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AREACODE
(82)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
The Francisco Bangoy
International Airport, or the 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.
BYDAY
Davao City is an island-to-highlands
getaway. Enjoy a scenic view of cloud-covered,
green rolling hills from the vantage point of Seagull
Valley in Budda — Davao’s answer to Baguio and
Tagaytay. Close by is Eden Nature Park.
BYNIGHT
Coffee lovers can get a great cup of
brew at Green Coffee in Torres St. Have dinner at
Jack’s Ridge, where you can enjoy a romantic view
of glistening downtown Davao. Then cap off your
day with the famous
halo-halo
of Aling Foping’s.
SLEEP
Ponce Suites in Dona Vicenta Vill., Bajada,
is a cross between an art gallery and a hotel.
Unique sculptures, paintings, and other artwork
are displayed all throughout the hotel.
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DAVAO
PHILIPPINES
GENERALSANTOS
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CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
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Hire a taxi at the airport for a flat
rate of PHP300–350. If you don’t have much
luggage, a
habal-habal
(passenger motorbike) for
PHP100 will do. Tricycles will be your main means
of getting around the city.
BYDAY
Ride a van and head to the hidden beach
of Gumasa in Glan, Sarangani. Enjoy its powdery
white sand and crystal clear waters, and just relax
by the shore. See for yourself why Gumasa has
been dubbed the “Boracay of the South.”
BYNIGHT
Satisfy your seafood cravings at Grab-
a-Crab Restaurant. Then, if you want to chill out,
go to Pahayahay Restobar where you can listen to
local bands. But if you love to party, you'll have fun
in Q Bar at Sun City Suites.
SLEEP
At Sarangani Highlands Garden and
Restaurant, you get to stay in a hilltop overlooking
Sarangani Bay. This place is perfect for families and
barkadas. Tel: +63 (922) 859 0043
BESTBREAKFAST
A local
cuisine,
balbacua,
in Aweng’s
restaurant.
BESTBUYS
Buy tuna products
as well as
chorizo, longganisa
and
chicharon
from RDEX or Citra Mina.
INSIDERTIP
Befriend the tricycle
drivers and ask them to take you to
must-see places in Gensan. You'll enjoy
the trip.
BESTBREAKFAST
TAPS — a true
Davao classic that dishes out all the
best Filipino breakfast treats.
BESTBUYS
Get
durian
candies
in supermarkets, or pomelo at the
Madrazo fruit stand.
INSIDERTIP
The best spot for a
photo of majestic Mt. Apo is along
Diversion Rd. leading up to Dencio’s
Hilltop.
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lawyer
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