Davao Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Davao
As in most of Mindanao,Cebuano(known locally as Davao Bisaya) is the main local language. English andTagalogare also widely used and understood. The elected officials have been accused of encouraging vigilantism and death squads. Whatever the truth of these accusations, it's certainly true that, as a visitor, you're certainly less likely to be the victim of robbery or petty larceny than most similar size cities in the Americas with the exception of Canada. Martial law was lifted across Mindanao on 1 January 2020. Davao's first inhabitants were the Bagobo tribe, one of the Lumad ethnic groups, and the Muslim Moros. The surrounding area was explored by the Spaniards from the coast, but only in the late 19th century were they able to penetrate the area. Modern Davao started as a Spanish colon
Top Attractions in Davao
Explore the best things to see and do in Davao:
- ★Camp Holiday Resort and Recreatiom Area
- ★Crocodile Park
- ★Dabawenyo Museum
- ★Davao Museum
- ★Eden Nature Park
- ★Forest Hill Resort
- ★Jack's Ridge
- ★Lonwa Buddhist temple
Where to Eat in Davao
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Albertos Pizza Davao
- 🍴Bankerohan Public Market
- 🍴Barbecue Boss
- 🍴Carlos Food House
- 🍴Grub Resto cafe
- 🍴Jenny Fried Chicken JFC
Where to Stay in Davao
- 🏨Alta Pension House
- 🏨Apo View Hotel
- 🏨Davao Royal Suites and Residences
- 🏨D Morvie Suites
- 🏨dusitD2 Davao
- 🏨Dusit Thani Lubi Plantation Resort
Davao Travel Guide Sections
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