Davao Takeaway Thoughts & Tips

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Pasalubong:
  • For shirts and local crafts, go to Aldevinco Shopping Center. Be warned that not all crafts are really “local” aka made in Davao/ the Philippines. I spotted the ethnic-y bags that I saw in Bangkok. The bags were sold for Php 150 (BHT 100 in Bangkok).
Aldevinco Shopping Center


  • For fruits, Magsaysay fruit stand is your bet. This is located near Sta. Ana Wharf. I rode a jeep from Aldevinco to Magsaysay Fruit Stand (I just asked the guard which jeep to ride).
    • One kilo of Pomelo costs Php 60.
    • One piece of Marang costs Php 40. Ask about their expiration dates.
    • They can all put all these fruits in one box that you can check-in at the airport.  
    Pomelo galore at Magsaysay Fruit Stand

    Table of Expenses


    DAVAO EXPENSES
     PHP
    Day 1: Arrival in Davao. Rest Day.

    Terminal Fee
               200.00
    Snack: cup noodles in T3
                 37.00
    Taxi going to Sampaguita Inn (Actual: Php 155)
               160.00
    McDo breakfast, and fries
               176.00
    Aircon Room in Sampaguita Inn
               475.00
    Dinner at Penong's
               140.00
    Groceries for snacks and miscellaneous items
                 85.00


    Day 2: Isla Reta Adventure

    Breakfast at Sampaguita Inn
               115.00
    Taxi to Sta. Ana Wharf (Actual: Php 71)
                 80.00
    Boat going to Isla Reta
                 70.00
    Isla Reta Room Charge - with private CR
               800.00
    Lunch: Pork Sinigang
               180.00
    Rice
                 15.00
    Coke
                 15.00
    Roundtrip habal-habal ride going to Dayang beach
               150.00
    Dayang beach fee
                 50.00
    Water + sari sari store goodies
                 36.00


    Day 3: Isla Reta. Back to Davao.

    Boat going back to Sta. Ana Wharf, Davao City
                 80.00
    Taxi back to MyHotel
                 70.00
    Dinner Buffet
               139.00
    Miscellaneous expenses (snacks, water)
                 65.00
    MyHotel Non-aircon room with TV (added Php 50 for the TV)
               300.00


    Day 4: Museums and Pasalubong Buying

    Breakfast at Taps
                 94.00
    Ride jeep to Aldevinco (Toril sign)
                   8.00
    Pasalubongs and souvenirs
     XXX
    Jeep back to MyHotel
                   8.00
    Davao Museum
     Free
    Jeep to Insular Phase 1
                   9.00
    Old Davao Museum Entrace Fee
               100.00
    Taxi from Old Davao Museum to Lachi's
               124.00
    Lachi's
               297.00
    Trike going back to to main road
                 15.00
    Jeep to Abreeza
                   8.00
    Movie at Abreeza
               130.00
    Tater's Popcorn
               115.00
    Jeeb back to San Pedro St.
                   8.00
    Dinner at Picobello
               490.00
    MyHotel Non-aircon room with TV
               300.00


    Day 4: Depart Davao. Back to Reality

    Taxi to Davao City airport
               170.00
    Terminal Fee
               200.00
    Taxi from airport to office
               150.00
    Total Expenses, excluding pasalubong
           5,664.00

    • I chose to spend my days at the beach instead of visiting the usual parks/farms. I didn't join any other group adventures because I was traveling solo.
    • Davao people are friendly! They may not be able to answer all your questions, but they will refer you to another person who might.
    • Learn how to use maps on your phone, or print one. It would be useful.
    • Cab drivers gives the exact change. 
    There are also pasalubong stalls at the airport. Prices, with a markup of course.

     

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