POINTS OF INTEREST
Japanese Peace Memorial Shrine/Cemetery - A memorial shrine dedicated to the brotherhood of all men regardless of race, creed or ideology. It decrees the futility of war as means of settling international dispute. The site is the pilgrimage place of big groups of Japanese war veterans, widows and kins during the annual Reunion for Peace Program of the Department of Tourism.
San Pedro Cathedral - Located in San Pedro St., C.M. Recto Avenue Davao City. This is Davao City's oldest Church named after San Pedro, the patron Saint of Davao.
Davao Museum - Insular Village, Lanang, Davao City, 12 kms. from Davao City. A landmark which offers the opportunity to understand the soul of the people of Davao. Its main gallery is a repository of tribal art and other culture.
Old Japanese Houses (Old Davao) - Daliao, Toril, Davao City, 12 kms. from downtown, 20 minutes south of the city center. Old Japanese houses, warehouses and site of abaca processing/ drying plants during the Japanese period before the Second World War broke out.
The Philippine Eagle Research and Nature Center - Found on the slopes of Mt. Apo, this is the sanctuary of this endangered species. The Philippine eagle, a majestic bird of prey with a wing span of 2.5 meters, has been saved from extension and is now a national symbol.
Mt. Apo, A Tribal God's Abode - Cabarisan, Davao City/ Kapatagan, Davao del Sur. This is the tallest peak in the country at 10,311 feet above sea level, the mightiest upward surge of a long mountain range extending from North Cotabato, Davao del Sur and Misamis Oriental in Northern Mindanao. Mt. Apo National Park is listed as a world wildlife heritage site.
Puentespina Orchid Garden - The garden features many varieties of native orchids, including the rare Waling-Waling, regarded as the most beautiful orchid in the Philippines.
TRAVEL ADVISORY
Weather - The region enjoys a good climate. Because of its topographic characteristics and geographical location, it is rarely affected by typhoon. Rain occurs throughout the year in the provinces of Davao del Sur, South Cotabato and the Western part of the Davao provinces. However, heavier downpour is experienced in the east coast particularly during the months of November up to January.
Road Situation - Cemented and wide roads in the city but some areas specially road to the Philippine Eagle Nature Center is rough.
HOW TO GET THERE
Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and Air Philippines operate between Manila and Davao regularly using modern aircraft configured in business and economy classes. Flight time is about 95 minutes.
WG & A Super Ferry operates three services weekly between Manila and Davao. The voyage takes about 60 hours and most vessels offer accommodation from luxury to economy class. Reservations should be made and paid for well in advance as the boat is often fully booked.
