HomeAsiaSoutheast AsiaPhilippinesDavao 14 Places to Visit in Davao + Things To Do By Marcos Detourista. Updated on March 26, 2020. 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 gigantic Philippine Eagle, the country’s national bird. Davao City is also the gateway to surrounding provinces in the Davao Region as well as nearby regions in the southern & eastern parts of Mindanao. https://www.pinterest.ph/detourista/davao-philippines/ Davao travel essentials: (click below to view prices online) Where to stayTours + discountsDavao fares Davao Airport Transfers (Private Car) Philippines WIFI/SIM Card See also: Siargao Tourist Spots | Places to visit in General Santos | Best Places to Visit in the Philippines | Top Philippine Beaches | The Philippines’ Most Beautiful Waterfalls. 1. Philippine Eagle Center Philippine Eagle Center in Davao City, Philippines Location: Barangay Malagos, Calinan district, Davao City. Save on Google Maps. Mindanao’s rainforests are home to the great Philippine Eagle, the country’s national bird and one of the largest eagles in the World. Visit the Philippine Eagle Center and meet the critically endangered Philippine Eagle. Here, the eagles are bred for eventual release into the wild. Resembling a typical rain forest, it’s a great place to get a feel of nature. There’s a number of other birds, mammals and reptiles as well, most of which are endemic to the country and some are considered rare. Philippine Eagle Center, Davao Philippine Eagle Center in Davao City, Philippines Philippine Eagle Center, Davao Philippine Eagle Center in Davao City, Philippines Philippine Eagle Center, Davao Philippine Eagle Center in Davao City, Philippines Philippine Eagle Center, Davao Brahimy Kite at Philippine Eagle Center in Davao City, Philippines Philippine Eagle Center, Davao Grass Owls at Philippine Eagle Center in Davao City, Philippines Philippine Eagle Center, Davao Philippine Brown Deer at Philippine Eagle Center in Davao City, Philippines To help with your trip planning, I’ve added links to the locations on Google Maps. Feel free to click/tap on the links posted. Then, use the “save” feature on the Google Maps app for easy reference. I’ve also shared photos from my Instagram feed. Use Instagram’s save feature for quick access to your travel/feed goals. Follow me on Instagram 2. Eden Nature Park Davao City skyline view from Eden Nature Park, in Davao City, Philippines Location: Barangay Eden, Toril, Davao City. Save on Google Maps. Explore a pine forest, breathe the cool mountain air, and enjoy the breathtaking viewpoints. Eden Nature Park is a relaxing highland area that you can easily visit from the city center. This park resort offers homey accommodations, various restaurants that use ingredients food freshly harvested from gardens in the area, fun outdoor activities, hiking trails, and a cultural village. 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Easily reached from the city, it is known for its many white-sand beaches, beautiful resorts, island hopping tours, and inland attractions. Samal Travel Essentials Where to stay Top discounts Philippines Unlimited Data eSIM (QR Email Delivery) Philippines 4G Data eSIM (QR Email Delivery) Philippines 5G/4G SIM + Free 30GB Data Internet (No Expiry) 3. Samal Beach Resorts Samal Island is home to one of the most famous luxury resorts in the Philippines — The Pearl Farm Beach Resort, a former pearl farm made iconic by its stilt-house inspired villas. You can also find more beach resorts dotted around the island…. from accommodations offering peaceful retreats to resorts featuring fun water sports and activities. Popular resorts in Samal Pearl Farm Beach ResortLocation: Kaputian, Samal Island. Save on Google Maps.See room discounts Isla RetaLocation: Talicud Island. Save on Google Maps. Bluejaz Beach Resort and WaterparkLocation: Babak, Samal Island. Save on Google Maps.See room discounts Paradise Island Beach ResortLocation: Babak, Samal Island. Save on Google Maps.See room discounts Maxima Aquafun ResortLocation: Peñaplata, Samal Island. Save on Google Maps.See room discounts Hof Gorei Beach ResortLocation: Kaputian, Samal Island. Save on Google Maps.See room discounts Chema’s by the SeaLocation: Limao, Samal Island. Save on Google Maps.See room discounts Bluewaters Village and ResortLocation: Limao, Samal Island. Save on Google Maps. 4. Samal Islands & Beaches Babu Santa Beach in Talikud Island, Samal, Davao del Norte, Philippines