There’s always something to do in Davao City. Whether you prefer a quick tour around the metro, a more leisurely trip to Davao’s countryside, or shop for souvenirs, the possibilities for fun and adventurous activities are endless.
Here are suggested itineraries:
Around the Metro
• San Pedro Cathedral,City Hall and City Council (San Pedro St.)
City Hall of Davao
Sangguniang Panglungsod (City Council)
People’s park (Camus street)
Davao People's Park
Water fountains
Art installations
Peoples Park statues by Kublai Millan
Photos courtesy of Jojie Alcantara
People’s park (Camus street) is probably the city’s most popular recreational destination. The City Government- owned and managed facility boasts of playgrounds, gardens, water features, walkways, artworks and art installations that depict the diversity of the city’s culture.It is also a favorite venue for various arts, cultural, social and environmental events of the city.
Park Hours: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Admission: Free
Schedule of Dancing Fountain: Friday, Saturday and Sunday ( 7:00 – 8:00 pm) or (7:30- 8:30 pm)
Tel No: (+6382) 302- 1146
• Museo Dabawenyo ( Pichon street)
Museo Dabawenyo
Indigenous People's Gallery
As the city’s repository of its cultural and historical heritage, Museo Dabawenyo (Pichon St.) has galleries that showcase the local tribes’ cultures and way of living, artifacts and information of the city’s history and a hall of changing exhibits, art shows and various educational enrichment activites. The museum is also a venue for exhibits, art shows and various educational enrichment activities.
Museum Hours: 8:00 AM-12:00 noon and 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Admission: Free
Tel No: (+6382) 222- 1146
- D’ Bone Collector Museum Inc.( Brgy. 76-A, Bucana in San Pedro Extension)
Museum Hours: 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM (Mondays- Fridays)
1:00 PM- 5:00 PM (Saturdays) – for confirmed field trips only
Entrance Fee: Adults: P50.00 ; Kids: P40.00
For inquiries, contact the museum curator at 0919 6240 744
• Magsaysay Park ( Magsaysay Avenue)
• T’boli weaving Center ( Lanang)
• Davao Museum (Insular Village)
• Puentespina Orchid Garden (Agdao)
• Bankerohan Public Market (Bankerohan)
• Madrazo Fruit Stand (P. Reyes St.)
• Shrine of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague (Shrine Hills, Matina)
• Jack’s Ridge Resort
• Madrazo Fruit Stand
Japanese Tunnel
• Matina Town Square
Chinatown
Chinese New Year Celebration
The city’s own Chinatown, bordered by the streets of Sta. Ana, Ramon Magsaysay and Leon Garcia St., is one of the major historical, economic and cultural centers of Davao City. Malls and department stores as Chinese Restaurants are some of the attractions of this newly created enclave. In 2009, former city Mayor Rodrigo Duterte ordered the creation of the city’s first ever Davao Chinese New Year Festival to further promote the culture and friendship of the Chinese community with the Davawenyos.
Chinatown Unity Arch
“Pawikan” (Hawksbill Sea Turtle) Sanctuary
"Pawikan" (Hawksbill Sea Turtle) Sanctuary
Photos by: Susing Tinapay
Nesting Site of the critically endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle located at Punta Dumalag, Matina Aplaya, Davao City
A Trip to the Countryside
• Baganihan (Marilog District
Baganihan trail
• Philippine Eagle Center (Malagos District)
Philippine Eagle
• Malagos Garden Resort ( Malagos District)
Bird Show at Malagos Garden
• Crocodile Park ( Diversion Road Ma-a)
• Gap Farming Resort (Diversion Road Ma-a)
• Eden Nature Park (Toril)
Photos courtesy of: Jojie Alcantara, Rhonson Ng
• Davao Fish Complex ( Toril)
• Durian Confection Manufactures
• Japanese Tunnel (Balusong- Matina)
Shopping Spree
• Gaisano Mall of Davao ( J.P Laurel Avenue)
• Victoria Plaza (J.P Laurel Avenue)
• Gaisano South Citimall (Ilustre Street)
• NCCC Mall ( Matina)
• SM City ( Ecoland)
• Aldevinco Shopping Center (C.M Recto Avenue)
• Robinson’s Cybergate (J.P Laurel Avenue)
• Chinatown (R. Magsaysay Avenue)
• Makro (Bangkal)
• Abreeza Mall (Lanang)
- Davao Pasalubong Center
Davao made souvenir items
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