Cultural diversity and variations characterize Davao, the most pleasant region in the southern island of Mindanao, Philippines. The capital city of Davao has been considered as one of the most livable cities in Southeast Asia.

There are more than thirteen ethno-linguistic groups residing in the Davao region, each having their own unique living cultures and traditions that were drawn from common racial and historical origins, but shaped distinctively by their own physical environment, historical experiences and exposure to other cultures.

Indeed, Davao’s greatest asset is its people and the astonishing biological and cultural diversity in the area.

Heritage Sites

Get a feel of the ‘old Davao’ during the Japanese years and discover why Davao was then known as ‘Little Tokyo’. See Japanese ancestral houses still around and visit the Japanese Memorial Shrine, Japanese cemetery, and Japanese museum, among others, located in the city’s Third District. Well, make your Japanese Tour complete by dining in some downtown restaurants offering authentic Japanese cuisine.

Rural & Tribal Village

Watch the fingers of the Mandayan women at work weaving traditional patterns onto a hemp-based fabric known as dagmay. The men craft the dagmay by hand into bags, shoes, and wall hangings.

At the T’Boli Weaving Center, watch the colorful tribe of T’Boli women as they handvloom the intricate tinalak fabric. More tribal art can be gleaned at the nearby Davao Museum.

Everything for the Body

As Mindanao’s center of wellness, the city has a number of fitness gyms, health spas, beauty shops and massage salons. The city’s fitness centers after yoga, pilates, belly dancing, spinning, martial arts, modern dances, and other fitness programs. Spas offer various massage and body treatments and the latest technology in surgical and non-invasive beauty and body toning. Davao City also boasts of medical centers with world – class facilities and services.

The beautiful city of Davao possesses a unique character and charm that wins over just about everyone that goes there. After a long day of journey of relaxation and inspiration, excitement and enthusiasm, come and savour Davao’s cosmopolitan flavour as you experience a feeling of wellness at the city’s heavenly spas and wellness centers.

Davao Culinary Delights

After enjoying our local sites and attractions, treat yourself to our wonderful variety of local flavors as restaurants, bars and cafes offer dishes and cuisines with fresh abundance of seafood, meats, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Every food craving is sure to be satisfied when you are in Davao City.

Davao Punch – Only in Davao

The City Government of Davao, in partnership with the Center for Asian Culinary Studies (CACS), has successfully launched the city’s signature drink called the “DAVAO PUNCH” during the Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival 2011 celebration. The drink has been well-liked by the public and has recently been sought after in our local hotels and restaurants. Since then, it has become the signature concoction of the City.

The Colorful Life of Davao

 

 

Davao at Dusk

How to Get There

By air: Davao City has direct flights to major cities in the Philippines and some Asian cities. The Francisco Bangoy International Airport serves the general area of the city and its surrounding areas.

By sea: Davao is connected to Manila by a series of roll-on roll-off or inter-island ferry connection.