12 places to discover
Davao Crocodile Park is a wildlife park and zoo located in the Riverfront area of Ma-a, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines. Established as a crocodile farming and conservation facility, it houses saltwater and freshwater crocodiles including the well-known crocodile Pangil, along with other reptiles, birds and mammals. The park is notable for crocodile conservation, educational exhibits, animal shows and a butterfly house.
D' Bone Collector Museum is a natural history museum in Barangay Bucana, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines. Founded by American naturalist Darrell Dean Blatchley, it houses over 7,000 bone specimens including skeletons of whales, dolphins, and other animals. It is notable as one of the few museums of its kind in the Philippines, focused on environmental education and marine conservation through its extensive osteological collection.
Eden Nature Park is an 80-hectare mountain resort and man-made forest in Barangay Eden, Toril District, Davao City, Davao del Sur, situated about 3,000 feet above sea level. Developed from logged-over and denuded land beginning in 1971, it was reforested with pines and native trees. Known for its cool climate, flower gardens, vegetable terraces and views of Davao Gulf and Mt. Talomo, it operates as a major eco-tourism destination offering guided tours, accommodations and outdoor recreation.
Jack's Ridge is a hilltop leisure and dining complex on Shrine Hills in Matina, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines. Perched about 300 feet above sea level, it overlooks Davao City, Davao Gulf and Mount Apo. Developed around a World War II historical site, it now houses restaurants, cafes, gardens and viewing decks. It is notable for panoramic city and sunset views, landscaped grounds and its role as a popular dining and sightseeing destination.
Lon Wa Buddhist Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Mindanao, located along R. Cabaguio Avenue in Agdao, Davao City, Davao del Sur. Built by the local Chinese-Filipino community, it features traditional Chinese architecture, ornate halls, Buddha statues, and landscaped gardens. The temple serves as a center for Buddhist practice and cultural heritage, attracting visitors interested in architecture, meditation, and the Chinese community's history in Davao.
Malagos Garden Resort is a 12-hectare nature theme park and resort in Barangay Malagos, Baguio District, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines. Located in the foothills of Mount Talomo, it features landscaped gardens, orchid collections and interactive attractions. It is notable for the Malagos Chocolate Museum and farm-to-bar chocolate experience, bird feeding dome, butterfly sanctuary and eco-adventure facilities, serving as a family-oriented educational and leisure destination.
Mount Apo is the highest mountain in the Philippines at 2,954 meters above sea level, located within Mount Apo Natural Park on the border of Davao del Sur and North Cotabato. Accessed via Kapatagan in Digos City, Davao del Sur, it is a dormant stratovolcano known for its mossy forests, crater lakes, and diverse flora and fauna including the Philippine eagle.
Museo Dabawenyo is the city-owned history and culture museum of Davao City, located on A. Pichon Street in Poblacion District, Davao del Sur. Housed in a restored 1950s former Court of First Instance building, it opened in 2008 to preserve and showcase Davao's heritage. The museum features galleries on indigenous peoples, Moro communities, settler history, and contemporary art, making it a central institution for understanding the city's diverse cultural identity.
People's Park is a 4-hectare public urban park in Poblacion District, Davao City, Davao del Sur, located on J. Palma Gil Street. Opened in 2007 on the former PTA Grounds, it is known for its landscaped gardens, large sculptures by Mindanaoan artist Kublai Millan, and the Durian-inspired visitor center dome. The park serves as a central recreational and cultural space for residents and visitors in downtown Davao.
The Philippine Eagle Center is a conservation and education facility in Malagos, Baguio District, Davao City, operated by the Philippine Eagle Foundation. Located at the foothills of Mount Apo, it houses the critically endangered Philippine Eagle, the national bird of the Philippines, along with other raptors and wildlife. The center focuses on captive breeding, rehabilitation, research and public education to protect the species and its forest habitat.
Roxas Night Market is a popular open-air night market along Roxas Avenue in central Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines. Operating nightly on a closed-off section of the avenue, it is known for its wide array of affordable Filipino street food, especially grilled barbecue and seafood, along with clothing, accessories and souvenir stalls. Managed by the city government, it serves as a central evening gathering place for locals and visitors.
San Pedro Cathedral is the oldest church in Davao City, located on San Pedro Street in the Poblacion District. It serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Davao. The original church was established in 1847 and the present structure was rebuilt in 1947 after World War II damage. Notable for its distinctive curved roof and modern architecture, it is a central religious and historical landmark in downtown Davao.