Philippine Eagle Center
The Center is home to 36 Philippine Eagles, 18 of which are captive-bred. It also houses 10 other species of birds, 4 species of mammals and 2 species of reptiles. The Philippine Eagle Center (PEC) is about an hour drive from the city and can be reached either by private or public transport. (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Malagos Garden Resort
Malagos Garden Resort is one of the most frequented destinations in Davao City. Breathe in the cool mountain breeze and be one with nature at Malagos Garden Resort, a 12-hectare nature theme park in Davao. Malagos Garden Resort is about 27 kilometers, or 30 to 45 minutes drive from downtown city proper, and some 32 kilometers from the Davao International Airport (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Davao Crocodile Park
The Davao Crocodile Park is a tourist destination in Davao that showcases a ‘state of the art’ crocodile farming system in the Philippines, equipped with modern facilities and equipment. Apart from crocodiles, other exotic animal species such as raptors, monkeys, bearcats, snakes, birds, and various reptiles can be found in the park. The park is located near the Riverfront Hotel at the Riverfront, Corporate City Diversion Highway, Ma-a, Davao City (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Davao Zorb Park
Zorbing or Globe Riding is becoming one of the most popular outdoor activities in Davao City. It involves rolling down a gentle slope hill inside a huge inflatable and transparent globe or ball about 3 meters in diameter usually made of plastic in a safe and controlled environment lasting for a few seconds to a minute or so. Davao Zorb Park is located near the entrance of the Riverfront Corporate City, Diversion Road, Maa, Davao City (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Davao Butterfly House
Davao Butterfly House is a safe shelter and haven for butterflies, flowers, plants, and other exotic animals such as fishes, crickets, tarantulas and scorpions. It is one of the many butterfly conservation facilities in the Philippines. It is located not far from the Davao Crocodile Park complex, Riverwalk Grill, and Tribu K’Mindanawon cultural village along the Diversion Highway of Ma-a, Davao City (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Eden Nature Park
Eden Nature Park is a mountain resort and paradise located in Davao City. This place for rest and relaxation is 95% human-made, located 3000 ft above sea level of Davao City. To get there, it only takes one-and-a-half ride by plane down south from Manila, and a travel time of approximately one hour from the airport (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Jack’s Ridge
Jack’s Ridge is one of the most popular recreational and dining destinations in Davao City. It sits on top of a high and very steep slope, overlooking the scenic expanse of Davao City and the Gulf of Davao. The place is located on a high mountain slope at Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
D’Japanese Tunnel
Along the Diversion Road in Davao City, there is a Japanese tunnel that dates back during the World War II. The tunnel was carved out of the hilly section of Matina Balusong, west of the city by Davao Prisoners of War in 1942. The tunnel was used by the Japanese as a hide-out, and as a means of transporting their equipment and mobilizing their forces against the American liberating army (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Gap Farm
GAP Farm is located in the hilly part of Green Valley, Diversion Road, Ma-a, Davao City, and is about 15 minute drive from downtown Davao (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Magsaysay Park
Magsaysay Park in Davao City is a beautifully landscaped public park that sits on a huge sprawling expanse that faces the clear blue waters of Davao Gulf (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Lon Wa Buddhist Temple
The Lon Wa Buddhist Temple also known as Long Hua Temple is the biggest Buddhist temple in Mindanao. The temple can be easily reached by taking a cab to Cabaguio Avenue – an extension of Leon Garcia Street (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
D’Leonor Inland Resort
D’ Leonor Hotel Inland Resort, Adventure Park and Wavepool is a 26 hectares inland resort and adventure park located in Purok 5, Barangay Communal, Cabantian, Davao City, just a 15-30 minutes drive from downtown area or a 10-minutes ride from the Davao International Airport in Sasa (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
D’Bone Collector Museum
D’ Bone Collector Museum is another pride and landmark of Davao City. This is the only Bone museum found in Mindanao. Among the attractions are the huge sperm whale, the jaws of sharks, the Cambodian python and over 200 well-preserved skeletons of various animal species from different environments such as the plains, shallow seas and reefs, tropical rainforests, lowlands, and arid regions, including the skeletal remains of two rare sperm whales (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Seagull Mountain Resort
Seagull Mountain Resort is one of the many popular destinations in Davao City. It is situated along the Bukidnon-Davao (BUDA) Road in Barangay Lorega, Marilog District, Davao City, and is nestled on a mountain about 4,200 feet above sea level (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Epol Waterfalls
