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Family Travel Ideas in General Santos City
Edit ThisGeneral Santos City, called Gensan by the locals, is a great place to visit with the entire family. The best time to visit it is between November and May, the dry season.
Eating Out
There are many places in the city where you can eat out, especially if you are fond of fish. They serve great tasting fish in Asian and western cuisines. You must try the Chinese and Mediterranean varieties – something your entire family will enjoy. The seafood here is the freshest that is possible.
Socsksargen
This is an enchanting nature trip. General Santos is the take off point for this trip back into nature. There you can see perfectly landscaped coastlines that are great for swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling and other water activity. So take your swimming gear along when you go for this trip. Parts of the area are also rich in inactive volcanoes and verdant mountains. This area is a great hub for nature tripping. Your family can choose from mountain lakes, springs, caves, and waterfalls.
Kalaja Karsts Land
Another notable eco-tourism destination in General Santos City is Kalaja Karsts Land. The place is surrounded by karsts formed millions of years ago which have lead to the formation of caves and waterfalls.
Fisherport Complex
Your family will love the visit to this complex. If you are a photographer, you can capture some of the scenes on camera. There are scenes of fishermen toiling away at the ropes and bringing in their catch for the day.
Lemlunay Dive Resort
Lemlunay is a place well worth the visit. It is a well-maintained and fully equipped diving resort on the outer strip of General Santos City. It happens to be a great place to witness the marine ecosystem of the region amidst enjoyable diving sessions. Even if you have non-divers in your family, they will enjoy the trip, savoring the moist breeze and relaxing on the palm-fringed, sandy beach. The food at the resort is delectable. There are regular diving courses followed by a guided diving session for novices. Your children are sure to love this experience.
In short, Gensan is a place that you must visit with your family for an enjoyable holiday.
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Eating Out
There are many places in the city where you can eat out, especially if you are fond of fish. They serve great tasting fish in Asian and western cuisines. You must try the Chinese and Mediterranean varieties – something your entire family will enjoy. The seafood here is the freshest that is possible.
Socsksargen
This is an enchanting nature trip. General Santos is the take off point for this trip back into nature. There you can see perfectly landscaped coastlines that are great for swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling and other water activity. So take your swimming gear along when you go for this trip. Parts of the area are also rich in inactive volcanoes and verdant mountains. This area is a great hub for nature tripping. Your family can choose from mountain lakes, springs, caves, and waterfalls.
Kalaja Karsts Land
Another notable eco-tourism destination in General Santos City is Kalaja Karsts Land. The place is surrounded by karsts formed millions of years ago which have lead to the formation of caves and waterfalls.
Fisherport Complex
Your family will love the visit to this complex. If you are a photographer, you can capture some of the scenes on camera. There are scenes of fishermen toiling away at the ropes and bringing in their catch for the day.
Lemlunay Dive Resort
Lemlunay is a place well worth the visit. It is a well-maintained and fully equipped diving resort on the outer strip of General Santos City. It happens to be a great place to witness the marine ecosystem of the region amidst enjoyable diving sessions. Even if you have non-divers in your family, they will enjoy the trip, savoring the moist breeze and relaxing on the palm-fringed, sandy beach. The food at the resort is delectable. There are regular diving courses followed by a guided diving session for novices. Your children are sure to love this experience.
In short, Gensan is a place that you must visit with your family for an enjoyable holiday.
