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(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
Start with breakfast at Waterfront/Insular
Hotel; apart from the good food, there’s also a great
view of the beach. Make sure to visit the following:
Crocodile Park, Eden Nature Park, Malagos Garden
Resort and the Philippine Eagle Park.
BYNIGHT
When hunger strikes, try the eat-all-you
can at Kuya Ed’s. But whatever you do, Jack’s
Ridge is simply a must. Its high elevation gives you
an unbeatable view of metro Davao. Drop by Fat
Bobby’s or Starr for a drink or two.
SLEEP
Stay at the Marco Polo Hotel and see for
yourself why Davao is called “The City in Bloom”.
Tel: +63 (82) 221 0888 ext 7340–42, www.
marcopolohotels.com
PHILIPPINES
DAVAO
PHILIPPINES
GENERALSANTOS
BESTFESTIVALS
The annual
Tuna Festival in September and the
Kalilangan Festival in February.
BESTBUYS
Dried tropical fruits
and tuna products, of course! Try tuna
burger or tuna nuggets.
BESTSOUVENIRS
Fair Trade
Center offers many souvenirs, including
beaded jewelry, tribal costumes and
food items from all over SocCSKSarGen.
BESTSOUVENIRS
Anything
from Aldevinco Souvenir shops.
Check out Maila’s too.
BESTBUYS
Davao fruits
especially pomelo, durian, marang
and mangosteen.
INSIDERTIP
Be reminded of the
strict “no smoking” regulation in
Davao City and look for a designated
smoking area.
Sakura
Magtanggol
teacher
Helen L.
Dela Cruz
policewoman
LESTER LEDESMA
JOJIE ALCANTARA
AREACODE
(83)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
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
Tour the city by motorbike. Stop by for
halo-halo
(shaved ice dessert) in the downtown
area or a restaurant overlooking Sarangani Bay.
Visit the biggest fish ports in the country; if you're
lucky, you'll get to pose beside a huge tuna!
BYNIGHT
Cool down and take a relaxing stroll
along the city's plaza. Check out Pacman's
business complex (Jmix Resto Bar at the second
floor), which is a stone's throw away from Notre
Dame at Dadiangas University.
SLEEP
For comfortable and affordable
accommodations at a convenient location,
stay at Sydney Hotel.
Tel: +63 (83) 552
5479–81, (83) 301 9140
DIDYOU
KNOW?
Davao has a signature (non-
alcoholic) drink: the Davao Punch.