Tagum Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city of the Philippines and capital of the province of Davao del Norte
About Tagum
Tagum is known for many things, like its coconut and banana plantations, its festivals, and marching bands. It is the commercial and educational center of Davao del Norte, and one of the most livable cities in the Philippines afterLaoaginIlocos NorteandTalisayinCebuon a 2017 report on Philippine cities. It is55km (34mi)north from Davao City. Tagum started as the town ofMagugpo, and was inhabited by the indigenous Mansaka people. The first migrants came in the 1920s, under American-era homesteading programs, and Tagum's first schools are first built in the 1930s. The town used to be part of a larger Davao City, until it was separated in the 1940s. Magugpo is eventually renamed Tagum in 1948. The 1950s is marked by progress, with the construction of roads, a town hall, and a public market. T
Top Attractions in Tagum
Explore the best things to see and do in Tagum:
- ★Durlan Festival
- ★Musikahan Sa Tagum Festival
- ★The Resurrected Christ
Where to Eat in Tagum
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Dencio's Kamayan Tagum
Where to Stay in Tagum
- 🏨Iguana Lodging House
- 🏨Kings Haven Hometel
- 🏨Lakan's Place
- 🏨Masters Inn
- 🏨Molave Hotel
- 🏨Royale Budget Inn
Tagum Travel Guide Sections
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