Mati City, Davao Oriental (October 2016)
This is the second part of my solo backpacking in Davao Oriental.
From chasing waterfalls in Cateel and Campawan, Kuya Tito took me to the highway where we waited for his friend, Jimmy, one of the van operators. Good thing that they were able to reserved one seat for me bound to Mati. Travel time is about 3-4 hours (P250.00). From Mati town proper, take a habal-habal (P75.00) and tell them to take you to Dahican Beach.
I stayed overnight in Menzi Beach Park and Campsite. Entrance fee is only P50.00 (adult) and P10.00 (child). They have cottages for rent: P300.00 (daytime), P600.00 (overnight) and tables for P200.00.
An early morning dip would be both a good sun and sand therapy for your tired feet.
Subangan Museum
I really wanted to see DavOr up close, the sole reason why I spent a day in Mati. The museum is open from Mondays thru Thursdays from 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Entrance Fee is P50.00.
DavOr, The Whale, Subangan Museum's main attraction, is considered as the 7th largest whale on exhibit in the world and first in the Philippines. Davao Oriental (DavOr) gave its own name to this gentle giant who considered its shores his final resting place.
Spotted these Girls Scouts on the second floor who were also having a tour in the museum.
The museum showcase nature's gift to the province from marine biodiversity, waterfalls, white sand beaches, tribal groups, history and people, memorial of the typhoon Pablo, garden park and souvenir shops.
Forest Walk. My favorite part of the museum where you can hear the sound of the so-called canopy trees and see these 3D pictures. Of course, the famous "Pitcher Plant" is the one that got me at first sight.
Mt. Haguimitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary, the only inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage in Mindanao.
Trade and Industry and Governance
Cultural Heritage
Mobile number: 0910 567 6414
Telephone Number: (087) 811 3397
Before heading to Davao for my city tour the next day, I took The Ceres Bus Transit for me to meet The Sleeping Dinosaur in Badas. There are few canteens here, so after taking souvenir photos, you can stay for awhile to fuel up before taking another 3-hour ride.
The Sleeping Dinosaur
