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(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
Davao has the best of what the
sea and the land have to offer. Spend a
day island hopping in Talikud and Samal.
If you have more than three days in the
city, scale up to the peak of Mt Apo and
enjoy panoramic views of Mindanao.
Check out the Philippine Eagle Center too.
SLEEP
Conveniently located downtown,
Las Casitas Inns offer great value for
money.
Tel: +63 82 222 3001
EAT
Eat lunch at any branch of
Penong’s Grill for affordable and quality
ihaw-ihaw food.
SHOP
Aldevinco Shopping Center sells
batik malongs, and native wares and
accessories. Don’t forget to haggle!
MUST-TRY
Even if you hate the smell,
you must have durian, or at least a cup of
durian-infused coffee at BluGre Café.
Little
Garduque-
Calo
physician
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 only PHP4–6 within
the city.
SEE&DO
Don’t forget to visit the Cotta
Shrine where you will see the figure
of the Virgin Mary. Check out Lala’s
Adventure Park in Montol, Ozamiz City
where you can enjoy the mountain view
while dipping in the cold waters of the
pool and river.
SLEEP
Check in at Royal Garden Hotel.
It offers nice accommodations and has a
strategic location.
Tel: +63 88 521 2888
EAT
Try the best
lechon manok
(
roast
chicken) in the Philippines, Ang Lechon
Manok ni Sr. Pedro.
SHOP
The Public Mall is a good place to
find anything at an affordable price. Try
our famous fish crackers.
MUST-TRY
Party the night away at Club
M where you will meet many of the
Ozamiznons.
Kurt-Zion
Villanueva
Boncales
businessman
PHILIPPINES
OZAMIZ
LESTER LEDESMA
The city of Ozamiz grew out of an
old Spanish town called Misamis.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
