3 / 5 - One review
How to get there
4hrs 30mins from Cagayan de Oro
When to go
From November to May
Minimum stay
1 to 2 days
Davao (The Philippines)
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Practical information about Davao
Reviews of Davao
Situated in the Mindanao region and the third largest town in the Philippines, Davao is a cosmopolitan town that encompasses all the characteristics associated with this country.
My suggestion:
You may feel a little unsafe in certain parts, but generally it's a safe town, so long as you keep your wits about you.
Summary:
For those of you who've never visited the Philippines, the first thing you'll notice upon arriving in Davao is the chaos and heavy traffic - quite a stressful experience. Even so, this town hasn't changed since it was founded. Mindanao is the region's melting pot - Spanish, Aboriginals...
Perhaps its most famous attraction is the Crocodile Park, to the north of town. Here you can see crocodiles in the open air and it's a great place to take your kids. On a personal note, the best thing about Davao was strolling around town and seeing how tourism was beginning to take hold.
If you're a diving fan, you'll find some incredible dive sites, such as Alona Beach, on the outskirts of Davao.
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