Davao: See
1 Mt. Apo. The highest mountain in the Philippines, a dormant volcano.
2 Crocodile Park, Riverfront Corporate City, Carlos P. Garcia Highway, ☏ +63 82 2868883. The park serves as a breeding center of crocodiles and houses also a small zoo, with daily animal shows on the central stage. Possibilities to feed crocodiles, tigers and some other animals for a fee. Ticket includes an entrance to Butterfly Park (8AM-5PM) and K'Mindanawan Village (not a real village, but one for tourists, fire show on F-Su 5:45PM-6:30PM). Adults ₱350, children ₱250.
3 Eden Nature Park. About 50 km from Davao, Eden Nature Park is close to the town of Toril. It's in the mountains so it's cooler than Davao City. It has nice walks, restaurants, horse riding and a Sky-Rider thing and lots more. It's a pretty good day out and well worth the trip from Davao.
4 Jack's Ridge, Shrine Hills Road, Matina, ☏ +63 82 2978830. This was a hangout for Japanese Forces during World War II. It is now a tourist spot in Davao City, where you can have a scenic view of Davao City (especially during the night). There is a restaurant, a pool, bars, cottages, and a trail up and down the ridge, where you can enjoy your stay.
5 Philippine Eagle Center. 8AM-5PM. See the Philippine eagle, one of the largest eagles in the world, and one of the most endangered. The center is home to about 30 Philippine eagles. Aside from eagles, it is also home to other birds and animals as well as raptors in a simulated forest environment. ₱150.
6 People's Park, Legazpi Street. 7AM-10PM. A public park located along Legazpi Street. A park where people people gather around, enjoy the stroll crossing bridges,exercising around the walkway which circles the park, seeing man-made waterfalls, beautiful plants, etc. It is more enjoyable as the sun goes down and at the night. Free.
7 San Pedro Cathedral, San Pedro Street (town-center, most jeepney road go through, just ask), ☏ +63 82 2210191. This cathedral, built in the 19th century, is the city's main cathedral. It is across from City Hall.
8 Shrine of the Holy Infant of Jesus (Santo Nino Shrine), Shrine Hills Road, Matina, ☏ +63 82 2972911. A shrine that is up a hill with views across Davao in which you can unwind, relax, and reflect. There are mass celebrations once in a while per day. A lot of people visit this place during Sundays.
9 Lonwa Buddhist temple (less than 10-min walk from crossing Cabaguio Avenue, JP Laurel Avenue and St Camillus Dormitel). no defined opening hours. free.
10 Dabawenyo Museum, University Avenue (temporary address), museo_dabawenyo@davaocity.gov.ph. 9AM-6PM, closed on Sun and some holidays. No photos except on few recent paintings and a separated room. free admission.
11 Davao Museum, 113 Agusan Circle, within Insular Village (entrance only with an ID). Mon-Sat 9AM–noon, 1–5PM. Local history and culture of indigenous peoples. Adults ₱100, students ₱20. …