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AREACODE
(82)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
The Francisco
Bangoy International Airport, or Davao
International Airport, is about 15 minutes
away from the city center. Davaoeño
cabbies are known for their honesty, so a
taxi to your hotel is a good option.
SEE &DO
Take a day trip to Eden Nature
Park, just over an hour away from the
city center. You’ll enjoy the fresh and cool
air! End a long day exploring Davao with
a nightcap at Bistro Rosario, located in
the city proper. Grab an ice-cold bottle of
beer, or sip Bistro’s trademark margarita
and relax the night away.
SLEEP
Apo View Hotel has a perfect
balance of affordability, class and
comfort.
SHOP
Grab a box (or 10) of Davao
pomelo and take them home to friends
and family.
MUST-TRY
Surf at the secluded beach
of Mati in Brgy Dahican. Surfing lessons
and board rentals are available.
INSIDER TIP
Never, ever smoke in
public — it’s not tolerated in Davao.
Jason Cruz
social media
manager
PHILIPPINES
DAVAO
JOJIE ALCANTARA
AREA CODE
(88)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
The Ozamiz City Airport
is in Gango. You will need to take a taxi;
the ride will set you back PHP60. You
can get around town by
sikad
(
bicycle
with a sidecar) for PHP4–6 only within
the city.
SEE&DO
Visit the Cotta Shrine, one of
the best places to meditate, and witness
the rising and setting of the sun as it faces
the Ozamiz Panguil Bay. Head over to the
nearby town of Clarin, which is just 20
minutes away from Ozamiz City, to have
a taste of their famous
suman
.
For party-
goers, the best place to go is CLUB M.
SLEEP
Asia Novotel is new and
affordable, and loacted within the city
proper.
Tel: +63 (88) 564 0360
EAT
Kading’s
puto maya
(
sweet sticky
rice) with hot cocoa at the Public Mall and
chicken
inasal
at Chicken Ati-Atihan.
SHOP
Buy seafood and souvenirs at
Ozamiz Public Mall, where the prices are
just right.
MUST-TRY
Experience the Subayan Keg
Subanon Festival held in July.
April
Mecaros
operations
manager
PHILIPPINES
OZAMIZ
LESTER LEDESMA
