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 to spend a lovely tropical vacation.

Some of the historic sites in Davao City include the Battle Memorial, a historical marker memorializing the longest battle between the Japanese and Filipino-American forces during World War II. Another place to visit is the Davao Historical Society Museum, which features its historic collections, located in Magsaysay Park. The Uyanguren Landing Site marks the area where the Spanish conqueror, which name it bears, first landed. He later became Davao's first governor.

Some of the cultural sites in Davao City include the Japanese Peace Memorial Shrine where pilgrimages of Japanese war veterans are made, Lon Wa Buddhist Temple, the San Pedro Cathedral, and the city's Mosques. Another interesting site to check out is the Philippine Eagle Center, which is a sanctuary for the Philippine Eagle, an endangered and one of the largest of its species. If you're a bit outgoing, then you may try climbing Mount Apo and enjoy the panoramic view.

If you're looking to relax and unwind then you may check out some of the city's resorts. A couple of places you might like to visit are Eden Nature Park, and Paradise Island. Other fun and thrilling activities here include river rafting along the Davao River and feeding crocks at the Crocodile Park.

The coastline of Davao is spanned by a lot of dive sites. Some of these dive sits include Ligid Cave, Big Rock, Pinnacle, East Point, Aundanao, and Mushroom Rock. You may contact any of the dive centers in the city to schedule your dives.