Panabo
Panabo is a city in Davao Region. It is directly north of Davao City with a road distance of 33 km. It also known as the rich of bananas and pomelos.
Get in
By car
Panabo is a travel access hub of many types vehicles throughout the south-east of the country. Travelers from Cagayan de Oro, Butuan, Surigao, Agusan Province, Mati, Compostela Valley province, and even travelers from Manila, South Luzon, and Visayas.
By plane
The nearest public airport is Davao International Airport, 21 km away in Davao City. A taxi or short distance bus from the airport to Panabo takes 30-40 minutes.
By boat
Panabo has its own wharf for docking sea vessels but it does not have a passenger terminal. Sasa Pier Passenger Terminal in Davao City is the only access from major cities in the country. Sasa Pier is about 23 km from Panabo and takes 45 minutes of travel.
Get around
Panabo is a simple place. The simplest way to get around the downtown area by tricycle. It only cost 9 pesos per passenger. If you want to go in farm areas outside downtown area, hop on jeepneys, multicabs, and a habal-habal (a modified motorcycle with extended seat to occupy more passengers).
Talk
The local dialect in the city is Bisaya. If you are a tourist the people in the city can understand and speak Tagalog and English.
See
The city is well known as mass producer of bananas and pomelos in the country. See the wide banana plantations just outside the downtown area.
Discover the Araw ng Panabo Festival which is held every March 31st. The celebration contains colorful parade and many other events.
Witness the Ati-atihan Festival of Sto. Niño Church.
Do
Buy
- Fruits. The city is famous for bananas and pomelos.
- Gaisano Grand mall, brgy sto nino, ☎ +63 84-628-8888. 10AM-8PM.
Eat
- Jollibee fast food. 24 hours. There are two Jollibees in Panabo.
Drink
The city has many resto bars. The most famous one is the Ultra Bowl, located along the main highway.
Sleep
Panabo has several accommodations ideal for gatherings, be it business meetings, grand wedding receptions, conferences, seminars, and other functions.
- Gambriel Resort and Restaurant, Bangoy St, Gamao Subdivision (Barangay San Francisco). +63 84 822-5537. This is considered one of the nice resorts and restaurants. Swimming pool with cottages, children playground.
- Sta. Cruz Garden Resort, Barangay Malativas. A place to enjoy the scenery and experience the relaxing beauty. Swimming pool (adult and kids), indoor sports facilities.
- Papachi Leisure Park & Cottages. A place to relax and explore the beauty of the beach located at Barangay Cagangohan.
- Maria Clara Resort, Wharf Road, Brgy. San Pedro. +63 84 822-7083. Restaurant and conference halls.
- Papachi Leisure Park and Cottages, Brgy. Cagangohan. 09179542869. Restaurant and overnight cottages.
- Sta. Cruz Garden Resort, Brgy. Malativas. Swimming pool, cottages, and sports facilities.
- 3-One Apartelle, Km 31, Brgy. Cagangohan. +63 84 628-4872.
- Maria Clara Resort, Wharf Drive, San Pedro. +63 84 822-7083. Restaurant and VIP rooms.
- Oasis Inn, Brgy. Sto. Niño. +63 84 629-1326 ₱1700.
- Noble Inn, Brgy. Salvacion. +63 84 822-6400.
- Residencia de Cristita, Brgy. Sto. Nino (near Central Warehouse Club), ☎ +63 84-628-4156. Check-in: 1PM, check-out: noon. Air-conditioned rooms with cable TV, refrigerators and WiFi. Safe parking.
- Jams Apartelle, Panabo National Highway. (near Rivera Hospital), ☎ +63 84-628-6806, e-mail: jamsapartelle@yahoo.com. A/C rooms with own bathrooms and cable TV. ₱600.