davao City Davao Green Buffet Haus, Davao City Where to eat in Davao City Roxas Night MarketAddress: Roxas, Avenue, Poblacion. Save on Google Maps. Jack’s RidgeAddress: Shrine Hills Road, Talomo. Save on Google Maps. Blue Post Boiling Crab and SeafoodAddress: J.P. Laurel Avenue, Lanang (near SM Lanang Premier). Save on Google Maps. 10. Davao Durian & Fruit Stands Bangkerohan Market durian stall, Davao City Magsaysay Park durian stall, Davao City Sunset at Magsaysay Park, Davao City Where to buy durian and fruits in Davao City Bankerohan MarketAddress: Marifori Street. Save on Google Maps. Magsaysay ParkAddress: Quezon Boulevard-Leon Garcia Street. Save on Google Maps. Madrazo Fruit StandsAddress: C. Bangoy Street. 11. Chinatown Davao Chinatown arch Address: Ramon Magsaysay Avenue, Poblacion, Davao City. Save on Google Maps. 12. Mount Apo Mount Apo view from Davao International Airport Address: Near Davao City-Kidapawan City, Cotabato border. Save on Google Maps. 13. Malagos Garden Resort & Chocolate Museum Address: Malagos, Davao City. Save on Google Maps. 14. Davao Malls & Shopping SM Lanang Premiere dancing fountain, Davao City Gaisano Mall of Davao (GMall), Davao City Popular malls and shopping centers in Davao Abreeza Mall by AyalaAddress: Abreeza Ayala Business Park, J.P. Laurel Avenue, Poblacion. Save on Google Maps. SM Lanang PremierAddress: Daang Maharlika Highway, Lanang. Save on Google Maps. Gaisano Mall of Davao (G-Mall)Address: J.P. Laurel Avenue. Save on Google Maps. SM City DavaoAddress: Ecoland Drive, Matina. Save on Google Maps. NCCC MallAddress: MacArthur Highway. Save on Google Maps. Aldevinco Shopping CenterAddress: C. M. Recto Street. Save on Google Maps. Other places of interest in Davao City Durian Monument at Davao Airport, Davao City, Philippines Durian MonumentAddress: Davao-Francisco Bangoy International Airport grounds, Buhangin, Davao City. Save on Google Maps. Shrine of the Holy Infant Jesus of PragueAddress: Shrine Hill, Talomo. Save on Google Maps. Apo ni Lola Durian FactoryAddress: San Miguel village, Talomo. Save on Google Maps. House of President DuterteAddress: Doña Luisa Subdivision Phase I, Davao City. Davao 911 Center Davao Museums Museo Dabawenyo (temporarily relocated to Philippine Women’s College Mindanao Folk Arts Museum) Philippine Women’s College Mindanao Folk Arts MuseumAddress: Juna Subdivision, Talomo. Save on Google Maps. Davao Museum of History and EthnographyAddress: Insular Village, Lanang. Save on Google Maps. D’ Bone Collector MuseumAddress: San Pedro Street, Poblacion, Davao City. Save on Google Maps. Aliwagwag Falls Aliwagwag Falls, Davao Oriental Address: Cateel, Davao Oriental. Save on Google Maps. Beyond Davao City & Samal Balut Islands, Sarangani Olanivan Island pink sand beach, Davao Occidental Sabang Hot Spring in Balut Island, Davao Occidental Address: Sarangani (islands), Davao Occidental. Save on Google Maps. General Santos Tuna trading at General Santos Fish Port Where to stay Address: South Cotabato Province. Save on Google Maps. Lake Sebu Hikong Bente Falls, Lake Sebu Where to stay Address: South Cotabato Province. Save on Google Maps. See more 12 Places To Visit in Lake Sebu Places to visit in Davao Davao tourist spots, things to do in Davao, where to go in Davao & more. 1. Philippine Eagle Center 2. Eden Nature Park Samal 3. Samal Beach Resorts 4. Samal Islands & Beaches 5. Monfort Bat Colony 6. Crocodile Park Davao City Center 7. People’s Park 8. Davao Cathedral & San Pedro Street 9. Davao Food Trip 10. Davao Durian & Fruit Stands 11. Chinatown 12. Mount Apo 13. Malagos Garden Resort & Chocolate Museum 14. Davao Malls & Shopping Other places of interest in Davao City Aliwagwag Falls Beyond Davao City & Samal Balut Islands, Sarangani General Santos Lake Sebu Note: Destinations featured above are not listed by rank. What places have you added to your bucketlist? Have you been to beautiful places in Davao that should be on this list? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments! Where to Stay in Davao Cheapest ratesBest reviews Where to book Book your room with these trusted booking sites. I use them frequently to grab rock-bottom prices & enjoy convenient bookings. Click below to confirm the lowest prices: Booking.comAirbnbAgoda Where to Stay in Samal Cheapest ratesBest reviews Book sooner rather than later if you already have your dates set. Cheaper-priced rooms and hotels with high reviews tend to get fully booked faster, especially during busy days like weekends, holidays & peak tourist seasons. 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Thanks for visiting abdou :) Reply abdou says April 21, 2019 at 7:37 am Thanks a lot your blog, It’s Very helpful for planning a trip Reply Dea Mariano says June 3, 2019 at 4:10 pm I’ve been eyeing for Davao for quite a while now and this post inspired me. Thanks for this informative post, Sir Marcos! :) Reply Marcos Detourista says June 13, 2019 at 2:55 am Thanks for visiting by travel blog Dea! Reply
Marcos Detourista says February 23, 2019 at 12:53 am Awesome Levia! What do you like most about Davao City? Reply
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