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Davao Through Coffee and Cacao
There are numerous factors to go to Davao. You have the beaches, highlands, food, and culture. However there is more waiting here. On my current check out to the region, I acquired a much deeper gratitude for coffee and cacao, not just as beverages or desserts but as windows into a way of living.
wp-caption aligncenter” >< img loading= "lazy" class=" size-medium wp-image-147869 "src =" https://outoftownblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BACOFA-Coop-Arabica-Coffee-700x933.jpg" alt=" BACOFA Coop Arabica Coffee "width =" 700" height=" 933"/ > BACOFA Cage Arabica Coffee The Coffee and Cacao Trip , arranged by Cebu Pacific Air and the Department of Tourist Region XI, with on-ground arrangements from Cybercribs Trips and Tours and Ces Travel and Tours, filled us not simply with delicious brews and bars however likewise with stories of modification, hope, and homegrown success.
=” wp-caption aligncenter” >< img loading =" lazy" class =" size-medium wp-image-161975" src= "https://outoftownblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Our-home-Park-Inn-by-Radisson-in-Davao-700x525.jpg" alt=" Our home, Park Inn by Radisson in Davao" width=" 700" height =" 525 "/ > Our home, Park Inn by Radisson in Davao From our online in Davao City, at Park Inn by Radisson Davao, we followed the story of coffee and cacao from seed to cup and from pod to bar. It was among the most meaningful journeys I have actually ever taken.< figure id=" attachment_161967" aria-describedby=" caption-attachment-161967" class=" wp-caption aligncenter" >< img loading=" lazy" class=" size-medium wp-image-161967" src=" https://outoftownblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Coffee-Nursery-Farm-of-Bagobo-Tagabawa-community-700x525.jpg" alt=" Coffee Nursery Farm of Bagobo Tagabawa neighborhood" width=" 700" height= "525 "/ > Coffee Nursery Farm of Bagobo Tagabawa neighborhood< figure id=" attachment_161977" aria-describedby=" caption-attachment-161977" class =" wp-caption aligncenter" >
https://outoftownblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/The-Bagobo-Tagabawa-community-700×525.jpg” alt =” The Bagobo Tagabawa neighborhood “width=” 700 “height =” 525″/ > The Bagobo Tagabawa community The coffee leg of the trip started in Barangay Catigan in Davao City, where we went to the Bagobo Tagabawa Coffee Nursery Farm. The neighborhood welcomed us warmly. They walked us through their nursery and shared how coffee has ended up being a source of livelihood and pride. The emphasize of this go to was planting our own coffee tree, that made us feel part of the cultural community’s story.
Davao’s Coffee Queen, Marivic Dubria Coffee Farm at the foot of Mt. Apo From the nursery, we took a trip to Balutakay in Bansalan, Davao del Sur, to fulfill Marivic Dubria, the renowned Coffee Queen of Davao. Her story was one of strength and transformation. From being a beneficiary of the 4Ps program, she has actually ended up being an acclaimed Arabica manufacturer whose beans are now globally acknowledged. She leads a cooperative, trains other farmers, and continues to show what is possible when women are provided the chance to lead.
< img loading=" lazy" class =" size-medium wp-image-161964" src= "https://outoftownblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/At-the-Coffee-for-Peace-Training-Center-700x525.jpg" alt=" At the Coffee for Peace Training Center" width=" 700 "height= "525 "/ > At the Coffee for Peace Training Center Later on, in Kapatagan, we went to the Coffee for Peace Training Center. The organization was born out of a dispute that was solved through an easy discussion over coffee. That peace talk became a movement, and today, the center trains Indigenous and local farmers not just in coffee processing but likewise in using coffee as a
Before heading back to the city, we dropped in the Regional Coffee Development Center at Davao del Sur State College in Digos. It is the first of its kind in Mindanao, offering hands-on training, research study programs, and a sensory laboratory where beans are graded for quality. It was interesting to see just how much thought and science go into every cup.
