Kidapawan

Kidapawan is the capital city of Cotabato Province with a rapidly growing population of more than 130,000.

Understand

It's probably the best jumping-off point if you wish to climb Mount Apo, the Philippines' highest mountain.

  • Kidapawan City Tourism Council. phone +63 64-278-3344. has a office in the plaza near City hall.

Talk

Cebuano is the dominant language spoken in Kidapawan. Other settlers speak Hiligaynon, Ilocano and Magindanao. Most of the people can also speak Tagalog (Filipino) and English.

Get in

You can connect from Davao or Cotabato City or Valencia. There are both buses and mini-buses (typically Toyota Hi-Ace) going to and from Davao City that take about 2 hours 45 min for the journey.

By plane

The nearest airport is in Davao City, and you can buy tickets for Philippines Airlines or Cebu Pacific airlines from an agent at the Gaisano Grand Mall from 10AM-7PM.

By bus
  • From Davao City via Digos every hour with Mindanao Star. 3 hours, ₱150.
  • From Cotabato via Matalam with Mindanao Star, ₱150.
  • From Tacurong with a minivan, ₱120.
  • Minivans also go from Kidapawan to Tacurong, 68 km, and from Tacurong there are buses to Koronadal 31 km.
  • The van fare from Davao city to Kidapawan, 118 km, is ₱150 and the trip takes 3 hours.
  • The van from Kidapawan to Tacurong costs ₱120.

Ferry
  • Ferries from Cebu City, Manila, Iloilo, Bacolod, Bohol island arrive at Cagayan de Oro port.

Get around

There are many motor tricycles that charge ₱8 for a 2-km ride.

See

Mt Apo.

Do

Buy

Malls & supermarkets

Banks & ATMs
  • Metro Bank, Quezon Boulevard.. 24-hour ATM. Master Card/Visa Card ATM. (updated Oct 2016)
  • PNB Bank, Quezon Boulevard.. 24-hour ATM. Visa Card ATM. (updated Oct 2016)

Eat

Budget
  • Jollibee fast food, Quezon Blvd. 7AM-10PM. Breakfasts from 7AM till 10AM. 
  • Chow King, Gaisano Grand Mall. 10AM-7PM. 
  • Red ribbon, Gaisano Grand Mall. 10AM-7PM. 
  • Greenwich Pizza, Gaisano Grand Mall. 10AM-7PM. 

Mid-range

Splurge

Drink

Sleep

Budget
  • Samanthas Travelers Inn, along Davao-Cotabato Hwy (Barangay Balindog.). Fan rooms with common bathrooms. ₱300. 
  • Midside Pension House, Roxas-Quimco street. fan and ac rooms with own bathroom and cable TV. Has Wi-Fi. ₱150/300/450. 
  • Fadj Inn, Jose Abad Santos St. A/C single double rooms with own bathrooms and cable TV. ₱420/500. 
  • Mount Apo Inn, Bautista St. A/C double rooms with own bathrooms and cable TV. ₱1000.. 
  • Sams guest house, Villamarzo St. 
  • Pareng boyaks Inn. ₱300. 
  • A J D Pension House, Roxas-Quimco Street, ☎ +63 64-2784781, +63 9228350523. Fan and A/C double rooms. Some rooms have own bathrooms and cable TV and hot water. Has Wi-Fi. ₱200/300/450. 
  • A J S Budget Inn, Quirino Drive. Fan and a/c double rooms some with own bathroom and cable TV. ₱300/500. 

Mid-range

Splurge

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