Epol Mountain Resort in Marilog District is a 100 kilometers from Davao proper and will take you almost 3 and half hour to travel. Epol falls was known as Green Valley waterfalls before. The trek is very easy, no sweat at all. There is entrance fee collected when you pass by at the first house going down the waterfalls. They used to collect fees to maintain the cleanliness of the falls (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Forest Hill Resort
Forest Hill is a common venue for social gatherings like birthdays, reunions, and company field trips. It is a simple resort with a swimming pool surrounded by cottages. The resort is situated behind a small hill and guests can follow a trail that leads to the top. It is a 20-minute drive from downtown Davao, and it is located at Matina Balusong, Diversion Road Davao City. From downtown, take a taxi going to Forest Hill Resort (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Eagle Ridge Davao
Surrounded by green lusheries and trees, any guest would be soothed and relaxed by the cool mountain breeze, relieving ones stress and tension. Situated in km. 9, upper Ulas, Talomo, Davao City, is a perfecthideaway from city’s hustle and bustle (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Davao Chinatown
Davao Chinatown, also known as Mindanao Chinatown, is the only Chinatown in Mindanao, Philippines. It is located in Davao City. At around 44 hectares, it is at the center of numerous business establishments, of which a great majority is owned by Chinese Filipinos (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Gumamela Caverock Farm Resort
Gumamela Cave Rock Farm Resort is a two-hectare mountain farm resort situated in a secluded, peaceful and tranquil farm in Purok 3, Barangay Matina Biao, Tugbok District, 21 kilometers away from Davao City. The land where the resort is situated is part of the Tolosa Family Estate which was occupied by the Japanese Imperial Army during WWII (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Deca Wakeboard Park
DECA Wake Park Davao is the mecca of wakeboarding and wakeskating in the south of Philippines. This cable park is equipped with a world class cable system, beginner friendly obstacles and eco-friendly atmosphere. Situated at Brgy. Tacunan, Mintal, Davao City (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Museo Dabawenyo
Museo Dabawenyo or the “Museum of the people of Davao” is one of the two known museums in Davao. The building of Museo Dabawenyo is formerly the court of First Instance. The City Government was restored and rehabilitated to house and showcase the rich history and diverse cultural heritage of the people of Davao. The Museum is located at Pichon Street, Davao City (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Peoples Park Davao
Formerly the famous PTA Grounds in Davao City, Philippines, this P72 M worth People’s Park opened on December 15, 2007 which features a mini-forest, interactive fountains, waterfalls and ponds, a kid’s toyland and large sculptures representing indigenous groups in Southern Mindanao and the Philippine eagle (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Davao River Water Rafting
Wild Water Rafting is one of the widely popular eco-tourism and outdoor adventures in Davao City. The site for this extreme water sport is the Davao River. The 3 1/2 hour wild water rafting starts from Barrio Tamugan in Calinan, and then ends at the lowlands (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Villa de Mercedes
Villa de Mercedes is a high-end resort subdivision in Catigan, Toril, Davao City. This residential resort subdivision in Davao offers beautiful and elegant house and lot packages for you to choose from (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
San Pedro Cathedral
San Pedro Cathedral is not only the oldest church in Davao City, but also the city’s premier historical landmark. It was named after San Pedro (Saint Peter), the patron saint of Davao. The original structure was built in 1847 during the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors, led by Don Jose Oyanguren (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
City Hall of Davao
The City Hall of Davao was originally built as a Municipal Hall in 1926. Back then. Davao was not yet declared as a city as was still a part of the larger Davao Province. In 1937, after a bill was sponsored by then Assemblyman Romualdo C. Quimpo to make Davao City as a chartered city (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Matina Town Square
Davao’s premier food, entertainment, arts and cultural landmark. Situated at McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Partoza Farms
Partoza Durian Farms is Located at Barangay Biao Escuela in Tugbok District, Davao City, this Durian farm is being developed into a major agro-tourism destination in this part of Davao City. The farm not only has 500 Durian trees that yield premium quality fruits but also has all sorts of other fruits and herbs such as miracle berries, including livestock of goats, vermiculture, fish, native chicken, and horses (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Bankerohan Public Market
Bankerohan Public Market is the Market of all Markets here in Davao. Complete, Fresh and less exp ensive, is what makes this public market the perfect place to buy your daily needs and also where tourists and visitors can buy their “pasalubong” (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Rizal Promenade
Rizal Promenade is located along Rizal Street, in downtown Davao. It has at least 10 bars and it offers acoustic live bands, music and discos for their customers. (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Statue of David & Baywalk
