Destination in Carmen, Davao del Norte

Carmen, Davao del Norte is about 38 kilometers (24 mi) from Davao City, and about 17 kilometers (11 mi) from Tagum City, the capital of Davao del Norte. It has a total land area of 16,600 hectares (41,000 acres).

Carmen has vast rice fields, while its abundant water hyacinth areas provide local women a source of livelihoods such as mat and bag handicraft making. Carmen is also a part of the Davao Metropolitan Area.

There are five destinations in Carmen Davao del Norte. First, UMA SA TABA at Taba, Carmen, Davao del Norte.  It is perfect for family bonding and friends activities.  It is not expensive since admission is FREE. Second is WOW CARMEN located at P5-A, Tuganay, Carmen, Davao del Norte.  WOW CARMEN is a social enterprise of mostly women that brings Carmen water hyacinth to the international market, a festive-look handicraft.   In the production area you can witness the women weavers transforming the worth of water hyacinth from trash to cash; converting its usefulness from hopeless frustration to a costly possession, and altering its consequences from farm disturbance to community abundance. Third, BALUTAN SA CARMEN along national high.  it is an enterprise organized by Carmen LGU.  It has a unique history, which shows the expression of Carmenian's resiliency.  Floods, which occasionally visited Carmen, developed the BALUTAN SA CARMEN business concept. The concept started when people who vacated along the national highway sold their produced eggs for food. Later, it became a permanent business, with the help of the government. They innovated the product from raw egg to salted egg and BALUT.  Fourth, the KAHAYAG FESTIVAL during December at municipal plaza. It is a showcase of skills and creativity of Christmas tree and belen of the participating barangays, schools and some private enterprises. Lastly, the “Battle of Ising” Memorial Park along the junction of Carmen, Sto Tomas and Tagum road. The park was established to commemorate the bloody battle between the Japanese Imperial Army and the Filipino Guerrillas on May 3-10, 1945.  The famous battle of Ising is the paragon of Filipino patriotism in Davao Region.