Davao is among the top ten exquisite dive destinations in the country.
The tranquil waters in Davao shelters the most beautiful underwater sceneries along the coastline. The coral reefs are swarming
with rich and multicoloured tropical marine life, really perfect for scuba diving. The beaches and the various resorts are
a haven for other water activities like wind surfing, snorkelling and island hopping.
The many historic sights will give visitors a glance of the city's
history. The four main attractions are the San Pedro Cathedral, one of the oldest churches in Mindanao, the original structure
of the church was built in 1847 in honour of St. Peter, the city's patron saint and the St. Mary of Perpetual Rosary, a shrine
built in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary which features series of steps that leads to the main chapel.
The Davao Museum holds chapters of Davao's rich history and displays
a wide collection of Southern Mindanao antiques, tribal art, local handicrafts, costumes, ceramics, sculptures, jewellery
and paintings in this museum one can take a close look at and understand the culture of the people of Davao. There is also
the shrine of the holy infant Jesus of Prague; this site has an open air chapel with replicas of the Holy Infant Jesus of
Prague and that of Our Lady of Fatima..
The people of Davao celebrate their festivals trough out the year,
but the most globally known is the Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival. This festival, celebrated every 3rd Week of August, is a weeklong
celebration of the plentiful harvests of fruits and orchids during the season and a thanksgiving for Mother Nature's bountiful
harvest. Araw ng Davao, a celebration of the founding of Davao is another vibrant fiesta, which is held every March 16, together
with the Kadayawan festival, it is Davao city's biggest annual event
The diversity of the population in Davao does translate into an extraordinary
and exciting culinary adventure. Davao has a real seafood culture, many choices of exotic and captivating seafood flavours
and fascinating dishes can be found in the numerous restaurants and cantina’s that are located along the coast and in
the centre of the city. Most restaurants caters to every gastronomic desire and delight, including a wide range of Halal food.
Davao is considered as one of the must see places to visit in the
Philippines, the climate, its fascinating history and local culture combined with the spectacular sceneries makes this city
a holiday destination like no other.
