Kidapawan

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.

Cebuano is the dominant language spoken in Kidapawan. Other settlers speak Hiligaynon, Ilocano and Magindanao. Most of the people can also speak Tagalog (Filipino) and English.

You can connect from Davao, Cotabato City or Valencia.
There are both buses and mini-buses (typically Toyota Hi-Ace) going to and from Davao City that take about 2 hours 45 min for the journey.

By plane

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

• 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 ₱150 and the trip takes 3 hours.
• The van from Kidapawan to Tacurong costs ₱120.

Ferry

• Ferries from Cebu City, Manila, Iloilo, Bacolod, Bohol island arrive at Cagayan de Oro port.

There are many motor tricycles that charge ₱8 for a 2-km ride.

• Kansal FallsThis waterfall is one of the cleanest in Asia. Its water, coming from Mount Apo, is also the source of the city's water supply

• Mount ApoKidapawan 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.

• Tampupu FestivalNamed after the Manobo word for "harvest", it celebrates the annual harvest of exotic fruits grown in the city.

Malls & supermarkets

• Gaisano Grand Mall & Gaisano Supermarket

  address: purok 1 lanao
  A wide selection of retail outlets with many fast food places.

• Unitop Department Store.

  address: Perez Street

Banks & ATMs

• Metro Bank

  address: Quezon Boulevard.
  Master Card/Visa Card ATM.

• PNB Bank

  address: Quezon Boulevard.
  Visa Card ATM.

Budget

Mid-range

Splurge

Budget

• Samanthas Travelers Inn

  address: along Davao-Cotabato Hwy
  Fan rooms with common bathrooms.

• Midside Pension House

  address: Roxas-Quimco street
  fan and ac rooms with own bathroom and cable TV. Has Wi-Fi.

• Fadj Inn

  address: Jose Abad Santos St
  A/C single double rooms with own bathrooms and cable TV.

• Mount Apo Inn

  address: Bautista St
  A/C double rooms with own bathrooms and cable TV.

• Sams guest house

  address: Villamarzo St

• Pareng boyaks Inn

• A J D Pension House

  phone: +63 64-2784781, +63 9228350523
  address: Roxas-Quimco Street
  Fan and A/C double rooms. Some rooms have own bathrooms and cable TV and hot water. Has Wi-Fi.

• A J S Budget Inn

  address: Quirino Drive
  Fan and a/c double rooms some with own bathroom and cable TV.

Mid-range

Splurge

• Digos
• Davao
• Cotabato City
• Malaybalay.