Go on a tour of Samal’s beautiful white-sand beaches and underwater sights. There are many places to go in the main island of Samal, remote Talicud Island and off-short islets. Beautiful islands, tourist spots and beaches in Samal Kaputian BeachLocation: Samal Island. Save on Google Maps. Isla Reta BeachLocation: Talicud Island. Save on Google Maps. Babusanta BeachLocation: Talicud Island. Save on Google Maps. Coral GardenLocation: Save on Google Maps. Angel’s CoveLocation: Save on Google Maps. Wishing IslandLocation: Save on Google Maps. Taklobo (Giant Clam) SanctuaryLocation: Save on Google Maps. Malipano IslandLocation: Save on Google Maps. Babu Santa Beach in Talikud Island, Samal Babu Santa Beach in Talikud Island, Samal, Davao del Norte, Philippines Isla Reta Beach in Talikud Island, Samal Isla Reta Beach in Talikud Island, Samal, Davao del Norte, Philippines Kaputian Beach in Talikud Island, Samal Kaputian Beach in Talikud Island, Samal, Davao del Norte, Philippines 5. Monfort Bat Colony Monfort Bat Colony in Samal Island, Davao del Norte, Philippines Location: Monfort Bat Sanctuary, Babak, Samal Island. Save on Google Maps. This is one of the most unusual sights in the Philippines! The Monfort Bat Colony is a must-visit when in Samal. Here, you can see small caves filled with millions of Geoffroy’s Rousettes fruit bats, which call the sanctuary home. The caves are so tightly covered with these bats that the cave walls look like one dark living mass. Monfort Bat Colony, Samal Island Monfort Bat Colony in Samal Island, Davao del Norte, Philippines Monfort Bat Colony, Samal Island Monfort Bat Colony in Samal Island, Davao del Norte, Philippines 6. Davao Crocodile Park Crocodile Park, Davao City Location: Riverfront, Corporate City, Diversion Highway, Ma-a, Davao City. Save on Google Maps. The Davao Crocodile Park is one of Davao’s top tourist spots. Thousands of cultured crocodiles can be found here including Pangil, one of the largest captive crocodiles in the Philippines. If you’re fascinated with these giant reptiles, this is the place to go. Nearby, you can also visit the Tribu K Mindanawan Cultural Village and Davao Butterfly House. Tourist spots near Davao Crocodile Park Tribu K Mindanawan Cultural VillageLocation: Save on Google Maps. Davao Butterfly HouseLocation: Save on Google Maps. Davao City Center Travel Essentials Where to stayTours + discountsCheck Fares 7. People’s Park People’s Park in Davao City, Philippines Location: Palma Gil Street, Poblacion, Davao City. Save on Google Maps. A well-maintained public park in the city center, People’s Park features a gigantic statue of the Philippine Eagle, a Durian-inspired dome, fascinating sculptural works by local artists, and paved walking paths covered by shady trees. People’s Park, Davao City People’s Park in Davao City, Philippines People’s Park, Davao City People’s Park in Davao City, Philippines People’s Park, Davao City People’s Park in Davao City, Philippines 8. Davao Cathedral (San Pedro Cathedral) & San Pedro Street Davao Cathedral, Davao City Location: San Pedro Street, Poblacion, Davao City. Save on Google Maps. The oldest church in Davao City. The Davao Cathedral, also known as San Pedro Cathedral, is a historical landmark, recognized as a National Cultural Treasure. One of the first things you’ll notice is its distinct curved roof said resembling a vinta (traditional sailboat) Other places of interest in San Pedro Street area Davao City HallLocation: Save on Google Maps. Osmeña ParkLocation: Save on Google Maps. Rizal ParkLocation: Save on Google Maps. Quezon ParkLocation: Save on Google Maps. Commemorative Monument of Peace and Unity / Davao City CouncilLocation: Save on Google Maps. Davao Cathedral in Davao City, Philippines Davao Cathedral, Davao City Davao City Hall in Davao City, Philippines Davao City Hall, Davao City Davao Cathedral in Davao City, Philippines Davao Cathedral, Davao City 9. Jack’s Ridge Jack’s Ridge in Davao City, Philippines Location: Shrine Hills Road, Matina. Save on Google Maps. Make your way up the mountain and get a panoramic view of Davao City while enjoying a sumptuous dinner at Jack’s Ridge. Taklobo restaurant offers open-air dining and Filipino comfort food while Karlo’s Gourmet serves coffee and pastries. 