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Davao
Davao City sprawls across the southeastern coast of Mindanao at the foot of Mount Apo, the Philippines' highest peak, and is best known as the country's self-styled "durian capital" and gateway to the wider Mindanao region. It blends a laid-back, orderly urban core with easy access to rainforest reserves, eagle sanctuaries, and the beach-fringed island of Samal just offshore.
Top attractions
attraction Malagos Garden Resort: Davao Travel Guide (4.4★)
Malagos Garden Resort sits in the Baguio District up in the hills above Calinan, about 40 minutes to an hour from downtown Davao City, and it's open daily from 6am to 9pm. 4.4★ (1,862 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction People s Park: Davao Travel Guide
People's Park is a 4.39-hectare green space in Poblacion District, right in downtown Davao City on J. Palma Gil St, best visited right after opening at 1pm or in the evening after 6pm to dodge both the afternoon heat and the biggest crowds.
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Frequently asked questions about Davao
How do I get to Davao?
Most travellers arrive via Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO), which handles direct flights from Manila (~3.5 hours) and other Philippine hubs, with taxis the standard way to cover the short hop into the city (~20–40 minutes depending on traffic); there is no rail system serving Davao, so onward travel around the region relies on jeepneys, buses, and taxis/ride-hailing.
How many days should I spend in Davao?
Plan on ~3-4 days to cover the city centre, a Philippine Eagle Center or Eden Nature Park excursion, and at least one overnight or day trip to Samal Island.
What is Davao known for?
Davao City sprawls across the southeastern coast of Mindanao at the foot of Mount Apo, the Philippines' highest peak, and is best known as the country's self-styled "durian capital" and gateway to the wider Mindanao region. It blends a laid-back, orderly urban core with easy access to rainforest reserves, eagle sanctuaries, and the beach-fringed island of Samal just offshore.