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( by mara andrea )
Aldevinco Shopping Center: Main Shopping for Souvenirs this is the largest shopping area for buying or shopping local crafts and cultural products in the whole davao region and they also sell other mindanao region Products plus items imported from Indonesia and Malaysia via the Barter areas of Zamboanga City. The ALDEVINCO Shopping Center is located between two of Davao City’s busiest thoroughfares, conveniently nestled at the junction of Claro M. Recto and Manuel Roxas Avenues. There are about 100 stores and stalls around the 8,370 square meter one level shopping area and is a souvenir shoppers paradise but again a caution: be ready to haggle since the prices again have high mark ups hence haggling is a must to be able to buy the items for less. What to buy: depends on what you like but they sell mostly Davao native products like the durian candies, various Batik products (bags, dusters, slippers, table cloths, etc.), textiles imported from Indonesia and Malaysia, antique and brass items, and even indigenous musical instruments and lots of Pomelos at the front area and the areas beside the shopping arcade. What to pay: not much, t-shirts will cost 200 pesos, Davao Small Bags at 200 pesos, wallets will cost 150 pesos, refrigerator magnets will cost 80 pesos, batiks costs 300 pesos and a lot more.

Araw ng Davao is a vibrant feast, which means celebrating oneness of our multi cultural city. Davao celebrates its birthday in a grand gala fashion befitting the largest city in Mindanao. The Araw ng Dabaw festivities come complete with a jam-packed, seven-day schedule of trade fairs and cultural presentations. There is also a colorful civic-military parade and a citywide beauty pageant, featuring the smartest, most charming ladies this side of the islands. Highlights of the festival includes the "Parada" (socio-civic parade), "Bandahan sa Kadalanan" (band parade), "Piging sa Dan" (food street party), "Kasikas" (part extravaganzas), along with other spectacles along the major city streets, and the much-anticipated search for the "Mutya ng Dabaw", the city's Ambassador of Goodwill. Other events, such as "Huni" (pop music song writing competition), concerts, arts and culture presentations, various sports competitions are also held during the festival.

( by jr albarans )
On your quest on finding satisfying delicacies Davao is the place you should be. 
there are a lot of savory, exquisite and toothsome cuisine that you can find in the city. furthermore, Davao City has become famous because of the nutritious fruit- Durian.






Durian is in fact native in Malaysia, Brunei and Indoneisa however there are debates weather it is native in   the Philippines too particularly in Davao City.
the extraordinary odor of fruit has made its trademark to the Public, while some appreciate but other disgust. Durian is used to flavor in a wide variety of choices ranging from candies to shakes and even cakes.




Try it now and savor its unusual taste and odor! you can always find Durian almost anywhere around Davao City.

( by donnie cantorne )
 Davao has increasing number of hotels because of the growing number of tourist and dwellers. You will not find it hard to search for one because there are some well known hotels that tourist usually go to. There are also hotels that are affordable but the services are still great. The Following are the famous hotels in Davao.




Marco Polo Hotel Davao is in the heart of Davao’s shopping and business district . This hotel offers an oasis of charm within the exciting and blossoming city of Davao, with 245 elegant guest rooms and suites, five restaurants serving international buffet, spa, swimming pool, fitness center, ten function rooms, one ballroom and many more!!










The Royal Mandaya Hotel is a premier hotel located in the heart of downtown Davao City. It consists of two similar buildings designed in Neo-Islamic architecture, nine-storey each in height with 220 elegantly designed suites that provide a panoramic view of Mount Apo, the Davao Gulf and Metro Davao. The Hotel has its humble beginnings in 1992 with only 20 rooms and was built by Colonel Emilio D. Escandor as an expression of love for his wife Violeta. With the hotel's ever growing clientele, Escandor built a bigger facility. Thus, in September 8, 1998, The Royal Mandaya Hotel came in to existence.

( by honey rosete )

Mergrande Ocean Resort

   

 ISLA RETA SAMAL                                                                     

 ( by tina arcena )

Eden Nature park and resort

Eden nature park and resort provides you an authentic mountain experience plus the spectacular views of pines tress everywhere.the adventure they're providing are truly a worth it experience that you will never forget over a lifetime.

They're not just about mountain experience but also providing you a magnificent location to relax and enjoy yourself. for more lasting memorable and an environment full of serenity.
once in a while it is also good to relax and celebrate together with the splendor of creation.


Visit along the bird walk and come close to their feathered acquaintance- Indian peacocks diverge all around the area.

Diverse your course and trail over the mountain and hike through the forest so you'll find brute creation living in their habitat. 
so, what are you waiting for? come and visit Eden Nature Park and resort and experience Nature's best.








ever wonder where this gigantic sculpture lay around? worry no more because we will do the introduction for you. This sculpture is from People's Park- a public park in Davao City. it is a four hectares park which was formerly known as the PTA ground. Do you even know that the creation of this park was worth a dime, it's 72M to be exact. it showcase mini forest, open plaza, ponds and waterfalls and who doesn't know a durian home.

 The gigantic sculptures around People's Park and the fantasy themed park was created by the Mindanao artist Kublai Millan representing indigenous groups from southern Mindanao.  he was famous for creating a one of a kind piece of art including these:




People's park is free and open to the public so why wait! come and visit it now! also People’s Park is situated in the heart of the downtown area and is just in front of Casa Leticia and at the back of Apo View Hotel. The streets alongside it are Jose Camus and J. Palma Gil.