src= “https://outoftownblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Gina-Ellorango-Ableitinger-of-FROG-Kappee-teaching-us-the-art-of-coffee-cupping-700×525.jpg” alt=” Gina Ellorango Ableitinger of FROG Kappee teaching us the art of coffee cupping” width =” 700″ height =” 525″/ > Gina Ellorango Ableitinger of FROG Kappee teaching us the art of coffee cupping Back in Davao City, we ended our coffee journey at FROG Kaffee Arena. The name stands for Fresh Roast Of Great Kappee, and it is more than simply a coffee shop. It is a roastery, training area, and a hub for 3rd wave specialized coffee in the area. We signed up with a social cupping session, tasting beans from various locations in the Davao Area.
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Belviz Farms informing their household’s cacao stories The next day, we moved our focus to cacao, and it was simply as memorable. Our first stop was Belviz Farm in Wangan, Calinan.< figure id= "attachment_161968" aria-describedby =" caption-attachment-161968 "class= "wp-caption aligncenter ">< img loading= "lazy "class =" size-medium wp-image-161968" src=" https://outoftownblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Belviz-Farm-700x525.jpg" alt=" Belviz Farm" width =" 700" height=" 525 "/ > Belviz Farm Belviz Farm is a family-run estate that grows quality cacao
coupled with langka. Mary Grace” Eyeth” Belviz, the owner, shared the story of their farm, which was initially established by Nel’s father, Severino Belviz, an acclaimed durian farmer. < img loading=" lazy" class=" size-medium wp-image-161970" src=" https://outoftownblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Durian-for-mid-morning-snacks-700x525.jpg" alt=" Durian for mid early morning snacks" width=" 700" height=" 525"/ > Durian for mid early morning treats As a bonus, they treated us to a durian overload, letting us attempt various ranges like Puyat, Arancillo, and Duyaya.< figure id=" attachment_161965" aria-describedby=" caption-attachment-161965" class=" wp-caption aligncenter" >< img loading=" lazy "class=" size-medium wp-image-161965" src=" https://outoftownblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/At-the-Malagos-Garden-Resort-700x525.jpg" alt =" At the Malagos Garden Resort
” width =” 700″ height=” 525″/ > At the Malagos Garden Resort Next, we checked out Malagos Garden Resort for their Tree to Bar Chocolate Experience. I had actually remained at Malagos previously, however this was my very first time going through the chocolate-making procedure.
We saw how the trees are supported, how the pods are opened, how the beans are dried and roasted, and even got to mold our own chocolate bars by hand. We likewise visited their museum.
Later that day, we visited Cacao City along Palma Gil Street, a great area for local chocolate products and cacao-based deals with that are perfect for pasalubong. We also stopped by Cacao Culture, a contemporary area that showcases not just Davao’s chocolate but likewise other brands from across Mindanao.
One of the highlights was discovering their version of the viral Dubai chocolate using lokot-lokot, a special typical in Mindanao and the Sulu Island chain.
We topped the day with supper at Balik Bukid Farm and Cooking area, a farm-to-table restaurant where meals are made with components from their own natural farm. There was a cultural efficiency, and we were presented to nilotlot, a conventional Filipino cooking technique where food is prepared inside bamboo. It is a practice still utilized by some Native communities in Davao.
Coffee and cacao are more than simply drinks or desserts here. They are assisting Indigenous communities protect their land and culture. They are providing ladies chances to lead. They are permitting youths to pursue new dreams. And they are showing that rural economies can grow when they are rooted in purpose and supported by individuals who believe in their value.
< img loading= "lazy" class =" size-medium wp-image-161976" src=" https://outoftownblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/My-coffee-seedling-700x933.jpg" alt =" My coffee seedling" width= "700" height=" 933 "/ > My coffee seedling If you are planning a trip that feeds both your curiosity and your soul, think about these tours. Cebu Pacific flies from Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Iloilo, making it simpler than ever to go to.
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