Davao has the friendly community, and is known to be typhoon free because as explained by their local residents Davao is surrounded with mountains. These qualities make Davao City as one of the best tourist destinations in the Philippines.

Davao is the third most popular city in the Philippines following Manila and Cebu. It is considered as the center of trade and business in the southern part of the Philippines. In terms of tourism, it offers a lot of wonderful tourist destinations and world-class facilities for you to enjoy. Its people, known as the Dabawenyo, are among the most friendly and hospitable in the world.

If you love traveling, Davao should be a part of your itinerary. When in Davao, you can visit wonderful places like the beautiful white-sand beach resorts in the nearby Samal Island, the Philippine Eagle Foundation, the Eden Nature Park, and many other tourist spots.

Davao City has various festivals that everyone should witness.

Araw ng Dabaw - this is a festival held every March. Various activities like the beauty pageant search for Mutya ng Dabaw will highlight the celebration.

Kadayawan sa Dabaw - is a celebration of thanksgiving by dabawenyos. This is being celebrated every third week of August. One of the highlights is the floral parade that consists of huge and creative floats from various organizations and companies in Davao City.

Davao is one of the most peaceful cities in Asia with a monthly crime rate of 0.8 cases per 10,000 persons per month. Its Davao Police Office is a consistent top pick for the Country’s Best Police Office Award. The City has also established the 911 central communications and emergency response center in 2002 to lessen crime incidences as well as preserve lives and properties.

AIRPORT. Davao City is served by the Davao International Airport, 15 minutes by car from the city center. It has adequate traveler facilities: souvenir shops, tourist information center, hotel and travel agency representatives, and car rental services.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS. Taxis are available from the airport to downtown. Hotel Car- Hotel transport can be arranged with hotel representatives at designated counters at the arrival lobby. Car Rental - A trip to the city proper by hired car can be arranged with representatives at the airport.

A coastal paradise located at the heart of Davao Gulf. A safe place to those seeking solace in a perfect but natural ambience and to those who are in expedition for enormous escapade and extreme challenges with nature, its white and pristine beaches and various natural attractions combine with the warmth and hospitality of its people spell out its probable to be a world-class eco tourism destination in this part of Southern Mindanao.

Island Garden City of Samal was chosen as one of the of the best tourist destination here in Philippines, because of its crystal blue waters, caves and white sand beaches.

Samal Island is really well protected because of its eco-tourism approach; this place is really well managed by the Government people.

It is just easy to go here at Samal Island once you are in Davao City just take a ride on your way to Sta. Ana Warf and take ride the Samal Island Bus and this will take you all the way to Samal Island.

Davao City has various nature parks but among the best three are the Eden Nature Resort, the Malagos Garden Resort, and the Philippine Eagle Foundation Conservatory.

The City is situated in a typhoon-free zone. The all-year round predictability of its tropical weather (sunshine by day and occasional rain showers by night) makes the place conducive for business, leisure, agriculture and other worthwhile activities.

Remember to drive on the right hand side of the road.