In which quarter house in Davao?

Are you going to the Philippines, the pearl of the East Seas? This is in which area you will be staying in Davao, south of the archipelago!

Davao is the capital of the region that bears its name, and island of Mindanao in the southern part of the Philippine archipelago. The city is nothing less than the largest city in the Philippines by its size and the fourth by its population; it is overlooked by the Mont Apo , the highest point of the Philippines with its 2954 m. Known as "the basket of fruits and flowers of the country, Davao is economically oriented towards agricultural activities but makes room for tourism: it must be said that the city is inserted in a privileged natural setting, bordered by paradise beaches and constellated with a myriad of tropical islands to visit!

The Philippines is a country with promising development, and many investments are made to engage the potential visitor to come to stay on site: Davao, a spearhead of tourism in the region, is resolutely turning to the world and will charm all those who will be convinced by the discovery of this particular nation.

So, eager to learn more and to visit the city with fruit? To do this, you can slip some essential tips to find the ideal accommodation to sleep in Davao.

Barrio Pogi

This barangay ( Filipino quarter) is located downtown Davao , and along the coastline: it’s from here, for example, that you can board a ferry to escape the noise and the swelling of Philippine cities, and go to the seaside resort of Dayang, on the seaside resort island Talikud right in front of Davao, or prepare your scuba diving tour at one of the many operators offering this type of services -Davao is renowned for its sublime coral reefs and its many colorful fish spots.

For those who don’t say the crazy atmosphere of Davao city, the city is yours: bars, street food shops, traditional shops or modern shopping centers, no problem to find an activity, get out and have fun! However, although the police presence is important and the crime has declined sharply in the city for about 20 years, it is necessary to avoid walking in some streets of the city centre once the night has fallen: juvenile delinquency continues to threaten unbridled residents or tourists.

For the accommodation, it is easy to stay in Davao by taking a hotel room: each street has its own accommodation! The prices are low: have about forty euros for a high-end benefit.

San Antonio

Further north, close to the Francisco Bangoy international airport San Antonio is a business district (many multinationals are located along the J.P. Laurel Avenue, which crosses the area). This barangay has the advantage of being quieter (less than bars and restaurants), and the hotel offer is also less provided, which leads to a drastic decrease in prices to offer a room!

Staying in Davao in the San Antonio district is also possible by using an on-line housing sharing platform, which will allow you to feel at home before going to a trek in the vicinity of Mount Apo, to browse the city in a “jeepney” (a former jeep of the American army transformed into a beard bus: a folklore and fun way to move to Davao) or to go to cultivate you Davao Museum of History and Ethnography ", very close. For the wealthy clientele looking for a luxurious place to sleep in Davao, some of the most beautiful establishments are also located in the barangay of San Antonio.