You're Going to Love Davao
Davao offers spectacular natural beauty, with forests, the highest mountain in the Philippines, Mount Apo, and beautiful coral islands. A diverse population of indigenous, migrant, and ex-pat communities calls Davao home.
Davao is also home to stunning wildlife, including the largest eagle in the world, the Philippine Eagle, and some of the rarest orchids.
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Davao
1. Island Hopping
Visit Palawan, Boracay, or Samal Island to enjoy some of the very best beaches in the Philippines.
2. The View from Shrine Hills
Climb to the summit of the Shrine Hills to enjoy the best views of the city. You can cool down from your climb in the local pool.
3. The Eagles
See the world's largest eagle at the Philippine Eagle Center and learn more about this critically endangered species.
4. Meet Some Crocs
Visit Davao Crocodile Park to see the Philippine Crocodiles. There are also tigers and deer and shows to enjoy.
5. Endless Tranquility
For a city of more than one million, Davao is surprisingly quiet and laid-back. The nightlife is subdued and centers on enjoying a quiet drink and music on Matina Town Square.
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Davao has a tropical rainforest climate, with year-round temperatures of around 78 degrees Fahrenheit. It is driest from February to May.
How to Get to Davao
Plane
The city is served by Davao International Airport (DVO), which has good domestic connections and scheduled flights to Singapore.
Car
The city is currently improving its road network and is well connected to other cities on the island of Mindanao.
Bus
The bus network runs through Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT) and has frequent services to other cities on Mindanao.
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How to Get Around Davao
Public Transportation
The bus network is fairly limited around the city and tends to be concentrated on the main north-south routes, where a single fare is from ₱10.
Taxi
Taxis are the main way to get around the city and are regarded as being reliable and honest. Expect to pay ₱40 for a starting fare and then around ₱90 for a typical city center journey.
Car
Roads in Davao are generally good and car rental will cost from ₱1,000 per day. Local companies include EcoTrans and AJ88 Car Rental.
The Cost of Living in Davao
Shopping Streets
Davao has lots of malls and most of these have cinemas and supermarkets. Some of the major malls to check out are Centerpoint Plaza, Gaisano Grand CitiMall, and Victoria Plaza, which sell everything from fashion to electronics.
Groceries and Other
Supermarkets can be found in the malls. A quart of milk in Davao City costs around ₱76 and a dozen eggs is ₱70.
Where to Eat in Davao
Ahfat Seafoods Plaza next to Victoria Plaza serves excellent local cuisine, while Yahong on F. Torres Street is known for its hot chicken wings. A meal in a budget restaurant will cost from ₱80, while a three course dinner in one of the city's better restaurants will cost upwards of ₱250.