Davao Baywalk and Park, a.k.a. David’s Edge, Seawall, or Queensland Park is a beachfront park that commands a stunning view of the early sun rising in the morning amid the vastness of the Gulf of Davao. The Park is beautifully situated along the coastline of Times Beach in Matina Aplaya, a popular public beach near Ecoland, Davao City (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Sul Orchids
Sul Orchids is an orchid farm, there are no entrance fees, and you can get a free orchid farm tour if you wish. The orchids in this farm are for sale at affordable prices. Located at Brgy. Tugbok, Davao City (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
The Peak
The Peak is a new alfresco area in Gaisano Mall of Davao. A few restaurants are already open to suite everybody’s taste buds. The place is also perfect to catch a good view of Davao City in daytime and it is most certainly at its best during nighttime when Davao City lights up and the fountain area illuminates and changes into different colors (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Holy Infant Jesus of Prague Shrine
Shrine Hills has a chapel, and is also a seminary and meditation center for Catholics in Davao. People go there to hear Holy Mass, to pray, meditate, and offer petitions, or simply have quality bonding moments with families, friends or colleagues. It is also a favorite playground for kids (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Abreeza Mall
Abreeza Mall is a large shopping mall complex located at J.P. Laurel Avenue, Bajada in Davao City, Philippines. It is the first Ayala Shopping Center located in Mindanao (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Aldevinco Shopping Center
In all the places to shop here in Davao City, there’s no place quite like Aldevinco. This is the place to visit for all ethnic handmade products. Access is easy because it’s located at the heart of the city along C.M. Recto Avenue (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
The View
The View Davao is an exclusive venue for garden weddings, special occasions and corporate events in Davao City. Situated in Brgy. Magtuod, Davao City (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Magsaysay Fruit Vendors
Outside the Magsaysay Park is the Magsaysay Fruit Vendors Association which consists of a long row of fruit stands that sell Durian and other fruits abundant in Davao Region (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
SM Lanang Dancing Fountain
One nice thing to see when you visit Davao is the 122 meter dancing fountain of SM Lanang, the longest of its kind in the Philippines.The fountain is located in the rear side of the mall where the nice restaurants are located (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Mintal Japanese Cemetery
Among the historical tourist attractions in Davao City is the Japanese Cemetery in Brgy. Mintal. This cemetery was where the Japanese settlers during the early to mid 1900?s were buried. The site is the pilgrimage place for large groups of Japanese war veterans,widows and kins during the annual Reunion for Peace Program (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
San Antonio Horse Track
The world-class San Antonio Parks horse oval race track was formally opened held inside the Nenita Farms in Marapangi, Toril (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Ponce Suites
Ponce suites is a must-see spot at Davao city,Philippines, especially if you’re an art buff! Sculptures and paintings surround the place, even the rooms are individually decored (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Tamayong Prayer Mountain
Its impressive full name is the Covenant Mountain and Prayer Center, up in Tamayong, Mt. Apo, Calinan, less than an hour’s ride from downtown Davao. For the Reverend Apollo C. Quiboloy, Executive Pastor of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ the Name Above Every Name, it is a haven for peace and prayer, for contemplation and soul searching (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Tribu Kamindanawan
Tribu Kamindanawan offers a very entertaining and informative cultural program. The evening show features native dances, musical and fire dances (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Pasalubong Center
The Pasalubong Center is a one-stop-shop for proudly Davao-made quality products such as handicrafts, processed food, fashion accessories, souvenir and gift items, home decors, indigenous costumes and native accessories, fruits and flowers, etc., at very affordable rates using locally or internationally sourced materials as well as indigenous and recyclable materials. It is conveniently located along Palma Gil Street in downtown Davao City beside the People’s Park (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Yellow Gate Adventure Resort
Yellow Gate Adventure Resort is a 28-hectare mountain resort, accessible on a 1-hour drive from Davao City and its independently owned by Babao Estate Development Corporation. It’s closest place in Davao City for clienteles to unwind and relax (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
Mt. Apo
The magnificent Mount Apo is the “King of Philippine Peaks”, the country’s highest mountain peak with an elevation of 10,311 feet or 3,144 meters above sea level. It is also one of Southeast Asia’s highest mountains, and much sought after climbing destinations (http://www.wayph.com, 2015).
