Davao Nightlife

Your Davao vacation will never be complete without visiting any or most of the following Davao nightlife spots. The vibrant nightlife will sure satisfy your stay in the city. Matina Town SquareIf you are looking for open-air entertainment then the Matina Town Square is the best place to go. It is situated in the southern part of the city, just in front of Ateneo de Davao High School This is the place where local artists perform live, and there are also stand-up comedians and live band performances. There are several bars and cafés at the town...

Top 5 Things You Must Experience in Davao

Attend the “Kadayawan” FestivalThe Kadayan Festival celebrates Davao’s cultural, artistic and historical heritage and takes place the third week of August. The week-long thanksgiving celebration features tribal arts, showcases local products including the exotic fruits and flowers, and presents cultural dances and music by the different local tribes. Street dancing and a parade in full regalia take place during the last day of the celebration. Most hotels and inns surrounding Davao City are fully booked during the festival so it is best...

Malagos Garden Resort

Malagos Garden Resort is a resort located on the highlands West of Davao City. The resort is a mere 30 minute ride from the metropolis and is also accessible to public transportation.Malagos Garden Resort was originally part of an orchid farm that grows the world renowned Waling-Waling, an orchid growing...

Diversed Davao

Despite of modernization Davao City is enriched with values, culture, and tradition. Because the community of native people such as Mandayas, B’laans, Mansakas, Manobos, Atas, and Lumads still have the sense of continuance of their believes and practices. The local government is also active in introducing the local culture showing the significance of their existence to the new generation. These tribes were the first Christians who were ruled-over by the Spaniards during the Spanish occupation. It was in the year 1848 when a chapel (named Nueva...

Jack's Ridge: Making History in Davao City

The land on which Jack's Ridge now stand once formed part of the headquarter of the retreating Japanese forces towards the end of the World War II. The Americans had landed in Davao on May 1, 1945, forcing the Japanese to beat a path to Matina Hills where they had a commanding view of...

Chicco de Café

Coffeholic? Want another brew of coffee? Another walk from Chippens Restaurant will send you to Chicco de Café, Davao’s newest coffee sensation. Built with perfection from the owners who studied coffee making abroad. The name “Chicco” (Kiko as pronounced) is the Italian word for “coffee bean”. The name is not only imported from Italy but also its coffee beans. This café surely captures the taste a traveler would love to savor the different strength of a real coffee cup. This design of the café reflects a coziness American home. Aside...

Chippens Restaurant

After de-stressing yourself finding the crafts of Mindanao. Satisfy your appetite at Chippens Restaurant. A few meters walk from Aldevinco Shopping Center will bring you to Paseo de Roxas Arcade, where the Chippens Restaurant is located. The restaurant is known for it's buffet that offers a very wide variety of dishes from appetizers to main courses, to the mouth-watering desserts.Indulge yourself, satisfy your craving for only PhP 286 per person. For inquiries call them at Tel. Nos. (082) 225-4498, 225-82...

Hang Out at Downtown Davao

Are you in Davao for a convention or a business trip? Are you thinking that you only have minimal hours to enjoy the city? Think no more. Less is more here specially if you are staying near or within Manuel Roxas Avenue, a location where one of Davao's landmarks of luxury is situated. The street has...

Polo Bistro Power Lunch

Polo Bistro presents "Power Hour" for busy people who can spare only an hour for lunch. Polo Bistro in Marco Polo Davao is the new home of slow-cooked food served fresh and fast."We guarantee that you will be served a great lunch experience and that you will be able to finish within an hour," hotel...

Biodiversity park soon to open in Davao

STARTING on September 20, Polo Bistro presents "Power Hour" for busy people who can spare only an hour for lunch. Polo Bistro in Marco Polo Davao is the new home of slow-cooked food served fresh and fast. "We guarantee that you will be served a great lunch experience and that you will be able to finish within an hour," hotel general manager Nigel Fisher said. Greet your friends and families this Sinulog season. Sun.Star covers Sinulog 2011 live!Post your reaction to the Manila hostage crisis "Our Marco Polo chefs have designed three set...

Eden Experience

Become acquainted with nature and indulge in an authentic mountain experience - marked by cool crisp mountain air while enjoying the spectacular views of pine trees which exquisitely blend well with its background. How many new adventures can you experience over a lifetime? What number would you give...

Davao Unique Cuisine

 When you visit Philippines, you will me amazed of the wide variety of cuisine its provinces has to offer. Just like in Davao City. The dabawenyo cuisine is culturally diverse and unique. Because of the many influences of the tribes all over the country specifically the Visayan Island, Davao Cuisine...

Tourist Attractions of Davao City

  There are a lot of popular tourist destinations here in Davao City. Some of these are historic sights that give people a feel of the city's history. Other destinations are cultural featuring the best of the people's culture and arts, while others are simply havens for those who would love...

Japanese Tunnel in Davao

There are several historical landmarks in Davao, but few have captured the public imagination quite like the Japanese Tunnel.Although there are several of these tunnels in Davao, the most famous is the one of the D' Japanese Tunnel Family Resort (Matina Balusong, Diversion Road, Davao City,) For a small amount ($1.25) you will get a guided tour of the famous Japanese Tunnel. As you approach the tunnel, among the first things that you will see are beautiful statues, including that of a World War II Japanese soldier and a Japanese woman clad...

Restaurant: Claudes Le Café de Ville

 Known for its delectable and authentic French and Mediterranean cuisines, Claudes Le Café de Ville Restaurant is a nice dining place located at 29 Rizal Street within Habana Compound in Davao City. Rich in exquisite yet highly delicious meals, it offers excellent and enticing dishes like Pear...

King of Philippine Fruits: Durian

But Davao is not Davao without the fabled durian. Idle tales go that Davao’s treasures are guarded by fairies and mystical spirits whose food staple is durian—a kind of food of the gods. Thus, where durian abounds treasures are hid, they say. But watch out for the wrath of the gods.Durian is a tropical...

Restaurant: Banana Leaf Asian Café

Davao City has popular high-class restaurants that serve delectable dishes. These restaurants offer sumptuous Asian dishes. One of the restaurants that serve Asian dishes plus the warm welcome of its people  is Banana Leaf Asian Café.Specialties of Banana Leaf Asian CaféBanana Leaf Asian Café...

Davao Icon: Philippine Eagle

The Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) is one of the rarest, largest and most powerful birds in the world. This bird of prey, or raptor, belongs to the family Accipitridae. It is also known as "Haribon" or "Haring Ibon," meaning "Bird King." Davao is the home of this majestic bird in the Philippine...

Philipine Eagle

"King of the Philippine Jungle" The Philippine eagle is one of Davao's best ic...

Park and Landmark: People's Park

The formerly known as PTA grounds is now People’s Park. The park has a collection of tropical rainforest trees, a Durian fruit dome or a fantasy-themed park with the children to play and enjoy. It also portray the most famous icon in the region the "AGILA" or the Philippine Eagle. The entire park showcases...

Lotus Court : Chinese Restaurant

Relish delicious Cantonese cuisine at the 80-seater Lotus Court. Surely one of the best Cantonese restaurants in Philippines, Lotus Court is all about an abundant array of fresh seafood served in a sophisticated and cozy setting.If you are looking for a pure and flavourful Oriental dishes, find its...

Warm Visit at Paradise Island Park and Beach Resort

Sand, Sun and Sea. These are the things you will first observe and appreciate as you arrive at the beautiful haven of Paradise Island. A sand with white-pink shades, the sun which has enough heat to keep you warm and tan.  Finally the blue sea that will surely invite you to feel the water.Aside...