Local Treats in Davao - Philippines

Philippine Eagle Center of Davao

Philippine Eagle Center (PEC)is the only place in the Philippines where the Philippine Eagle is bred in captivity. It is located at the Davao City Water District's watershed park in Malagos. It is the most popular tourist destination in Davao City. This place has a countenance of regal majesty as it houses the king of the heavens. The world's largest eagle known as the monkey eating eagle found its home at PEC. The very first Philipine Eagle that was born in captivity in the center was named Pag-Asa (Hope), a living testament of how Davao protects the environmental heritage of the land. PEC also houses different kind of animal species and it is open for public viewing.

Eden and Nature Park Resort

Situated at the upper land of the old Mt. Talomo, Eden Nature Park showcases one of the best breathe taking nature view of the City of Davao and the Davao Gulf. It is the best place to go if you want to escape the fast-paced life of the city. Eden provides a very cool and pleasant weather than can be comparable to Tagaytay. It also offers a lot of activities. The park has some hiking trails, camp huts, vista playgrounds, prayer gardens and a lot more adventure treats.

Malagos Garden Resort

Malagos Garden Resort is located at the Brgy. Malagos Calinan Davao City. This 12 hectare nature themed resort promises an experience off the city life that you will truly enjoy. The resort offer full service of resort amenities. Malagos is home of the famous Philippine orchid which is the waling-waling or Vanda Sanderiana. The resort also has a mini forest that showcases wildlife species such as indigenous birds and different kinds of butterflies found in the butterfly sanctuary within the resort premises.

Barcelo Pearl Farm Island Resort

The Barcelo Pearl Farm Island Resort used to be a pearl farm where people cultivates oysters to get real pearls. Today, the farm has now transformed into a tropical paradise that promises a private retreat in the heart of the Samal Island. Pearl Farm resort offers numerous attractions and the best treats you will definitely enjoy. Among the main attraction of the resort of the Ylang Ylang Soothing Lounge that sits beside the waterfalls. It is thought to be the best place in the resort where yu can relas and get in touch with nature while having a good body massage.

Aldevinco Shopping Center

Aldevinco Shopping Center lies within the junction of Manuel Roxas and Claro M. Recto Avenue. Everyday, it is studded with tourists buying souvenirs as they leave the premises of Davao City. It is home to more than 100 stores selling Mindanao products including bags, antiques, accessories, clothes and souvenir shirts. It has become the city's landmark where premiere shopping for native products is promoted. Merchants in Aldevinco speaks tagalog and they allow price haggling most especially if you will buy in bulk.