Avida Towers Davao - LOCATION

Davao City continues to thrive exponentially, and you'll definitely want to be where everything is happening. Avida Towers Davao offers the best of both worlds: accessibility to the locations of productivity, and the peace and quiet of home. Located at C.M. Recto Ave., a part of Davao's premiere business district, Avida Towers Davao is mere steps away from the best the city has to offer. For everyday necessities, simply drop by any of the retails shops that can be found at the ground level of Avida Towers Davao, while commercial and business centers, as well as medical and educational institutions are just in the vicinity. Experience a truly balanced city living with all the modern amenities within your reach.

The city of Davao, in the province of Davao del Sur, is a modern coastal town located on the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines. It is a cosmopolitan city serving as the main industrial, trade and commercial hub of the island of Mindanao and, with a population of about 3.5 million people, has the third most populous metropolitan area in the Philippines after Metro Manila and Metro Cebu. The highest mountain in the Philippines, Mount Apo, is about 40 kilometers southwest from the city and is clearly visible from the city center and from your windows Avida Towers.

A modern city with good infrastructure, surrounded by picturesque tropical rainforests, mountains and coral islands, and a population of indigenous and Filipinos from other parts of the country as well as expatriate communities, Davao is certainly a pleasant place to call home, and its fast-growing economy means that there is no better time than now to invest in real estate here.

Davao is a part of the regional economic cooperation initiative called the East Asian Growth Area, and is the largest economy outside of Metro Manila. The city is projected to record an average annual growth of 2.5 percent over the next 15 years, but for the moment, Davao is still a laid-back and relaxing place. From here, you can go island hopping to enjoy some of the best beaches in the Philippines, such as those on Palawan, Boracay or Samal islands.

North of the city center, Davao's Francisco Bangoy International Airport serves the city and region and connects Davao to the rest of the Philippines, as well as other cities in the region. It is only a short 1.5 hour flight from Manila to Davao, making travel between the two cities a breeze. Davao is also connected to Manila and other cities on the Philippine archipelago by domestic inter-island ferries.

The exciting new Avida Towers development is located right in the heart of Davao, which means that all the facilities and conveniences of the city are right here on your doorstep, or just a short distance away. Its prime location puts it near some of the city's best known landmarks, such as Davao City Hall 1.8 kilometers away, San Pedro Cathedral 1.6 kilometers away, the Marco Polo Hotel and the Ateneo de Davao 650 meters away.

Located near Avida Towers are the major malls such as the Gaisano Mall of Davao and Prestige – SM City Lanang Premier Branch, the largest shopping mall on Mindanao. Other malls nearby include:

• SM City Davao
• Aldevinco Shopping Center
• Victoria Plaza
• Diaz Mall
• Lakitan Shopping Mall
• City Triangle Mall
   

With its good infrastructure and facilities, it is no wonder that the city of Davao has a complete range of hospitals, clinics and healthcare centers to serve the city's population of locals and expatriates. There more than 31 hospitals and healthcare center in the city, and hospitals near Avida Towers are:

• Davao Doctors' Hospital
• San Pedro Hospital Inc
• Metro Davao Medical and Research Center
• Tebow CURE Hospital
   

For families with young children and high schoolers, the Davao city government provides free education for primary and secondary students at its public educational institutions. There are also numerous private and international schools in Davao, so you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing the right educational option for your kids. The schools located near Avida Towers include:

• Manuel A. Roxas Elementary School
• Teodoro L.Palma Gil Elementary School
• Bolton Elementary School
• Kapitan Tomas Monteverde Sr Elementary School
• Kennedy Global School
• Davao Central High School
• Davao Chong Hua High School
• Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai International School
• Faith Academy
• Ateneo de Davao University
   

Sports and fitness enthusiasts will have their pick of sports facilities here, as there are numerous complexes to choose from, including the Almendras Gymnasium (Davao City Recreation Center) as well as the gyms in Ateneo the Davao University, the Rosa Santos Munda Events Center at the Philippine Women's College of Davao as well as the Davao del Norter Sports and Tourism Complex.

For a fun day or weekend out with your family, friends and loved ones, there are endless possibilities for exploration and entertainment outdoors in this city that is also nicknamed the eco-tourism capital of the Philippines, and no wonder: you can visit places such as:

• Philippine Eagle Center, where endangered Philippine eagles are kept in a forest-like conservation center
• Davao Crocodile Park, with outdoor crocodile habitats and educational live wildlife shows
• Davao Butterfly House Inc
• People's Park, a large city park with a visitor center and a native plant collection.
• Gap Farming Resort, with fruit trees, farm animals and cultural displays
• Montfort Bat Sanctuary, a wildlife refuge
• Museo Dabawenyo, a museum and gallery on the people, history and culture of Davao