Kidapawan City

Kidapawan City is a 1st class city in the province of Cotabato, Philippines per Department of Finance Order No. 20-2005. It is the capital city of Cotabato Province. It is a favorite tourist destination in the late October to December and in the summer, where thousands of tourist climb the majestic Mt. Apo, the country's highest peak.

Kidapawan, the city hailed as “The Spring in the Highlands”, comes from the words “TIDA” which means spring and “PAWAN” meaning highland. The city is found at the bottom of the majestic Mt. Apo, the country’s tallest mountain making it a great spot and first-rate tourist attraction. Kidapawan is situated at the southeastern section of Cotabato province, placed in the middle of three other major cities of Davao, Cotabato, General Santos, Koronadal, and Cagayan de Oro.

If you are planning to climb to the tallest peak "Mt. Apo", Kidapawan-Magpet is the easiest way.

How to get to Kidapawan City
All buses bound to Cotabato City will stop over at Kidapawan City Land Transport Terminal. There are also vans that are bound to Kidapawan City.

If you are coming from Davao City, you can take Weena Bus at Ecoland Terminal. If you want to take the Van, terminus are in the parking area of SM City and Gaisano Mall. The estimated travel time from Davao City to Kidapawan City is 2 hours. If you are coming from General Santos City, you have to drop at Digos City Terminal and take the Weena Bus bound to Cotabato City as they will stop over at Kidapawan.

Transportation within the City
Local means of transportation is served by almost 2,000 motor tricycles known locally as just "motor". Transportations to its barangays and adjacent municipalities are served by Multicabs, Jeepneys, and L300 Vans. 


Interesting Places in Kidapawan City

Lake Agco

It's a steaming blue lake where hot and cold springs converge at an elevation of 4,200 feet above sea level (you could boil eggs on the lake). Lake Agco is in Brgy. Ilomavis which is around 2 hours from Kidapawan City proper.

You can enjoy experience the nature gift cold and warm water.

Mahomanoy Mountain Resort

The resort started in 2003 with just one pool. With the growing local and foreign visitors each year, more pools were developed by the local IP community using the heat from nearby hotsprings and Agco lake. The resort is located at Agco, Ilomavis, Kidapawan City.

Mawig Falls

This crystal-clear 65 feet long waterfalls is located in Brangay Balabag, Kidapawan City. It is one of the pristine park destination within Kidapawan are. It is thew major source of Matingao River.

Martinez Resort


Where to Stay in kidapawan City

AJ HI‐Time Hotel - JP Laurel St., Corner Plaridel St. Kidapawan City
☎Tel No.  +63(064) 288‐18‐11 I ☎Tel No. +63(064) 288‐14‐75
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AJD Garden Pads & Pension  - Quimco St., Kidapawan City
☎Tel No. +63(064) 278‐4781
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Apo summit Hostel - Brgy. Kalasuyan, Kidapawan City
☎Tel No. +63(064) 278‐3400
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Boylyn Lodge - Brgy. M,. Kidagsaysay, Kidapawan City
☎Tel No. +63(064) 278‐1215 
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Budget Inn - Quirino Drive,. Kidapawan City
☎Tel No. +63(064) 288‐1514 
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Fajz Cafe & Lodging House - Jose Abad Santos St., Kidapawan City
☎Tel No. +63(064) 288‐1609
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Grand Ficus Plaza Hotel and Restaurant - N. Aquino Ave. Bgry. Lanao,. Kidapawan City
☎Tel No. +63(064) 278‐3192 
Website:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grand-Ficus-Plaza-Hotel-resort/159700807378816
Jayag Pension House - Quirino Drive,. Kidapawan City
☎Tel No. +63(064) 288‐1514 
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JBL Lodge - Quezon Blvd., Kidapawan City
☎Tel No. +63(064)288-1614 
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Mang Oming Lodge - National Highway, Kidapawan City
☎Tel No. +63(064)
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Mt. Apo Inn - Bautista St., Kidapawan City
☎Tel No. +63(064) 288‐5720
Website/E-mail: mtapoinn@ymail.com
Old Barracks Suites - Bgry. Sudapin, Kidapawan City
☎Tel No. +63(064)288-1299
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Old-Barracks-Suites/165738303438953
RBM Summit Motor Bay Inn - Daang Maharlika, Kidapawan City
☎Tel No. +63(064) 288-4560
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SAM's Guesthouse & Apartelles - Villamarzo St., Kidapawan City
☎Tel No. +63(064) 288‐1281
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Super Cool Drive Inn & Restaurant - Roxas St., Kidapawan City
☎Tel No. +63(064) 288‐5349
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Silver Spoon lodge - Old PC Barracks, Kidapawan City
☎Tel No. +63(064) 288‐1299
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Survive Travelers Inn - Villamarzo St., Kidapawan City
☎Tel No. +63(064) 288‐5053
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Where to Shop in Kidapawan City

SUGNI SUPERSTORE - Quezon Blvd., Kidapawan City
☎Tel No. +63 (064) 278-4243
SURVIVE MARKETING AND FASTFOOD - Quezon Blvd., Kidapawan City
☎Tel No. +63 (064) 288-1823
CENTRAL WAREHOUSE CLUB INC.- Singao, Kidapawan City
☎Tel No. +63 (064) 288-5534   I   288-5533
KMCC Shopping MAll- Dayao St, Kidapawan City
☎Tel No. +63 (064)
KASAPID WAREHOUSE- Quezon Blvd., Kidapawan City
☎Tel No. +63 (064)
EVA'S MALL- Quezon Blvd., Kidapawan City
☎Tel No. +63 (064)
BOYLYN T-SHIRT CENTER- Perez St., Kidapawan City
☎Tel No. +63 (064)
LOT'S FOR LESS- Jose Abad Santos St., Kidapawan City
☎Tel No. +63 (064)