Kidapawan is the capital city of Cotabato Province with a rapidly growing population of more than 161,000 (2020).
Understand
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Ferries from Cebu City, Manila, Iloilo, Bacolod, Bohol island arrive at Cagayan de Oro port.
Get around
[edit]There are many motor tricycles that charge ₱9 for a 2-km ride.
See
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]Malls & supermarkets
[edit]- Gaisano Grand Mall & Gaisano Supermarket, purok 1 lanao. 10AM-7PM. A wide selection of retail outlets with many fast food places.
- [formerly dead link] Unitop Department Store., Perez Street. 9AM-8PM.
Banks & ATMs
[edit]- Metro Bank, Quezon Boulevard.. 24-hour ATM. Master Card/Visa Card ATM.
- PNB Bank, Quezon Boulevard.. 24-hour ATM. Visa Card ATM.
Eat
[edit]Budget
[edit]- Penong's Kidapawan, Davao-Cotabato Road. Price Range ₱100-₱900
Mid-range
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[edit]Budget
[edit]- 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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[edit]Go next
[edit]Routes through Davao |
Digos ← Makilala ← | E W | → Matalam → Cotabato City via Sultan Kudarat (Maguindanao) |
Arakan ← President Roxas ← | N S | → END |