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General Santos Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About General Santos

The average temperature in the city is 28 °Celsius with a maximum of 36 °C. There are only two seasons: the wet season starts in June and continues to October, the dry season then carries on to May. General Santos is outside the typhoon belt. People from GenSan are mostly Roman Catholics. There are also many Protestants and Muslims in the city. Every February, the city celebrates the Kalilangan Festival. And every September as also the celebration of the city chartered anniversary the Gensan Tuna Festival.

Top Attractions in General Santos

Explore the best things to see and do in General Santos:

  • Baluan Balut Park
  • Barikot View Deck
  • Fishing - JnD Integrated Farm
  • Gen. Paulino Santos Museum
  • Kalasangi Golf Club
  • Kalilangan Festival
  • Klaja Ecopark
  • Manny Pacquiao Mansion

Where to Eat in General Santos

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Casa Goatan
  • 🍴Chicken Hauz
  • 🍴Drey's Kitchen + Cafe
  • 🍴Fagioli
  • 🍴Goldenstate College Cafeteria, Bakeshoppe and Catering Service
  • 🍴Grab-A-Crab

Where to Stay in General Santos

  • 🏨AB Star Suites
  • 🏨Alca Suites & Pension House
  • 🏨Dolores Hotel
  • 🏨DSWD Dormitory
  • 🏨East Asia Royale Hotel
  • 🏨Green Bee Square Inn

General Santos Travel Guide Sections

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