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Fun Family Summer Activities in Davao

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Summer is here. The sun is out and school is closed. Now is the perfect time to spend quality time with the entire family. Davao promises to be the region of fun and adventure from islands to highlands. But it is not just in downtown Davao City that you can have summer bonding adventures. The entire Davao region has an endless list of fun summer activities that can be enjoyed by kids, teens, adults, and seniors.

Check out our list of spots for wholesome fun family summer activities in Davao.

Summer Activities at Eden Nature Park

Every Davaoeño knows that summer is best spent in the mountainside. One of the most popular spots for a cool weekend staycation is Eden Nature Park.

Summer Activities at Eden Nature Park with the Family
Bring the family to Eden Nature Park for fun summer bonding activities.

Enjoy different fun activities in the 80-hectare man made nature park. Activities for the entire family include hiking, fishing, horesback riding, and nature-tripping. If you want an adrenaline rush, try the zipline, skycycle, and skyswing.

Check out all the fun activities your can do with your family at Eden Nature Park:

Day tour rates are at P280 for adults and P230 for kids with plated snacks. You can choose to have buffet lunch for P600 for adults and P400 for kids. Standard room rate for overnight stay is at P3,900 for 4 persons.

Related Post: Eden Nature Park Celebrates 20 Years

Visit their website at https://www.edennaturepark.com.ph for more information. Follow Eden Nature Park on social media on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/edennatureparkdavao/ and on Instagram at @EdenDavao for updates and inquiries. You may also contact them at +82-2860383 or at +63918-9307590.

Recommended by Jexx Hinggo.

Malagos Garden Resort

Another popular spot in Davao for nature lovers is the Malagos Garden Resort. The resort boasts of various accommodations and multiple nature experiences such as a butterfly dome and an interactive bird show.

Enjoy Fun Family Summer Activities at Malagos Garden Resort
Malagos Garden Resort

One new Malagos experience that both kids and adults may enjoy is the interactive tour of the Chocolate Museum, capped with a delicious chocolate making session.

For more information about Malagos Garden Resort and the Chocolate Museum, visit their website at https://www.malagos.com. For updates and inquiries, follow them on social media on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/malagos.garden.resort/ and on Instagram at @MalagosDavao. You may call Malagos Garden Resort at +6382-2211545.

Summer in Marilog and Buda

Further down south, going down the Buda Road, Marilog District is slowly gaining attention. It is known as Davao’s little Baguio. Peppered with small mountain resorts and homey cottages, Marilog has a cool weather that will make you forget that it’s summer and an ambiance that will make you think you are not mere kilometers away from downtown Davao.

It is the perfect spot for a couple to bond while communing with nature. The cool climate and rustic ambiance is perfect for a romantic weekend date.

Or you can bring the entire family for a fun and cool road trip.

Check out this video by the Davao Blogger #ExploreDavao Squad trip to Marilog District and Buda featuring a stop at Bemwa Farm.

The entrance fee to Bemwa Farm is only P50 per guest. In exchange you get a P50 value ticket that you can use to buy P50 worth of food and drinks from their café.

Related Post: Bemwa Farm: Cool Summer Destination in Davao

For updates and information about Bemwa Farm, follow them on Facebook at http://www.fb.com/Bemwa.Farm.

Contributed by Gem Tadefa, Renz Bulseco, and Julie Alontaga.

Fun Family Summer Activities in Tagum

Want a quick weekend getaway for the whole family but do not want to travel so far? The Palm City of the Philippines may just be the perfect destination for you. Located less than one a half hours away from Davao City, Tagum City has many restaurants and malls for the whole family to visit and enjoy.

Try out Yuyu Café and Dessert Shop’s famous baby back ribs.

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Baby Back Ribs by Yuyu Cafe and Dessert Shop in Tagum Davao del Norte

You should also try their new homemade ice cream with unique flavors.

Check out these recommendations of what you can order at Yuyu’s Cafe and Dessert Shop: link.

