Attractions
Davao Museum
About seven miles (12km) from the Davao City centre at Insular
Village, Lanang, the Davao Museum is devoted to showcasing the
various tribal cultures of the people of the region. The main
gallery is a repository of tribal art, local costumes, jewellery
and handcrafts....
see full detailsSan Pedro Cathedral
Davao City's oldest church is named for the city's patron saint.
Don Jose Uyanguren, known as the 'Spanish Conquistador of Davao',
built the San Pedro Cathedral in 1847 during the Spanish colonial
period. The original altar, carved with images of saints, has been
preserved...
see full detailsPhilippine Eagle Centre
The powerful, large Philippine Eagle (also known as the
monkey-eating eagle) is found only in the mountains of eastern
Luzon in the north of the archipelago, and in the heavily forested
area of Mindanao. The breeding camp for these magnificent predators
is sited at...
see full detailsSamal Island
Just a short ferry ride south of Davao City, in the Davao Gulf,
is the island of Samal, part of an archipelago of islets that offer
a getaway from city life and some adventure activities. The island
offers fabulous sunrises and sunsets and...
see full detailsLake Sebu
The region of south Cotabato in Mindanao, several hours' journey
from Davao City, is for those who are courageous enough to seek
'off the beaten track' eco-adventures. Lake Sebu, near the village
of Suralla, is surrounded by rolling hills and forested mountains;
and is...
see full detailsCamiguin
The tiny island of Camiguin on the north coast of Mindanao is
renowned for the friendliness of its people, epitomised in its
lively annual festival dedicated to the humble lanzones fruit,
which also happens to be one of the island's major sources of
income....
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