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 on 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.
My review
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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