10. Davao Durian & Fruit Stands Durian at Bangkerohan Market in Davao City, Philippines “Tastes like heaven but smells like hell”, Durian is considered as the symbol of the city. There’s no better place to try the exotic Durian than at the fruit markets in Davao. Head to the street-side fruit stalls fronting Magsaysay Park and have the sellers crack open a fruit. After you get used to the strong signature odor, take a pinch of the golden pulp and savor the creamy goodness. Bangkerohan Market is also a great place to go for a more local market feel. Where to buy durian and fruits in Davao City Magsaysay ParkLocation: Quezon Boulevard-Leon Garcia Street. Save on Google Maps. Bankerohan MarketLocation: Marifori Street. Save on Google Maps. Madrazo Fruit StandsLocation: C. Bangoy Street. 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Mount Apo Mount Apo view from Davao International Airport, Davao City, Philippines Location: Near Davao City-Kidapawan City, Cotabato border. Save on Google Maps. 13. Malagos Garden Resort & Chocolate Museum Location: Malagos, Davao City. Save on Google Maps. After a visit to the Philippine Eagle Center, drop by Malagos Garden Resort. This 12-hectare nature park is a popular tourist spot for its butterfly sanctuary, waling-waling orchid forest, a bird feeding dome, and the Chocolate Museum. 14. Davao Malls & Shopping SM Lanang Premiere dancing fountain, Davao City Davao is not spared from the mall-craze in the Philippines. Huge shopping malls can be found all over the city offering cool comforts, great shopping, food courts, and a wide selection of restaurants. Popular malls and shopping centers in Davao Abreeza Mall by AyalaLocation: Abreeza Ayala Business Park, J.P. Laurel Avenue, Poblacion. Save on Google Maps. SM Lanang PremierLocation: Daang Maharlika Highway, Lanang. Save on Google Maps. Gaisano Mall of Davao (G-Mall)Location: J.P. Laurel Avenue. Save on Google Maps. SM City DavaoLocation: Ecoland Drive, Matina. Save on Google Maps. NCCC MallLocation: MacArthur Highway. Save on Google Maps. Aldevinco Shopping CenterLocation: C. M. Recto Street. Save on Google Maps. Other places of interest in Davao City Giant Durian Sculpture at Davao International Airport, Philippines Durian MonumentLocation: Davao-Francisco Bangoy International Airport grounds, Buhangin, Davao City. Save on Google Maps. Shrine of the Holy Infant Jesus of PragueLocation: Shrine Hill, Talomo. Save on Google Maps. Apo ni Lola Durian FactoryLocation: San Miguel village, Talomo. Save on Google Maps. House of President DuterteLocation: 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 MuseumLocation: Juna Subdivision, Talomo. Save on Google Maps. Davao Museum of History and EthnographyLocation: Insular Village, Lanang. Save on Google Maps. D’ Bone Collector MuseumLocation: San Pedro Street, Poblacion, Davao City. Save on Google Maps. Davao Airport, Philippines Davao International Airport in Davao City, Philippines Davao Airport, Philippines Giant Durian Sculpture at Davao International Airport, Philippines Davao Airport, Philippines Davao International Airport in Davao City, Philippines Aliwagwag Falls Aliwagwag Falls in Cateel, Davao Oriental, Philippines Location: Cateel, Davao Oriental. Save on Google Maps. Aliwagwag Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Philippines. It is truly a must-visit for all waterfall lovers. This is Aliwagwag Falls, often remarked as the “Highest Waterfall in the Philippines.” Unlike most falls with only one or a few vertical drops, Aliwagwag Falls is composed of 84 steps with a combined height of 340 m (1,110 feet), and what’s more, it is surrounded by one of the largest remaining blocks of tropical lowland rainforest in the Philippines. How to go: Aliwagwag Falls is located in the quiet town of Cateel in Davao Oriental Province. The drive from Davao City to Aliwagwag Falls is around 4 to 5 hours. You can get a nice view on the bridge along the Compostela-Cateel Road. No hiking required! 