Dapitan—it was Philippine national hero Jose Rizal’s home for four years, his last days in exile. The place is marked with a lot of history, some of it even told by Rizal himself. Locals say he decorated the central plaza by planting gumamela (hibiscus) and acacia trees and helped create a relief map of Mindanao to teach locals about geography. After winning a small lottery, he built a house for his family on 16 hectares of land, now called The Rizal Shrine Park. Take a moment on your itinerary here, to see this monument to a national hero, and enjoy the park’s tranquil atmosphere.
Zamboanga del Norte (Cebuano: Amihanang Zamboanga; Subanon: Utara Sembwangan; Filipino: Hilagang Zamboanga), officially the Province of Zamboanga del Norte, is a province in the Philippines situated within the Zamboanga Peninsula region in Mindanao. Its capital is Dipolog and the province borders Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay to the south, Misamis Occidental to the east, and the Sulu Sea to the west. Zamboanga del Norte is the largest province of the Zamboanga Peninsula region by land area covering 7,301.00 square kilometres (2,818.93 sq mi). Zamboanga del Norte is the 26th populous province in the Philippines.
The Dakak Beach Resort welcomes weary travelers, with a white sand beach about 800 meters long. Stay in bahay kubos (native huts)—rooms with distinct Filipino ambiance. For the kids and kids at heart, there’s Gloria de Dapitan Amusement Park, or Gloria Fantasy Land, the largest theme park outside Manila, offering over 30 rides. Rock climbers can scale the Sicayab Cliffs for a tad more adventure. You won’t run out of things to do here.
Discover a hidden gem tucked in a lush paradise where the vast greenery meets the sand and sea. Located in the historical city of Dapitan in Zamboanga del norte, Dakak Resort and Properties is a destination that demands to be experienced. Embrace the simplicity of countryside living while you wander off the majestic work of nature. Immerse in pure relaxation as you walk by the 750-metre beach cove while hearing the soft whispers of the beach waves. Being one of the largest resort properties in the southern region, we host a handful of recreational activities for your leisure, as well as a plethora of extreme adventure that will elevate your vacation experience. You can also satisfy your palate with decadent food choices from several restaurants within the resort. With a geographical location that tactfully eludes the typhoon belt, it is truly an ideal travel destination all year round. Come to Dakak Resort and Properties and be captivated by the Southern Paradise for every traveler.
