Ready to inspire Davaoeños? After buying your ticket to DVO, PH, you have to make sure how to get around, first. This post talks about:
- Basic information about the airport
- Getting to your hotel in a cab
- Recommended hotels near the WordCamp Davao venue
- Getting WiFi or Internet data in the Philippines
- Notes for international travelers
Continue reading to make your speaking experience a better one:
1. Airport
You will arrive at the Davao International Airport or A.K.A Francisco Bangoy International Airport (IATA: DVO, ICAO: RPMD).
- Address: Daang Maharlika Highway, Buhangin, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur
- Code: DVO
- Busiest times: 3 PM – 6 PM
2. Getting to your hotel in a cab
Davao is well-known for its honest cab drivers.
As for the taxi fare, the starting rate in Davao starts at Php40.00.
We recommend a homegrown cab-hailing app in Davao, Hirna. You can download Hirna if you have mobile data for your iPhone or Android phone.
3. Hotels and Airbnb Options near Matina, Davao City
These hotels are nearby the WordCamp Davao 2019 venue, University of Mindanao, Matina, Davao. Interested to Airbnb? Scroll down to our few Airbnb recommendations.
1. Home Crest Hotel
Address: Tulip Drive corner Walnut Avenue | Ecoland Phase 7, across SM City Davao, Davao City, Mindanao 8000, Philippines
Phone: 0922 998 8268
2. Green Windows Dormitel
Phone: (082) 300 3893
Address: FTC TOWER, 5Th Floor, 1034 Mount Apo St, Davao City
3. Grand Men Seng
Address: A. Pichon St, Poblacion District, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur
Phone: (082) 221 9040
4. The Royal Mandaya Hotel
Address: Jln Palma Gil St, Poblacion District, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur
Phone: (082) 225 8888
5. Seda Abreeza
Address: Abreeza Ayala Business Park , J.P. Laurel Ave, Poblacion District, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur
Phone: (082) 244 3000
6. Airbnb
- Fully furnished 35sqm apartelle w/ 100mbps fibr
- 2-Bedroom Condo for 5 People in Davao city
- Enricos Apartelles and Suites
4. Getting WiFi or Internet Data in the Philippines
Read this post on how to get internet access in the Ph.
5. Notes for international travelers
1. Find out whether you need a Visitor Visa.
2. If you do need a visa, please read the following:
- Information about the Philippines Visa
- Guidelines on the entry of temporary visitors to the Philippines
3. Visa Application assistance templates:
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