Davao City Splendors: More Wonderful Reasons to Take the Trip

PRLog (Press Release) - Feb. 21, 2013 - Realize how beautiful it is to travel when you come and stay in Davao accommodations located at the heart of the city. From here, you'll find countless ways to discover the splendors of the city. Famed as the country's "Most Livable City", Davao City boasts many captivating landscapes, diverse natural sanctuaries, adventure-filled attractions, and interesting culture points that continuously attract local and foreign travelers. Among these are:

Mt. Apo

Considered as the most popular tourist spot in Davao, Mt. Apo is the highest mountain in the Philippines. Apart from being a favored hiking destination, it is regarded as the center of biological endemism in Mindanao. Since 1936, the mountain has been categorized as a protected area that is home to a diverse flora and fauna. According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Mt. Apo shelters 272 bird species, one of which is the critically endangered Philippine Eagle.

Davao Crocodile Park

The Davao Crocodile Park is a privately owned zoo that houses fresh and saltwater crocodiles, wild raptors, and different species of mammals and insects. Originally conceived as an ecological sanctuary, it became a tourism center that offers various educational activities and presentations, such as the Wildlife Encounter Educational Show, Crocodile Feeding Frenzy and Crocodile Dancing. The prime attraction of this park is the close encounter with the 18-feet long crocodile named “Pangil”.

San Pedro Cathedral

Named after the patron saint of Davao, San Pedro Cathedral is actually the oldest church in the city. History has it that the original structure that was built in 1847 and made of bamboo. It was only in 1964 when the cathedral was reconstructed in concrete by Architect Manuel Chiew. Today, the edifice still bears its distinctive Spanish-style architecture. Also, the old altar of the original church and the antique images of saints are preserved at the right wing of the cathedral.

Davao Museum

Davao Museum is the best place to explore if you want to know more about the city's storied past. This depository aims to preserve the artifacts and artworks of various ethnic minorities in the provinces Davao. Its main galleries showcase an impressive collection of native costumes, jewelry, and handicrafts, as well as exhibits of tribal paintings, sculptures, and ceramics. With its location at the Insular Village in Lanang, Davao Museum is conveniently accessible to several Davao hotels and inns.

Davao People's Park

Since its establishment on December 2007, Davao People's Park has been a staple tourist spot in the city. Constructed in the site of the old Palaruang Panglusod (locally known as PTA ground), this recreational attraction features the Durian Dome, an array of large sculptures and various artworks, man-made ponds and waterfalls, and interactive fountains. People's Park is situated along the streets of J. Palma Gil and Jose Camus. First-time visitors will easily find this family-friendly park because it lies just across Casa (http://casaleticia.com/promotions/) Leticia, a renowned boutique hotel that offers one of the finest Davao accommodations.

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