Davao
is an interesting city. On the surface, it is almost as busy as
Manila, with a welcome explosion of high-end Davao accommodation,
bustling economic and commercial scene, and many cultural and
culinary advances. Yet, overlooking all these developments is Mt.
Apo, a great symbol of the roots of the people and a conclusive sign
that Davaoeños are as connected to their land as they are fast
becoming urbanites.
Even
if there now exists more establishments and malls, more
multinationals conducting business, and more Davao hotels and
subdivisions sprawled along the city, a short drive or boat ride is
all that is required to step into a world of natural wonders, with
popular white-sand beaches, forested slopes, and massive plantations
growing exports of pineapples, bananas, and citrus in the area.
These
are definitely better times for the people living in Davao, and the
flourishing of the city also brings beautiful news to travelers who
are interested in getting to know this destination. The city is
expanding and there is no better time to come and visit. Check out a
few of its attractions that no tourist should miss:
Bankerohan
Public Market - Located in the corner of A. Puchon St. and E.
Quirino Avenue, Bankerohan Public Market is a riot of sights and
sounds of the best possible sort. Vibrant, chaotic, and
claustrophobic, this is the best starting point to taste the local
flavor of the city. Take a walk around here in the morning and get
acquainted with everything and anything that appears in the Filipino
kitchen.
Museo
Dabawenyo - The people of Davao are a mix of indigenous tribal
groups, religions, and ethnicity, which make the city all the more
dynamic. See this patchwork and learn the history and culture of
Davao and Mindanao in the galleries and exhibits of this museum.
Davao
Crocodile Park - A little bit north from the city center, this
complex is part conservation center and zoo where visitors get up
close and personal with these mysterious reptiles. Enjoy the
crocodile show, which is a combination of feeding sessions and
tightrope walking. There is also a cultural show and a riverfront
restaurant that serves—you guessed it—crocodile meat, cooked in
an omelet, with pasta, served sizzling, or just a plain old steak.
Long
Hua Temple - Gorgeous wooden floors and beautiful carved walls
and doors are the highlight of this Chinese Buddhist temple in
Cabaguio St. that is only 2.5 km from the main city. It is hard to
miss it as it is near the Taoist Temple with a grand red pagoda.
Plan
a visit to Davao and find more reasons to fall in love with it more.
There are fantastic Davao accommodations like Seda
Abreeza that bring forward the best of the city so start
organizing plans and have an incredible stay.
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