10 Things to Do in Davao City That You Shouldn't Miss

August 23, 2017 Harland Bartelt

Davao City, officially the City of Davao (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Dabaw, Filipino: Lungsod ng Dabaw), is a highly urbanized city in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.
Restaurants in Davao City

1. D' Bone Collector Museum

San Pedro, Bucana Barangay 76-A, Davao City, Mindanao, Philippines +63 919 624 0744
Excellent
51%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 185 reviews

D' Bone Collector Museum

D' Bone Collector Museum features animals from around the world. From the depths of the oceans to the worlds tallest bird species. Both young and old alike will enjoy learning about the wonderful animal world around us. The Museum currently has over 650 specimens on display and add more every week. It houses over 29 whale and dolphin skeletons.

Reviewed By lionlamica - Florida

went there with my family today and the place was closed. Even the taxi driver was surprised it was not open. Also no info on the gate when it will be open again.

2. Eden Nature Park

Davao City, Davao City, Mindanao, Philippines +63 82 299 1020
Excellent
39%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 877 reviews

Eden Nature Park

Reviewed By Maria Elena F

Before we go back to Manila we decided to spend some time here. And We loved it... Had fun... My kids enjoyed the Sky Swing, Sky Cyle, Zipline They also loved the buffet lunch.

3. Abreeza Mall

J. P. Laurel Avenue, Davao City, Mindanao, Philippines +63 82 321 9332
Excellent
39%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 146 reviews

Abreeza Mall

Abreeza Mall is the first Ayala Mall in Mindanao, with over 300 stores which include a wide array of retail choices with popular local and foreign fashion concepts, brands opening their first stores in Davao, carefully handpicked dining options and homegrown favorites. Abreeza Mall showcases relaxed and contemporary architecture blended with signature open spaces and verdant landscaping. Inspired by the rich culture of Davao, the mall makes creative use of color, accenting classic neutral tones. It provides the Davao community with a truly unique and rewarding experience in shopping, dining and entertainment.

Reviewed By Tony_King_Jr - Davao City, Philippines

It is a nice mall with a lot of restaurants and stores to choose from, their grocery and department store are not that big but they have a lot of "branded" shops/stores. Every month they have mall activities, so you can always expect for something new.

4. Museo Dabawenyo

Corner A. Pichon and C.M. Recto Streets, Davao City, Mindanao 8005, Philippines +63 82 222 6011
Excellent
35%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 140 reviews

Museo Dabawenyo

Reviewed By small-skiing-mole - South East England

Really enjoyed visit to this small museum established by Pres. Duterte's mother who wanted to inform and educate people about the 11 indigenous tribes in Davao City. This is only the start of the musuem, it continues with the history of the area, Spanish, Japanese and American influences and the establishment of the city. The displays and information are good and there are some interesting exhibits, but, to get the most out of your visit, talk to the staff who are knowledgeable and helpful. Currently there's an exhibition by a local painter on the top floor, which is also a must see as her work is superb!

5. Philippine Eagle Centre

Malagos, Calinan, Davao City, Mindanao, Philippines +63 917 719 8093
Excellent
36%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 541 reviews

Philippine Eagle Centre

This site is working to preserve the endangered Philippine eagle.

Reviewed By Farhan N - Kuching, Malaysia

not much to do here, although the eagle is really big....went around for short while, & its already fnish...hoping that we can have photo session with eagle, unfortunately not available. but they have 1 turon(banana&jackfruit covered by sugared popiah skin) stall outside which is Superbly & Very3 delicious!

6. SM Lanang Premier

J.P. Laurel Avenue, Davao City, Mindanao 8000, Philippines +63 82 285 0943
Excellent
37%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 129 reviews

SM Lanang Premier

Reviewed By Medy1950 - Davao City, Philippines

Conventions are held here. In fact my friend from Manila is having their CREBA conference at the SMX in October! They cancelled their first venue since the SMX is so much more spacious and convenient for parking! Various exhibits are also held in the Atrium. For Kadayawan, it is the Ikebana Exhibit! We just dropped by before going to the airport to pick up a few things not available in other Malls and to window shop.

7. Matina Town Square

13151 Walden Rd. #180, Davao City, Mindanao 8000, Philippines +63 82 297 1780
Excellent
23%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 149 reviews

Matina Town Square

Reviewed By Valdis A - Kremenchuk, Ukraine

Coming here to the central big stage hall for live band Performances on weekend. Great bands, great sound, great ambiance.
Lots of small bars/restaurants around with own designs and entertainment.
bucket of beer is only P250
Always crowded.
You definitely will find something special up to your taste.
If you using a taxi - better give small bills like P20 to the parking boys to get you a cab fast. Otherwise you will wait long especially on weekends.

8. People's Park

Palma Gil St, Davao City, Mindanao, Philippines 0413482989
Excellent
32%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 426 reviews

People's Park

Reviewed By travel_l_love - Vienna, Austria

This place had certainly seen much better times and should get back in focus from local authorities because it's a beauty in its core.
It is obvious that maintenance badly failed, many points of interest are not on function anymore, dirty and damaged.
The nature is amazing and despite the bad condition many people love to go there for relaxing, chatting and energizing.
But its a dying beauty and needs to be missed awake with great efforts.
You don't have so many places to go in Davao City , so better take care of the here before it falls totally apart.

9. Crocodile Park

Maa | Davao City, Davao City, Mindanao, Philippines +63 82 286 8883
Excellent
24%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 570 reviews

Crocodile Park

Reviewed By Reinier d - Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

I am from Amsterdam/Netherlands and wat i have seen? A show with birds like eagles, a show with a monkey dresed like a child. The crocodiles have some space, but tigers and other animals are in too small caches. It is time to renovate the animal accomodations.

10. Mount Apo

Davao City, Mindanao, Philippines
Excellent
67%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 67 reviews

Mount Apo

This is the highest mountain in the Philippines.

Reviewed By delight_2016 - Davao City, Philippines

I was wondering why it was called Mt. Apo, which sound more masculine, instead of Mt. Christine or Mt. Sarah as more fitting name for that highest , beautiful and majestic mountain with a beautiful sleeping beauty lady formation around the city of Davao, with the head, neckline and with two breasts line formation, which could be clearly outline in the early morning and in the afternoon just before sunset when the clouds that blanketed her will depart and I love the scene which I used to see in the morning upon getting up and in the afternoon before sunset , so beautiful and I love it, gazing from my residence at Deca Home Resorts and Residences in the valley of upper Mintal, Davao city. My eldest daughter Ms. Ivy Lovella M. Rosalejos, a registered nurse and NLEX passer already residing in Manila and my youngest son Mark Dave, a University of Mindanao graduate has scaled it during the Holy week of 2014 and that was their most memorable time of their lives, to remember,ever. Come to the beautiful and peaceful city of Davao and secure a housing unit in Deca Homes Resort and residences where it is so visible and inspiring to see from moment to moment.

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