Let’s Go! Travel Tips to Davao, Philippines

Davao City in the Philippines is an excellent destination for travelers seeking serenity. Davao offers many exciting attractions as the largest city in the country and home to the Philippine Eagle.

Davao City is the Capital of Mindanao, Philippines. Despite its dense population, Davao is considered the country's cleanest city. The community has different cultural backgrounds, including Spanish, American, Chinese, Japanese, and Muslim.

Are you considering adding this city to your next trip? Let's see what tips you can prepare before visiting Davao!

Travel Tips To Davao, Philippines

1. Look for the Right Time to Travel

Sleeping Dinosaur Island, Mati, Davao City, Philippines

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Davao has two main seasons: dry and rainy seasons. The dry season from January to May is the best time to visit Davao and enjoy outdoor activities without worrying about rain.

However, the best time to visit depends on what you want to do. For example, durian lovers should visit from July to October, to enjoy the delicious durian fruit in the Philippines.

In short, Davao's dry season has perfect weather for many activities and adventures. But the rainy season has unique attractions, like lots of fresh fruit.

2. Make a List of Activities During the Holidays

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Davao is a popular place to visit in the Philippines, and it offers many fun things to do for tourists. You can stay at resorts, eat at western or local restaurants, visit exciting attractions, and try delicious local food.

If you are curious, there are several tourist sites that you must visit when you are here. These are some of the recommendations.

People's Park is a city park, square, or family garden. There are mini natural forests, artificial natural waterfalls, fountain shows at night, playgrounds for children's play, and durian-shaped domes. If you visit Davao City, make sure to stop here!

Dahican Beach: the most beautiful beach in the mainland Philippines. You may see rows of chairs along the coast. There are small shops that rent boogie boards and surfboards for those who want to ride the big waves.

Davao Crocodile Park, this tourist destination in Davao, features the latest crocodile farming system in the Philippines, equipped with modern facilities and equipment, so it is safe for cultivators. Apart from crocodiles, you can also invite your children to see other exotic animal species, including raptors, monkeys, bears, snakes, birds, and reptiles.

3. Enjoy Davao Culinary

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The Philippines boasts numerous gorgeous islands that draw a lot of tourists. Many tourist attractions in the area have been declared world heritage sites by UNESCO. What is more exciting than tourist attractions is the food! Because Filipino cuisine is well-known for being unique!

There are several processed foods that you can try in Davao, including:

Buko Pie, “buko” in Tagalog means coconut. In other words, “buko pie” is a pie made from coconut, and this snack is a must-have snack for locals.

Halo-Halo, is an iced drink that consists of jackfruit, coconut, palm fruit, banana, ice cream, sweet purple sweet potato, nata de coco, sticky rice, corn, sago, and milk.

Beef Caldereta, is a dish made from tomatoes, vinegar paste, and pepper. People would add potatoes and carrots to make the dish more nutritious.

Chicken Adobo, made from chicken (can also be pork or seafood) cooked in soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic. It is usually best eaten with hot rice.

4. Choose the Right Place to Stay

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There are many places to stay in Davao. Of course, you can choose according to your budget and needs. However, try to choose a location close to the tourist attractions you will visit.

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