Related Post: Davao Dining Directory

For more information and inquiries, visit their Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/yuyucafe. YuYu Cafe is located along the National Highway, beside Jollibee, in Tagum City, Davao del Norte. You may contact them at +6384-6556731.

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Davao Torotot Festival 2015

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Torotot Festival 2016

Torotot Festival 2015

Welcome 2016 with a bang!

Spend your New Year’s Eve at the Davao Torotot Festival 2015 at the San Pedro Square. The Lunatics will be spinning beats to liven up this awesome party presented by the Davao City Government and Smart Communications.

And here’s a bonus: you can win an iPhone 5. New SMART Prepaid subscribers, buy a SIM for only PhP25, load PhP30, and register to UCT30. This will give you an event pass, will serve as your raffle entry, plus one torotot.

For current SMART Prepaid subscribers, just load PhP50 and register to UCT30. You will get an event pass and a torotot, and will also serve as your raffle entry.
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Visit Davao Fun Sale 2015

Visit Davao Fun Sale 2015

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Celebrate summer in the region where there’s fun from islands to highlands.

This 2015, Davao Region led by Department of Tourism – Region XI and the Davao City Tourism Office (CTO) invites all tourists to visit Davao through the Visit Davao Fun Sale 2015 (VDFS). It is a sale program that promotes Davao as the foremost summer travel destination. The DOT and CTO are working with private tourism stakeholders to bring exciting sale offers to local and foreign tourists from April 3 to May 17, 2015. All sale offers and deals from hotels, restaurants, malls, and other establishments are also available to Davaoeños.

Promos, sales and deals during the Visit Davao Fun Sale include:

  • Seat Sale by partner airlines: Cebu Pacific Air and Air Asia;
  • Discounted FUN Tours and FUN Packages via the VDFS Tours Consortium, composed of Davao City Tour Operators;
  • Discounted accommodation packages at partner hotels;
  • Shopping, dining, and relaxation discounts during sale events at the 12 malls around Davao City;
  • 20% off promos at over 100 food establishments and at participating health, beauty, and wellness centers; and
  • Fun Raffle Prizes that entitles participants to avail of be fun free tours to nature and adventure resorts, courtesy of Bonamine’s Tuloy ang Byahe Free Fun Tours Raffle Contest.

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Davao City and Smart Prepaid Welcome 2015 with Torotot Festival

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Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte lead the countdown to 2015 at the Torotot Festival show co-presented by Smart Prepaid

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte lead the countdown to 2015 at the Torotot Festival show co-presented by Smart Prepaid

Davao City is known for our pieces of landmark legislation that are groundbreaking and always fully enforced. Including the ban on fireworks and firecrackers. Thanks to Ordinance 060-02, Series of 2002 Davao City has been celebrating New Year and other occasions without injuries and pollution due to firecrackers and fireworks.

New Year in Davao City, however, has never been quiet or boring. In lieu of firecrackers, Davao City has been celebrating New Year with the Davao City Torotot Festival. And this 2015, Smart Prepaid brought their “Live All Out” celebration to the festival.

This year’s Torotot Festival started with a parade of locals donned in colorful Torotot-inspired costumes. Locals also showed off their artistry via a Most Creative Torotot Compeition. An ingenious torotot with an intricate durian wood carving was awarded as the Most Creative Torotot.

In the afternoon, the New Year countdown program started with a grand hiphop dance battle. Representatives from Davao City’s barangays showed off their moves and Sta. Ana Move Struck bested them all.

Joining the fun, Smart Prepaid gave their loyal and new subscribers exciting prizes and fun games at their activity booths.
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5 Places in 24 Hours

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Philippine Eagle Center

The Majestic Philippine Eagle

There are so many things to do, so many food to eat, and so many sights to see when you’re in Davao City. My Davao City is the perfect place to experience all the best tourist activities, the mountainside and the beach are both just a few minutes away from the urban center, the food is fresh and affordable, and the people are friendly and helpful. There are various cheap hotels in Davao if you want to stay in the city for a night.
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