A holiday in Mindanao is not complete without an excursion to flea markets that sell Muslim pottery, clothes, brassware, ethnic trinkets and shell crafts which make great souvenirs.

Splurge and indulge at the Aldevinco Shopping Center on CM Recto Street, Nieva’s Arts and Crafts in Lanang, Precy’s Creation and Handicrafts in Bajada, and Handmade Treasures at Gaisano Mall.

Orchids, whether cut or potted, are also good buys. Check out the Mindanao Flower Market in Barangay Pampanga. For more farm visits, go to the Bago Oshiro Experimental Station in Mintal, Derling Worldwide Orchid Corporation in Buhangin, Greenhills Orchid Farm in Catalunan Pequeño, Puentespina Orchid Garden in Agdao, or the Malagos Garden Resort at the Baguio district in Calinan. At the Gap Fruit Farm, one can gorge on Davao’s famous sweet pomelos and oranges.

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