How do I get to Samal Island?

How do I get to Samal Island?

From Davao City, take two connecting jeepney rides or book a transfer going to Sta. Ana Wharf. From there, take the Palboros passenger ferry boat going to Kaputian Beach in Samal Island. The boat trip lasts 40 minutes.

When was Pearl Farm Beach Resort built?

1992
Since it was opened to the public in 1992, the 14-hectare aquatic hideaway is already a must-visit beach resort not only in Davao Region but throughout the country.

Who owns the Pearl Farm?

Maricris Floirendo Brias
This is also the reason why we showcase the works of the tribes from Mindanao here,” shares Maricris Floirendo Brias, one of the six siblings of the clan that owns and manages Pearl Farm Beach Resort. The acclaimed Filipino architect, Francisco “Bobby” Mañosa, designed the resort’s original master plan.

Why is Samal Island Popular?

Samal Island is the quick go-to destination of Davaoeños looking for beach time. Its proximity to the city and its beautiful beaches and other attractions often make it a top choice. Those from other cities and provinces will also enjoy all that the island offers.

Is Davao open for tourists?

Outdoor Davao tourist spots are open to travelers but with a limited number of tourists allowed. Make sure you book your tours with a DOT-accredited tour operator or travel agency, stay at a DOT-accredited hotel or resort, and follow all the guidelines that will be implemented by the local government.

How do you farm pearls?

Producing cultured pearls depends on a surgical procedure called grafting, which entails surgically implanting an artificial nucleus (shell bead) into the tissue of a pearl oyster. The oyster then secretes nacre around the nucleus. After several years of caring for the oysters, the cul- tured pearls are harvested.

Is pearl farming easy?

Pearl farms can become prey to uncontrollable and unpredictable forces, such as severe storms, water pollution, disease, extreme cold or heat, infestations, etc… It certainly takes a lot of hard work, patience, and great care for an oyster to create a pearl, but the end result is undoubtedly worth it.

Do you need QR code to enter Davao?

The Safe Davao QR Code is also one of the requirements for ALL incoming travelers entering Davao City. Individuals who will enter the City via Davao International Airport (DIA) must show their personal Davao City QR code upon arrival.

Is RT-PCR required in Davao?

The mayor signed Executive Order (EO) No. 2 Series of 2022, known as “An Order Extending Until June 30, 2022, The Removal of the Reverse Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Result For Requirement For Travelers Entering Davao City Via Land, Sea, And Air,” on January 13, 2022.