The Most Beautiful White Sand Beach in Davao Oriental

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Mati Davao Oriental 

Do you like swimming in a white sand beach? Are you aware that apart from Boracay there is a beautiful white sand beach in Davao Oriental? Have you heard of Mati City? Or their beach Dahican? if not, then let me take you there.

A local surfing in the waves of Dahican beach. 

During my vacation in the Philippines I had the chance to visit and explore Mati City, the place where I was born. I was very excited to see this place knowing that I was born here, but never had the chance to see it personally since my parents left and transferred to Cagayan de Oro when I was a child.

Mati City is the capital city of Davao Oriental, the city is evolving and growing rapidly for the past couple of years. My visit there was not really intentional, perhaps it was done out of my impulsive decision. I have never been in this place in my entire life although I was born here. Until recently, I have seen videos on national TV programs featuring Mati City.

I love Mati, the city's park is along the shoreline. 

Travelling to Mati from Cagayan de Oro 

Mati City is situated along the coastal region of Davao Oriental and the city is famous with their white sand beach. How to reach Mati City from Cagayan de Oro City? It was indeed a very long trip since I came from Cagayan de Oro. To start, you  need to get on a bus from CDO to Davao City which will take you around 7 to 9 hours drive.

White sand beach at Dahican. 

And from Davao City you need to get on another bus going to Mati City, the trip is around 4 hours more or less. Arriving Mati City, we have no idea what to do since we are not familiar of the place. There is no taxi in the city, but they have "rela" an improvised motor vehicle which will take you around the city. Our first destination is there popular "plaza or park," we went off there and took a couple of pictures.

The beach is perfect for surfing as well. 

The park is just along the shore where you can see a couple of islands facing the city. It was midday when we got there and there were very few people around the park. After exploring the park we decided to find a place to stay and since we are clueless of the perfect place to chill. We decided to go directly to Dahican beach, which is very popular among tourists.

Dahican Beach A Popular Tourist Destination 

Dahican beach is about 10 to 15 minutes drive by "Rela" since there are no taxis in the city, before going to Dahican beach you need to agree and bargain first with the driver. Usually the fare is only 30 pesos per person, beyond that do not go or find another driver. Better to tell the driver the fare is only 30 pesos to avoid being duped.

The resort where we checked in, in Dahican beach. 

There are too many resorts in Dahican beach it's up to you to choose, we decided to check-in to the most expensive resort in Dahican. It was few days before Christmas when we went there; thus there were no much tourists at that time. In fact, we are the only people checked-in the resort. After checking-in, we immediate went to the beach just a  few meters away from our room. 

Dahican beach is similar to that of Boracay, the water is very clear and blue, the sand is fine and white. From Dahican beach you can see mountain ranges from afar, there are too many coconut trees along the beach. Dahican beach is not only good for swimming, but as well as for surfing. A medium size of waves come along every now and then a couple of surfers also went there to enjoy surfing on the waves. 

The day we arrived in the resort. 

Unfortunately, due to the impending super typhoon, we only stayed there for one day and need to head back to Davao City for safety. The next morning we packed up our things and waited for the vehicle to bring us back to the bus terminal. Our stay in Mati was very short, yet we really had a great time at Dahican beach. I would love to go back there soon 

Dahilayan The Best Adventure Park?

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Philippines Beautiful Country

Have you ever been to Dahilayan Adventure Park? Have you ever tried their zip-line considered as the longest in Asia? If not, then this blog would be your guide there.

Philippines is indeed a beautiful country with beautiful people, Filipinos are known for being very hospitable and accommodating. Philippines is not only home of the friendliest people in the world, but as well as it has overflowing with wonderful scenery and amazing nature.

During my vacation in the Philippines my home country, from Saudi Arabia, I had the chance to visit and experience this popular tourist destination. Almost everyone that I knew had once visited there including my friends and family members. But being an overseas worker, I never had the chance of seeing it personally.

Unplanned Trip

It was an unplanned trip, after all there is a maxim that says "the best trips are those unplanned." It wasn't really our intention to go there, perhaps we were at the mall at that time shopping. After buying some stuff in the mall, I invited my family to probably take me to Dahilayan since I have not been there at all.

Of course they agreed and very excited to show me the place. We drove our car from Cagayan de Oro City going to upland in Manolo, Fortich, Bukidnon, where Dahilayan is located. Going there by your car is around an hour drive depending on the traffic on the road.

midday when we went there, the sun was up ,bright and shining, perfect for excursion. Going there is a fun adventure itself, upon reaching Bukidnon, you will see beautiful scenery along the road, like the vast pineapple plantation of Del Monte Philippines. And since the place is highland the air is cold and fresh.

Barangay Dahilayan

Dahilayan Adventure Park is located uphill in Barangay Dahilayan, thus it is name after its location (Dahilayan) in Manolo, Fortich Bukidnon. The trip is comfortable since 95% of its road is cemented except a few meters bumpy and puddled road. More or less you will not feel it especially if you are using larger vehicles like pickup or SUVs.

Manolo itself is a very relaxing place, mostly of the people living there are employees and dependents of Del Monte Philippines, Del Monte used to be an American company established a couple of decades ago. This company sells processed pineapple canned goods worldwide and Bukidnon is the perfect place for pineapple planting due to its chilly weather.

Wonderful Place to Visit

Upon reaching Dahilayan I was mesmerized with the view and its location. The place is cold with fresh clean air. It was December break and that the park was full of people from all over the Philippines. Hundreds of cars were parked outside, and people kept on arriving even late in the afternoon.

A couple of foreigners were also in there visiting the place, indeed it is a place of solace, serenity and peacefulness. There are many various rides you can try on like the longest zip-line in Asia, drop-off zone, ATV and many more fun activities. Since it was already afternoon and that I decided not to try their rides anymore, but just enjoyed the moment and its view.

It is a very family friendly adventure park, kids from all ages would really enjoy their activities. Likewise, for photography enthusiasts as there are too many wonderful sceneries where you can capture the moment with. They also have a decent restaurant and hospitality services.

The place is covered with huge pines trees as if you were somewhere outside the country, at dawn and in the morning the entire park would be foggy and cloudy. Dahilayan is a great place for honeymooners and newlyweds too, wanting adventure and homey experience. It is a place designed for everybody looking for solace and tranquility, away from the hustle and bustle in the city.

It's a must place to visit when you are in Cagayan de Oro city, a place you will never wanted to leave, i cant wait to go back there soon.