Davao: Southern Gateway
Davao City serves as the gateway to Mindanao’s natural treasures, combining urban convenience with exceptional outdoor adventures. Mount Apo, the Philippines’ highest peak at 2,954 meters, challenges mountaineers with multi-day treks through diverse ecosystems. The Philippine Eagle Center protects the critically endangered national bird, while Eden Nature Park and the city’s legendary durian markets showcase Mindanao’s agricultural richness. Just offshore, Samal Island offers beach resorts, mangrove forests, and the Monfort Bat Sanctuary: home to the world’s largest colony of fruit bats.