Going to Davao City

[boybi]

we'll be in Davao City by the end of June to attend a convention. what are the places to visit in davao city? anong pwedeng gawin dun? mura daw ang spa/massage dun? anong wholesome spa ang ok dun?

[boybi]

wala bang taga davao dito or anyone frequenting davao city?

[Egan101]

If you're going to Davao, take some time off to go see the beaches in Samal Island. Don't worry about the weather. Davao's weather is fairly stable all throughout the year (walang bagyo). If you are into nature-tripping, you can go white-water tubing (sasakay ka ng salbabida tapos paagos-agos sa malakas na tubig sa ilog either in Darong or Tamugan). Or you can go see the Philippine Eagle Park. Enjoy mo na rin the wide variety of fruits in season, as well as the numerous tuna (panga-buntot-belly) ihaw-ihaw along Boulevard area. Don't worry about crime, it ain't as worse as in Metro Manila. By the way, the city's central district is a non-smoking zone. They are quite strict about it. You really don't want to find yourself arrested for smoking in the downtown area and doing community work to cover the penalty.

[1D4LV]

we'll be in Davao City by the end of June to attend a convention. what are the places to visit in davao city? anong pwedeng gawin dun? mura daw ang spa/massage dun? anong wholesome spa ang ok dun?

samal island bro... pearl farm.... you feel you are in paradise. hehehehe.
while you are at it, take some time to taste durian (in case you have not tasted one) and some mangosteens.

make it appoint to drop by and eat at Luz' Kinilaw and try their grilled tuna esophagus.

night life, the venue pa din + its surrounding clubs/hangout spots. Try mo din Jack's Ridge.

if you play golf, make sure you play at the Apo Golf Course. Check mo yung Hole #13 where you tee off facing the majestic view of Mt. Apo.

[JohnM]

Ok pa rin ba taxi service in general sa Davao? Last time I was there kulang na lang masagasaan ang pasaherong pumapara sa dami ng taxing nagaagawan hehe. Pero that was more than 8 years ago :D

[baludoy]

go to eden nature park. i'm sure it would be worth your while. ganda dun mag-unwind because it's totally unlike manila. if you're into orchids you can also drop-by malagos garden resort.

also never ever leave davao w/o dining at colasa's. don't let their "ambiance" fool you because their chicken bbqs are to die for

taxis are no problem there since the drivers in dc are fairly honest and polite. you can order one to pick you up via a phone call to their dispatcher 24/7

tama sila visit samal island pre. go to pearl farm and to paradise island . food there is great and affordable + the beaches are clear and clean

dami din akong napuntahang waterfalls sa marilog but it's quite far from dc. baka ngayon ayos na ang daan kaya travel time would probably be shorter nowadays.

white water tubing is also recommended. just don't do it if you've drunk quite a few shots/bottles already...mahirap na. dami namin umuwi na may bukol ng ginawa namin yun dati

while you're there do pig out on tuna panga, tuna belly, tuna buntot, tuna bihod, tuna langgonisa, and tuna crispy buntot :

[jamyrlan]

Ok pa rin ba taxi service in general sa Davao? Last time I was there kulang na lang masagasaan ang pasaherong pumapara sa dami ng taxing nagaagawan hehe. Pero that was more than 8 years ago :D

Not now, from airport you can take taxi w/out worrying security,excessive fare,etc. bigyan ka ng papel na maliit to fill up your name.taxi no, etc tapos paglabas mo ng airport,kukunin pangalan mo ng Task Force Davao and your destination and take note metro ginagamit hindi pakyawan(unlike in manila.hehehe) You can buy fruits for paslubong at Bankerohan Market mas mura and souvenir shops at Aldevinco pero marami din sa Gaisano Mall. Water rafting also at Maa, same location ng crocodile park at legal drag race ng Davao. About bad guys, konti na lang dito yan,takot lang nila kay Duterte!ikaw ba naman ihulog sa helicopter ng walang parachute.. JUst see for yourself na lang to enjoy Davao!

[RedHorse]

while at pearl farm, paki-hanap nga kung talagang may 50-cal machine gun sila.. years ago, nasa press yan, at yan daw ang dahilan kaya di nakapasok ang mga abu sayaf

[BlueBimmer]

wholesome spa ba? mura dun sa K1, bagong open lang a few months ago. katabi lang nya mga restos like Bistro Rosario, Regines and a new buffet japanese resto at dami pa iba. buffet * Cafe Marco at Marco Polo hotel is highly recommended.

pag gs2 mo naman 'ahem', sa Cabaguio * Bunker Hill, ok ang 'spa' dun..or kung room service meron din ako alam

after that pwede hang out * Jack's Ridge or gimik * Venue.

you can also have a day tour of Pearl farm, ok dun. or better yet overnight. kung budget conscious pwede na sa Paradise resort, much cheaper than Pearl farm.

sayang mid july pa ako uli pnta davao hehe

[boybi]

thanks sa mga suggestions nyo.

hehe bimbim, kelangan wholesome, kasama ko si kumander

[vinj]

Nature Tripping:

- Eden Nature Park (nice and cool): nice place for a day hike and getting away from the city hustle and bustle.
- Paradise Island: 5 mins away from Davao City only (by boat)

Night spots:

- The Venue
- Matina Town Square (don't forget to grab durian coffee at Blu Gre)
- Jack's Ridge


FOOD:
- pamatay yung arroz caldo at tokwa't baboy breakfast sa DENCIA's (not Dencios ha).... highly recommended
- AFAT: Very good Chinese food... parating puno but they expanded already... di nabuhay yung GLoria Maris sa Davao because of this.

[BlueBimmer]

nabuhay lang Gloria Maris sa SM davao..

[Walter]

Go to Metro Spa, K1 Spa is not so good service anymore. It's like having your helpers do the massage.

You can have lunch at Paradise. Take a boat ride for 10 pesos per person or if you're in a hurry take the whole boat for 50 or 70 pesos. It's only 5 minutes away. Don't go on a Sunday, place is very full.

Best chicken bbq is Dusk 'til Dawn bbq, not Colasa's, it's just overhype. Unless you prefer eating bbq marinated in special soy sauce with special black peppers which are actually bangaws (big fly), then Colasa's is the place to be. It became famous back then because it was one of the few places in Davao you could eat after gimmick (1-2 AM) and as students our budget was limited. The other known place was Mang Tura but it's closed then and usually older people hanged out there.

If you want to eat at Luz Kinilaw better to buy take out, tell them it's for shipping to Manila. The place is not so clean.

Ahfat is good, Dencio's uses too much MSG.

When is your scheduled trip? What hotel?

[boybi]

June 30 kami punta. don't know pa which hotel we are booked. susunduin naman kami ng organizers ng convention pagdating sa davao airport.

[karlbo]

this thread would be of great help to me.. i'll be going to davao next month..

I'll print this one.. hehehehe

[j_avonni]

this thread would be of great help to me.. i'll be going to davao next month..

I'll print this one.. hehehehe

Nyek! Akala ko tuloy magkasama kayo ni Boybi. He he he




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[boybi]

Murang lang ng massage dyan sa Davao. Parang nasa P200+ lang and maganda yung spa. May pagka 1st class sya. Forgot the name of the Spa na.

Maganda nga sa Jack's Ridge, sarap tumambay and magkuwentuhan dun.

[Innova_Boy]

San kayo tumira dito last time ??

WBR,