Bago Aplaya Esplanade
Overview
AREA
≈17,000 sq m
ADDRESS
Davao City, Davao del Sur
Sports & Events
TriathlonRecent major events highlighting Bago Aplaya Esplanade capability for high-level competitions and large audiences
| 2024 | IRONMAN 70.3 Davao | Triathlon |
Venue Details & Specs
A waterfront promenade on the Davao City Coastal Road, Bago Aplaya Esplanade offers event-ready open spaces and adjacent service roads suitable for large athlete villages and finish chutes.
The Esplanade recently staged the athlete village and finish line for the IRONMAN 70.3 Davao marathon, with the rolling swim start set just on the nearby New Coastal Road.
| Total Area | ≈17,000 sq m |
| Capacity | ≈34,000 pax |
| Elevation | ≈4–5 m ASL |
Logistics & Access
Approximate distance to major transport hubs
| Davao International Airport | 19.5 km |
| MAE WESS Davao-Samal Ferry Wharf | 21.6 km |
| Davao City Overland Transport Terminal | 10.3 km |
1 hour drive from Digos, Davao del Sur via Pan-Philippine Highway
Accommodations & Dining
Major hotels near Bago Aplaya Esplanade
| Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao | 19.1 km |
| Seda Abreeza | 15.9 km |
| Park Inn by Radisson Davao | 17.4 km |
| Acacia Hotel Davao | 17.1 km |
| Dusit Thani Residence Davao | 18.9 km |
| The Royal Mandaya Hotel | 12.4 km |
| Apo View Hotel | 12.3 km |
| Blue Lotus Hotel | 10.1 km |
| The Bourke Hotel | 12.1 km |
| Rogen Inn | 12.2 km |
Popular dining options near Bago Aplaya Esplanade
| Ram's Lechon Manok and Seafoods Grill | 550 m | Filipino |
| Marina Tuna | 10.1 km | Seafood/Grill |
| Yellow Fin Seafood Restaurant | 10 km | Filipino |
| Lumad Nitibo Restaurant | 1.2 km | Filipino |
| Jollibee | 2 km | Fast-food |
| McDonald’s | 400 m | Fast-food |
Health & Safety
Hospitals near Bago Aplaya Esplanade
| Brokenshire Medical Center | Private – General | 13.1 km |
| Davao Doctors Hospital | Private – General | 12.1 km |
| San Pedro Hospital of Davao City, Inc. | Private – General | 13.8 km |
| Southern Philippines Medical Center | Public – General | 16.6 km |
| Davao Adventist Hospital | Private – General | 3.9 km |
| Alterado General Hospital, Inc. | Private – General | 15.7 km |
| United Davao Specialists Hospital and Medical Center, Inc. | Private – General | 10.7 km |
| Metro Davao Medical and Research Center, Inc. | Private – General | 16.4 km |
| Davao Medical School Foundation Hospital | Private – General | 14.2 km |
In case of emergency, contact:
| Emergency Hotline | 911 |
| Davao City Reports | 0917-131-2333 / 0919-072-2222 |
Contact Information
City Mayor’s Office – Davao City
✉️ cmo@davaocity.gov.ph
About Davao City
Davao City is the main gateway to Mindanao, with full-service hotels, urban parks, and an international airport to support large sports tournaments and other events, plus nearby beaches and mountain escapes for leisurely side trips.
Contacts
City Mayor’s Office – Davao City
cmo@davaocity.gov.ph
City Tourism Operations Office – Davao City
ctoo@davaocity.gov.ph
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