HomeAsiaSoutheast AsiaPhilippinesSouth CotabatoGeneral Santos 8 Things to do in General Santos + Tourist Spots By Marcos Detourista. Updated on March 1, 2023. Where to go in General Santos? Achieve your travel goals with this list of beautiful destinations, top things to do, must-see places, tourist spots & more. General Santos City in South Cotabato is hailed as the “Tuna Capital of the Philippines” for its bountiful sashimi-grade tuna since time immemorial. But setting its fresh catch aside, GenSan could be your gateway to the beauty that awaits at the southcentral part of Mindanao. It features an eclectic culture set against a highly urbanized metropolis backdrop. Although GenSan serves as the shopping capital of the Soccsksargen region with its lieu of malls and commercial districts, it does not disappoint in terms of natural beauty. About 15 kilometers off the Central Business District (CBD) is the Klaja Ecopark, where you can find hills, waterfalls, and caves. Mount Matutum, located north of the city, is a massive, active volcano with a well-preserved 320-meter crater. Its stunning view is best enjoyed in Barangay San Isidro and Mabuhay. GenSan is also a great jump-off point to southcentral Mindanao. Enjoy the mountain scenery of Lake Sebu and Lake Holon in South Cotabato province. Explore Saranggani Provice, Polomolok, Koronadal and Balut Island from here or hop on a bus to Davao City, which is just three hours away. Here’s a list of beautiful places to visit in General Santos including top things to do & the best General Santos tourist spots. To make your trip planning easy, 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. Seeing all your saved locations on the map will help you get started on planning your General Santos itinerary and know the best areas to stay, near places you want to go. See also: Best Travel Booking Apps. View all travel tips on: General Santos. 1. Tuna Market (General Santos Fish Port) General Santos Fish Port (Tuna Market) in General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines General Santos Fish Port (Tuna Market) in General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines General Santos Fish Port (Tuna Market) in General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines Location: General Santos City, South Cotabato. Save on Google Maps. Book your trip to General Santos Before you start ticking goals off your bucketlist, here are travel essentials & discounts you’ll need to check. Pre-book online for a hassle-free trip! Click below to compare rates & read reviews: General Santos HotelsFlights Popular tours & discounts booked by other travelers: For more travel inspiration, follow Detourista on: InstagramFacebookTiktokPinterest 2. Plaza Heneral Santos General Santos City Hall & Plaza Heneral Santos in General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines Location: Pres. Sergio Osmeña Avenue, General Santos City, South Cotabato. Save on Google Maps. 3. General Santos City Public Market General Santos City Public Market in South Cotabato, Philippines Location: West Side St., Corner, P. Acharon Blvd, Lungsod ng General Santos, 9500 Timog Cotabato. Save on Google Maps. 4. Lion’s Beach (Queen Tuna Park) Lion’s Beach (Queen Tuna Park), in General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines Location: General Santos City, South Cotabato. Save on Google Maps. 5. Try Balbacua Soup (Gamay Eatery) Balbacua at Gamay Eatery, in General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines Location: S Cotabato – Sarangani Rd, General Santos City, 9500 South Cotabato. Save on Google Maps. Where to go near General Santos 6. Lake Sebu Location: Southcentral Mindanao, southern Philippines. Save on Google Maps. Lake Sebu Travel Essentials Where to stay See more: Lake Sebu travel tips 11 Places To Visit in Lake Sebu 7. Koronadal City Koronadal City Roundball in South Cotabato, Philippines Location: Southcentral Mindanao, southern Philippines. Save on Google Maps. 8. Sarangani Province Gumasa Beach in Glan, Sarangani, Philippines Gumasa Beach in Glan, Sarangani, Philippines Isla Jardin del Mar Resort, near Gumasa Beach, in Glan, Sarangani, Philippines Location: Southcentral Mindanao, southern Philippines. Save on Google Maps. Sarangani Province Travel Essentials Where to stay Beyond General Santos Lake Holon Location: Southcentral Mindanao, southern Philippines. Save on Google Maps. Davao City Location: Davao region, Mindanao, southern Philippines. Save on Google Maps. Davao City Travel Essentials Where to stayTours + discounts Top discounts Davao 24hr COVID-19 RT-PCR and Rapid Antigen Testing Davao COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing See more: Davao City travel tips Davao DOT-Accredited Hotels 14 Things to do in Davao + Tourist Spots Balut Island & Sarangani Islands Location: Davao region, Mindanao, southern Philippines. Save on Google Maps. Sarangani Islands Travel Essentials Asik-asik Falls & North Cotabato Asik-asik Falls in Upper Dado, Alamada, North Cotabato, Philippines Location: Sitio Dulao, Barangay Upper Dado, Alamada, 9413 Cotabato. Save on Google Maps. North Cotabato Travel Essentials Cagayan de Oro Location: Misamis Oriental province, Northern Mindanao region, southern Philippines. Save on Google Maps. Cagayan de Oro Travel Essentials Where to stayTours + discounts Top discounts Seven Seas Waterpark Ticket in Cagayan de Oro Dahilayan Adventure Park Admission Ticket Philippines Unlimited Data eSIM (QR Email Delivery) See more: Cagayan de Oro travel tips Cagayan de Oro DOT-Accredited Hotels 12 Things to do in Cagayan de Oro + Northern Mindanao Tourist Spots What places have you added to your bucketlist? Have you been to beautiful places in General Santos that should be on this list? Feel free to share your thoughts! Places to visit in General Santos General Santos tourist spots, things to do in General Santos, where to go in General Santos & more. 1. Tuna Market (General Santos Fish Port) 2. Plaza Heneral Santos 3. General Santos City Public Market 4. Lion’s Beach (Queen Tuna Park) 5. Try Balbacua Soup (Gamay Eatery) 6. Lake Sebu 7. Koronadal City 8. Sarangani Province Lake Holon Davao City Balut Island & Sarangani Islands Asik-asik Falls & North Cotabato Cagayan de Oro Note: Destinations featured above are not listed by rank. Where to Stay in General Santos Click below & search recommended General Santos 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. Don’t Stop Here Click below for more travel inspiration: 14 Things to do in Davao + Tourist Spots 11 Places To Visit in Lake Sebu Don’t leave yet. There’s more! 32 Things to do in The Philippines + Tourist Spots27 Things to do in Hong Kong + Hong Kong Tourist Spots9 Things to do in Cambodia + Tourist Spots20 Things to do in Malaysia + Tourist Spots Discover more blogs and travel tips in: General Santos Southeast AsiaSouth CotabatoPhilippinesAsia See all places Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.Comments Leng says September 15, 2020 at 12:27 pm Hello Marcos! Is it safe for a female to travel solo in Gen San? Thanks for this helpful article. Reply Marcos Detourista says September 15, 2020 at 12:58 pm Yes, it’s safe as any other place in the Philippines. Reply
Leng says September 15, 2020 at 12:27 pm Hello Marcos! Is it safe for a female to travel solo in Gen San? Thanks for this helpful article. Reply
Marcos Detourista says September 15, 2020 at 12:58 pm Yes, it’s safe as any other place in the Philippines. Reply