Davao Oriental: Along the Eastern Coast

Davao Oriental occupies the eastern side of the Davao region, where the land turns toward the Pacific. Coconut-growing areas, coastal communities and rivers form part of a landscape shaped by both agriculture and water.

Aliwagwag Falls in Cateel is among its best-known natural landmarks. Water runs over a succession of rock ledges, producing a layered cascade rather than a single uninterrupted drop. The setting is part of the attraction, with vegetation framing the course of the water.

The province’s coast offers a contrasting view, including places such as Pusan Point. Moving between these settings reveals Davao Oriental’s variety: a river landscape inland, a broad sea horizon at the edge, and the communities that connect them through everyday life.