Around Davao
The park is a two-hour stop in a city that deserves several days. These are the six places worth building the rest of the trip around, from five minutes away to a full day out.
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The conservation breeding centre for the Philippine eagle, one of the rarest and largest eagles on earth. If you have time for exactly one other wildlife stop in Davao, this is a stronger experience than the park’s own bird section.
A compact urban park in the middle of the city, planted with rainforest species and punctuated by Kublai Millan’s sculptures of Mindanao’s indigenous peoples. Free, and best in the late afternoon.
The oldest church in Davao and the seat of the archdiocese, with a distinctive curved facade. A short stop that anchors the downtown loop.
A restaurant-and-viewpoint complex on Shrine Hills looking out over the whole city and the gulf. Go for the view at dusk rather than for the food.
The Island Garden City of Samal is a short crossing from Davao and delivers the beaches the mainland does not have. Give it a full day rather than an afternoon.
The highest mountain in the Philippines sits behind the city. You do not need to climb it — on a clear morning it is visible from the higher ground around Davao, and it explains the shape of everything else in the region.
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