22 Photos That Will Make You Want to Live in Davao for Good
Pam Baroro When not moonlighting as a freelance wordsmith and code wrangler, Pam is a millennial mom who loves to explore the outdoors to camp/hike/trek/backpack with her partner and their 3-year-old daughter. Check their family travel blog at Hey, Miss Adventures!
There are many reasons why Davao City should be at the top of your list of must-visit cities in the Philippines.
Among its numerous awards and citations? There's the Top 20 Most Livable Cities in Asia, one of the Cleanest and Greenest Highly-Urbanised City, Most Child Friendly City in the Philippines, Most Competitive City to Do Business in the Philippines, Best Peace and Order Council in the Philippines and so many others. In 2015, it also ranked as the 9th safest city in the world, and it is also one of only three places in the world, aside from the US and Canada, to have an integrated Emergency Response System 911.
Also read: 9 Things to Do in Davao City for First Time Visitors
Okay, so maybe all those awards did nothing to convince you so why don’t we just let the photos do the talking instead?
PS. We’ve been to Davao City three times already, usually a week at a time, and it’s quite clear that we love it there. It feels very much like home!
1. It’s perfectly safe to walk around the downtown area
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2. And it’s superbly clean everywhere you look
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3. It stays beautiful even at night!
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4. There’s a huge playground for the kiddos
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Also read: 12 Kid-Friendly Parks and Play Spaces in the Philippines
5. But the kids-at-heart have their place here, too
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6. The city is dotted with numerous parks
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7. And they have a huge, updated library that everyone can use
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8. They also have several attractions for the family
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Also read: Eden Nature Park Guide for Your Family Adventure in Davao City
9. With tigers, crocodiles and a whole lot more
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10. Their museum is free for everyone, all-year-round
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11. But there are also a handful paid ones you can visit
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12. Whether you want solitude and peace…
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13. A bit of excitement…
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14. Or a thrilling adventure with friends, Davao City has it all.
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15. It is home to a rich and diverse cultural background,
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16. ...the mighty Philippine Eagle, which is also the country’s national bird…
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17. ...and the Grandfather of the Philippine mountains...
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Also read: Top 10 Mountains in Philippines With the Most Incredible Views
18. ...and the Durian!
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19. No wonder it is called the Land of Promise!
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20. A few minutes away, on another island, is a beautiful waterfall…
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21. ...and the best, most unspoilt beach in the country.
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22. But, of course, it’s the people that makes the city, right?
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Also read: How I Travelled 4 Days in Davao City Under PHP 7,000
Don’t these just make you want to pack up and live in Davao...for good?