A fan of the farm-to-table movement? Malagos Garden Resort is one of the country’s staunch advocates, taking their homegrown cheese and single origin cacao products, transforming them to top tier fusion cuisine. If you love the environment, this is your haven. The resort upholds environmental awareness and wildlife preservation by presenting educational shows in the form of entertainment.
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Mati City’s Pujada Bay is celebrated as one of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World, renowned for their natural beauty and rich biodiversity. This expansive bay is surrounded by lush mountains and offers diverse marine life, making it a haven for eco-tourism and water-based activities, including diving and freediving.
Mt. Apo is the Philippines’ highest mountain with an elevation of 2,954 meters. It is blessed with a formidable array of lanscapes, like craggy rocks, virgin forests, mossy swamps, and volcanic structures, making it a bucket list item of many mountaineers.
Located in Bansalan, Davao del Sur, the center is dedicated to preserving the traditional Bagobo Textile weaving techniques. Named after National Living Treasure Salinta Monon, it highlights the exquisite craftmanship of the Bagobo people. Here, visitors can observe master weavers at work, learn about the history of their weaving, purchase handmade textiles, and have a meaningful cultural experience while supporting local artisans.
Take a trip to the highest waterfalls in the Philippines, the Aliwagwag Falls. With more than a hundred beautiful tiers, it has earned the nickname “Stairway to Heaven”
Dubbed as the crown jewel of Davao del Norte, this azure paradise boasts of 7 islets with pristine shorelines more than a hundred kilometers long. It boasts of numerous beach and inland resorts, getaway favorites of both locals and tourists.
The one and only UNESCO World Heritage site found in Mindanao, the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary takes pride in being home to unique pygmy trees. It is home to rare species of flora and fauna, including the country’s national bird, the endangered Philippine Eagle.
The most popular spot in Mati is the 7-kilometer, white sand Dahican Beach. Dahican comes from the local word “Dahik” which describes the way sea turles crawl up the beach to lay their eggs in the summer months. Facing the Pacific Ocean, Dahican’s strong waves have also become the perfect spot for skimboarding and surfing.
Dubbed the “Corpse Flower” for its pungent smell, this rare plant is one of the largest flowers in the world. Despite its odor, it’s a fascinating find for botanists and nature enthusiasts alike especially if they visit the mountains of Davao de Oro.
Davao Crocodile Park is a family-friendly wildlife park that offers visitors a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with a variety of endemic crocodiles and other exotic wildlife.