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Kidapawan Voyage Tips and guide

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    Kidapawan is the capital city of Cotabato Province with a rapidly growing population of more than 161,000 (2020).

    Understand

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    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

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

    Get in

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

    By plane

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    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

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    • 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 ₱250 and the trip takes 3 hours.
    • The van from Kidapawan to Tacurong costs ₱120.

    Ferry

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

    Get around

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    There are many motor tricycles that charge ₱9 for a 2-km ride.

    See

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    • Kansal Falls. This waterfall is one of the cleanest in Asia. Its water, coming from Mount Apo, is also the source of the city's water supply

    Do

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    • Mount Apo. Kidapawan serves as the main jumping point for hikes to this mountain. There are two trails: one which ends at nearby Magpet and another ends at Santa Cruz, across through Davao del Sur.
    • Timpupo Festival. Named after the Cebuano word for "harvest", it celebrates the annual harvest of exotic fruits grown in the city.

    Buy

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    Malls & supermarkets

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    Banks & ATMs

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    • Metro Bank, Quezon Boulevard.. 24-hour ATM. Master Card/Visa Card ATM.
    • PNB Bank, Quezon Boulevard.. 24-hour ATM. Visa Card ATM.

    Eat

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    Budget

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    • Penong's Kidapawan, Davao-Cotabato Road. Price Range ₱100-₱900

    Mid-range

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    Splurge

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    Drink

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    Sleep

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    Budget

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    • 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

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    Splurge

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    Connect

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    Stay safe

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    Cope

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    Go next

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    Routes through Davao
    DigosMakilala  E  W  MatalamCotabato City via Sultan Kudarat (Maguindanao)
    ArakanPresident Roxas  N  S  END



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