The City of Davao is the largest city of the Philippines located in the island of Mindanao with the land area of 2,444 square kilometers.  In Southern Philippines, it is the one of the most progressive cities with its busy international airport and seaport.

Davao is group into two: Davao del Sur and Davao del Norte in Region XI with population of approximately 1,660,000. It became city on October 16, 1936 through the Commonwealth Act No. 51 proclaimed by President Manuel Quezon.

Davao is rich with its own cultures, arts and history.  It has indigenous tribes and among them are the Bagobo, Mandaya, Mansaka, Manobo, Ata and B’laan who are living around Davao river and the hills of Buhangin, Magtuod, Maa, and Matina.

Metro Davao was also ranked among the 20 Most Livable Cities in Asia by the Asiaweek.

It is also called the City of Royalties (The Royal City) as the home of the nature’s kings and queens. The Mt Apo (The highest peak and king of the Philippine mountains), the Philippine Eagle (The king of the Philippine skies), the Waling-waling (The Queen of the Philippine Orchids), the Durian (The king of Exotic fruits) and it is also one of the world’s largest cities.

Metro Davao composed of DavaoCity, TagumCity, PanaboCity, Island Garden City of Samal, DigosCity, and the Municipalities of Carmen and Sta. Cruz which are fast growing. It is because of the rising business, investment and eco tourism. It has been endowed with some of the finest nature’s treasure: finest beaches and mountain resorts, highest peak (MountApo) captivating diving spots, refreshing falls and springs, several plantations fruits, vegetables, abaca and other crops.

Come and witness the local tribes a they weave their own beautiful fabrics at the T’boli WeavingCenter

Also, be proud to climb Mt.Apo, the Philippines’ highest mountain, towering at 10,311 feet above the sea level.  Enjoy the amazing wonders of nature, the clear brooks, rivers, waterfalls, springs, the hills and mountains, the rainforest with the beautiful flora and fauna.

Natural treasure to take pride: Datu Salumay Spring, BaganihanCaves, EpolFalls, SeagullMountain Resort and various plantations.

CrocodilePark (Ma-a) is home to the largest crocodile in the country which named Pangil (“jaw”), a 19-foot reptile.  The other species are mindorensis and porosus crocodiles, wild cats, pythons, turtles, lizards, monkeys and varieties of exotic birds are present in the mini-zoo.

The Philippine Eagle (pithecophaga jefferyi) one of the largest eagles in the world sheltered in Malagos at the Philippine Eagle Center. This nature center is primarily established as the breeding facility for the eagles but it also plays habitat to different animals endemic in the country.

There’s also the Marine Turtle Sanctuary located in Punta Dumalag peninsula. It is a 2-kilometer white sand beach where Hawksbill turtles are known to lay their eggs. It is taken care of by the Task Force Pawikan Davao, an organization dedicated to conserve and protect marine turtles within the territorial jurisdiction. The sanctuary is also engaged in recovery, tagging and the rescue of illegally captured and detained marine turtles.

The Malagos Bird Show at the Malagos Garden Resort, an amazing show of species of birds such as eagles, hawks, parrots, crows, ostriches and even ducks.  The performances and tricks are so astonishing that amuse and entertain the guests while educating them of the importance of environment conservation.

The DavaoRiver rafting, winding along the clear river water is a wonderful and adventurous activity in the city. We are sure that there would be high adrenaline rush as you experience the three-hour cruise on rapid current from Barangay Tamugan to Barangay Lacson in the district of  Calinan.

Davao Gulf is surrounded with beautiful beach resorts and seaside restaurants like in the shorelines of Matina, Talomo and Toril. Be amazed with the rows of white sand beaches in the Island Garden City of Samal wherein you can do several activities such as swimming, diving and snorkeling.  But don’t forget to enjoy the exciting adventures of kayaking, windsurfing, jetskiing, boating and fishing.   

EdenNaturePark is a 40-hectare mountain resort where you can go trekking, fishing, swimming, horseback riding, sky rides adventure, shuttle tour, visit the cultural village, deer reserve and bird park.

Don’t forget to enjoy your shopping hobby of Davao’s products: the batik garments, brass products, ethnic accessories and souvenir shirts, fresh and candied fruits, orchids and cut flowers, packed frozen tuna, and fresh seafood.

Take care of your body and soul with the health and wellness spas, beauty and massage center, and fitness gyms.

How about your fashion sense? Davao City is the home of world-class and award-winning fashion designers with their inexpensive yet elegant creations coupled with the locally made fabrics and accessories.

The lively night life and wholesome entertainments: restaurants, cafes, dance clubs, music lounges, videoke and piano bars.

Fun and leisure awaits you in Davao’s world class gulf courses, badminton and basketball courts, freesbie, billiard, bowling, drag racing, target shooting and paintball and other sports activities

The home of various venues convention and events which are capable in accommodating large number of guests with the state-of-the-art communication and audio-visual facilities and also accessible to major business capitals and can host diverse post-convention activities.

It has flight services from and to major points of the Philippines: Manila, Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod and Zamboanga .  It has also international direct flights to Manado (Indonesia), Palau (Micronesia) and Singapore.

If you are traveling by sea, it takes three days from Manila’s NorthHarbor to Davao’s SasaInternationalWharf. 

Through land travel via the scenic Pan-Philippine or Maharlika Highway, it takes around 42 hours.