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Save on Google Maps. Visit the scenic lakeside town of Lake Sebu known for its beautiful waterfalls, 180-meter high 7 Falls zipline (the highest in Asia), and T’boli mountain tribe culture. Travel time from General Santos to Lake Sebu is around 2 hours. Lake Sebu Travel Essentials Where to stay See more: Lake Sebu travel tips 11 Places To Visit in Lake Sebu Balut Island & Sarangani Islands Location: Sarangani (islands), Davao Occidental. Save on Google Maps. Go on an adventure to remote Balut Island in Davao Occidental Province. Go on a trek to the forest-topped summit of Balut Volcano, see the Sabang Hot Spring and go on an island hopping tour to see the pink sand beach in Olanivan Island. Sabang Hot Spring, Balut Island Sabang Hot Spring in Balut Island, Davao Occidental Balut Volcano summit, Sarangani Balut Volcano summit, in Balut Island, Sarangani Islands, Davao Occidental Isla Pabrosis Beach Resort, Sarangani Island Isla Pabrosis Beach Resort in Sarangani Island, Sarangani, Davao Occidental, Philippines Tuke Maklang Beach sunset Sunset at Tuke Maklang Beach, in Sarangani Island, Davao Occidental Beyond Davao Cebu Marcos at Osmeña Peak in Dalaguete, Cebu Location: Central Visayas region, central Philippines. Save on Google Maps. Cebu Travel Essentials Where to stayTours + discountsTours + discountsCheck Fares See more: Cebu travel tips 26 Places To Visit in Cebu Cebu Travel Guide Manila Location: Metro Manila, Luzon, northern Philippines. Save on Google Maps. Manila Travel Essentials Where to stayTours + discountsCheck Fares Top discounts Enchanted Kingdom Admission Ticket Manila Ocean Park Attraction Pass Intramuros Bambike Tour See more: Manila travel tips 16 Places To Visit in Manila 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! 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 3. Samal Beach Resorts 4. Samal Islands & Beaches 5. Monfort Bat Colony 6. Davao Crocodile Park 7. People’s Park 8. Davao Cathedral (San Pedro Cathedral) & San Pedro Street 9. Jack’s Ridge 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 General Santos Lake Sebu Balut Island & Sarangani Islands Cebu Manila Note: Destinations featured above are not listed by rank. Book your way to Davao How much does it cost to travel to Davao? Click below to compare flight, ferry & buses fares posted on these booking sites: BookAway Where to Stay in Davao Click below & search recommended Davao hotels/hostels/home rentals within your budget. Remember to set your min/max price, travel dates, and sort by review ratings. I often book online with these trusted booking sites below for rock-bottom prices & convenient bookings. AgodaBooking.com 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 Pauline Chavez says September 16, 2019 at 10:25 am How far are these tourist spots from Buhangin Davao? Reply Marcos Detourista says September 19, 2019 at 11:21 am Hi Pauline! Google Maps is really helpful with this. I use it always when I plan my trip! Just save all the locations on Google Maps to have a quick overview of how close destinations are to each other. Reply Nove says October 22, 2019 at 9:15 pm Hi! Your blog is very helpful and informative for a first-timer in Davao! Thanks for sharing! Reply My Wander Story says November 21, 2019 at 12:26 pm 12 out of 14. I’m almost complete in experiencing the beautiful Davao. Reply Eve says March 6, 2020 at 4:32 pm Very informative! Reply Marcos Detourista says March 6, 2020 at 4:39 pm Thank you! Reply Elliot Trevor says September 9, 2020 at 3:55 pm Davao does hold a lot of cultural places and most of them are accessible. I hope I could travel there again when this pandemic is over. Reply Glenda says February 18, 2021 at 1:46 pm Agree. Hoping that this pandemic will end soon so that you can explore more in Davao City Reply
Marcos Detourista says February 23, 2019 at 12:53 am Awesome Levia! What do you like most about Davao City? Reply
abdou says April 18, 2019 at 12:48 am Wow!! so many great things It is Very helpful for planning a trip to davao. Thanks for sharing this. 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
Pauline Chavez says September 16, 2019 at 10:25 am How far are these tourist spots from Buhangin Davao? Reply
Marcos Detourista says September 19, 2019 at 11:21 am Hi Pauline! Google Maps is really helpful with this. I use it always when I plan my trip! Just save all the locations on Google Maps to have a quick overview of how close destinations are to each other. Reply
Nove says October 22, 2019 at 9:15 pm Hi! Your blog is very helpful and informative for a first-timer in Davao! Thanks for sharing! Reply
My Wander Story says November 21, 2019 at 12:26 pm 12 out of 14. I’m almost complete in experiencing the beautiful Davao. Reply
Elliot Trevor says September 9, 2020 at 3:55 pm Davao does hold a lot of cultural places and most of them are accessible. I hope I could travel there again when this pandemic is over. Reply
Glenda says February 18, 2021 at 1:46 pm Agree. Hoping that this pandemic will end soon so that you can explore more in Davao City Reply