Eye in the Sky: Toril District

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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

More Images from Campo Agua Resort - Toril, Davao City

Some of my most rewarding visits are the unplanned ones. You can just imagine the euphoric feeling of grandeur of our great adventurers like Ferdinand Magellan, Vasco da Gama, et. al. when they "discovered" an island or a whole continent. I do not compare myself to these people, but the statement above underlines the joys of discoveries. Davao is one of my favorite places. People are kind, and the price of most things is cheap. More importantly, a lot of the scenic spots are under explored.

Campo Agua Resort, located in Toril, Davao City, was a spur of the moment. It's a great place to unwind. For more information, read the previous post.

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"Even if you've been fishing for three hours and haven't gotten anything except poison ivy and sunburn, you're still better off than the worm." - Anonymous

"You find peace by coming to terms with what you don't know." - Nassim Nicholas Taleb

The narrow dirt road to Campo Agua from the national highway.

The entrance gate.

Open parking space (free).

More information on Campo Agua Resort in our previous post - http://eye-in-the-blue-sky.blogspot.com/2011/05/campo-agua-resort-davao-undiscovered.html

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Campo Agua Resort, Davao - Undiscovered Beauty and Serenity

During my trips in Davao, in the island of Mindanao in southern Philippines, my rides from the city en route Davao del Sur would always pass by a sign bearing the name "Campo Agua". It's located in Barangay Sirawan, Toril District. It is still part of Davao City, but I've never heard about it from acquaintances. And what better way to quench one's curiosity than making a visit, right?

If you're into fishing (which I am not), this is a great place. They wouldn't refer to it as "surecatch fishing adventure" for nothing. Without the hassle of going into the ocean, you can cast your reel from a chosen cottage, then patiently wait for a sure catch. You can have your catch cooked if you are happy with it. At the center of the compound is a shallow pool with playground at its center. It's a colorful place, perfect for photography aficionados. Their shower rooms are beautifully designed with yellow posts bearing shower heads; quite spacious and clean.

Grapevine whispers have mentioned Mayor Rody Duterte's (now vice mayor to his daughter) mom as the proprietress, although I wasn't able to confirm this. But a more reliable info refers to the Valderamas of Davao del Norte (supposedly in the logging business) who's the owner/proprietor.

Campo Agua is a 30 to 45 minute ride south of the city proper. Once you reach central Toril, it's 5-10 minutes further south and to the left side of the national highway. Turn left at the dirt road until you find a Talisay tree-shaded open parking. Your entrance is there. They charge PhP60 if you plan to do some swimming or have your meal in one of the cottages. Except for a mixed race couple (a mature Caucasian guy and his wife), no one else was there so I had the place pretty much to myself.

Fishing is to be had in converted fishponds, and specific areas are designated for your "fishing activities". The ponds are filled with tilapine cichlids (Tilapia, plapla, St. Peter's fish). If you're there for your gastronomic needs, there's a good selection in the menu. I like the leisurely walks along the dikes. It's a decent place to visit when all you want to do is clear your mind without spending too much. Despite proximity to the big city, the atmosphere invokes one that's far from the madding crowd.

And don't we all prefer that?

For specific queries, please google for their phone number and contact them.

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