Just beside the Sangguniang Panglungsod ng Dabaw and just a bit of a walk away from San Pedro Cathedral is the Osmena Park. Now, I know what other people would say, it's just a park. Why put it in your itinerary? Because in this park is where you would find something unique and refreshing. You would notice a bunch of people sitting in chairs all around the park and when you go nearer, you would see that it's a massage area. Yup, you could have your aching body massaged in here, some even offer pedicure/manicure services which I think is really cool.
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Anyway, with that in mind, we were really excited to go to Osmena Park to have our foot massage. And it didn't fail to deliver! The therapists were really nice and friendly and was just game to have their picture taken hehe. The massage was heavenly! For a minimal fee of 50php/person for a foot massage, you get to lounge under a tree, feel the breeze all around you, and just relax and talk with the locals of Davao City. It was a very welcome treat! And you could even have hand massage as well as whole body massage or back massage. So, if you're planning on a city tour, never forget to stop by Osmena Park and have a massage. It's very worth it!
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Aside from massages, Osmena Park also boasts a rich history. It was once the site of settlement of early Davaoenos. Located in the middle of the park is a marker of the Early Davao Settlement surrounded four centuries-old Spanish cannons from the arsenal of Don Jose Uyanguren.
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Next up, learning more about Davao in Museo Dabawenyo!
Read more:
The Davao Experience: Planning The Trip
The Davao Experience: The Uniqueness at Ponce Suites
The Davao Experience: Dinner at Jack's Ridge
The Davao Experience: Getting to Samal Island
The Davao Experience: Monfort Bat Cave and Hagimit Falls
The Davao Experience: Kaputian Beach in Samal
The Davao Experience: Fernandez Beach and Garden Resort
The Davao Experience: Lyndon's World's Worst Ribs and Awful Chicken
The Davao Experience: Taps, The Breakfast Capital of Davao
The Davao Experience: A Visit at Eden Nature Park
The Davao Experience: Harboring "Pag-Asa" at the Philippine Eagle Center
The Davao Experience: Apo Ni Lola Delicacies and Lunch at Davao Dencia's Restaurant
The Davao Experience: Pasalubong Shopping at Aldevinco
The Davao Experience: Various Sights at the Davao Crocodile Park
The Davao Experience: Trying the Nightlife with Lachi's Sans Rival, Blugre Coffee, and Abreeza Mall
The Davao Experience: The-Supposed-To-Be-Rafting-Experience-But-Not and San Pedro Cathedral
The Davao Experience: Knowledge Gathering at Museo Dabawenyo and Exploring Rizal Park
The Davao Experience: Serenity at the Lon Wa Buddhist Temple
The Davao Experience: A Gastronomic Treat at Hog's Breath Cafe
The Davao Experience: Strolling Around People's Park
The Davao Experience: Return Flight to Manila
The Davao Experience: Summary of Our Trip
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ReplyDeleteyou should have went to people's park also
ReplyDeleteYes we did went to people's park and enjoyed it as well. :) here's the link: http://mgalakwacherangdoktora.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-davao-experience-strolling-around.html?m=1
DeleteHello po. Should we go to Samal Island, can we get back to Davao like around 3pm? Salamat.
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