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Mt.Hamiguitan
Municipality of San Isidro
 Province of Davao
Oriental

                          Philippines

Mt.Hamiguitan

Truly one of Mother Nature’s gifts to the Filipino people, the Bonsai fields of Mt. Hamguitan, which is situated no less than 5,345 feet above sea level, consists of more than 1,000 hectares of forest life filled with wild and exciting flora and fauna. As the name suggests, Bonsai trees span most of the given area.These century-old trees stand 2-3 feet tall, with the tallest reaching only 5 feet in height, and are so sturdy that one can literally carry the weight of a man on its branches. It is like finding oneself suddenly in a veritable enchanted garden right in the middle of the jungle. Also located at Barangay La Union, this wonder has already been featured in Magandang Gabi Bayan for its uniqueness and mystical quality. The area is also a sanctuary of rare and exotic birds and animals, including the world famous Philippine Eagle. Because of its beauty and charm, the mountain has become a favorite camping site of many local and foreign tourists, mountaineers, enthusiasts, biologists, ornithologists, and adventure loving people.

TOURISM

Tourism industry is one of the burgeoning industries in the country today. Davao Region’s comparative advantage lies in its natural and exotic sites, hence, the products such as Culture, Adventure and Nature, also known as CAN package. Promotion of these sites is fostered through the Department of Tourism’s banner program of “From Islands to Highlands”.

Among the Region’s provincial inventory of eco-tourism products, Davao Oriental has the highest number of products classified as Natural. The province boasts of diverse natural spots such as cascading waterfalls, pristine lakes and rivers, idyllic white sand beaches, exotic islands, lush forest and a bonsai forest. There are also cultural and historical sites such as the Cape of San Agustin where St. Francis Xavier was supposed to have said mass, and the 17th century San Salvador Church of Caraga that houses antique bell and images of saints.

Tourists in the province are mostly local visitors coming from neighboring provinces and cities, “balikbayans”, visitors of some locales, participants to conferences and seminars hosted by the province, and some serious tourists from all over the country who are lured by the natural attractions of the area. There are some foreign visitors brought home by locales who either worked abroad or who married foreigners, and those who would really like to experience the rustic ambiance of some places in the province. All of these visitors provide an anchor for Davao Oriental’s tourism industry to thrive.

The tourism industry involves a broad mix of tourism operators who do business to provide complementary services ranging from travel arrangements and bookings, transportation facilities, hotels/resorts and home stays for accommodation, restaurants and entertainments. Thus, the industry offers a lot in terms of investments, employment and income.