aldevinco shopping center

the shops are small but has lots of selection; be careful with your purses/wallets but otherwise they are helpful and can carry your stuff to the hotel for small tip

This pasalubong center is composed of mini boutiques that sells genuine pearl accessories in not so expensive prices, gong-like necklace and earrings, unique accessories, set of jewelry, clothes such as tshirt and dress, ethnic bags, muslim headdress, wallets, keychains, fan, hat, sleepers, scarf, sarong, malong and variety of crafts. This place offers a wide range of pasalubong items that's why you must reserve a lot of time if you want to explore every stall.I have visited Aldevinco 2x (2010 and 2014.) I remember that this is a shopping place that was recommended by one of our tour guide during our on-board training.

Place to go if you want to buy pasalubong (excluding foods) from Davao. White shirts cost us P100/pc. Colored shirts cost P150/pc. Ref magnet P35/pc.

situated along C.M.Recto avenue and in front of Ateneo de Davao University offers a wide variety of pasalubong & handicrafrs,,batik,pearls, trinkets,metal crafts & indigenous products of different Mindanao tribes..clean & secured area best for bargain hunters & shoppers..be sure to ask for discount & they will grant you with a smile & good tidings.

Davao Adventure Day 6 (23/7/14)ALDEVINCO, established since 1965, is an arts and crafts gallery of its own, as it showcases the culture and heritage of the Mindanaoan. Here, you will find genuine Mindanaoan products, antiques, and a wide variety of colorful souvenir items - from mats, brooms, table cloths, and other house ornaments and accessories, musical instruments, tribal swords; to various Batik product, clothes, shawls, jewelries, and ethnic fashion accessories like dangling earrings, bracelets, necklaces and anklets of beads and brass -- an all-time fashion favorite in Davao City.

Located right infront of Ateneo de Davao, Aldevinco Shopping Center has all the pasalubong items you need. I bought keychains at just P10 each and nice, expensive-looking scarfs at P40 each. You just have to tell them how much your budget is and they will show you which of their items can be bought at that price.

If you want to have the best money changer in Davao, go to Aldevinco and look for "Singapore" money changer and see Aida Yuson. Very honest and a lovely lady - always the best rate!!!!

We stayed at the ALU Hotel Davao at the Central district of this metropolis. Aldevinco shopping center is just three blocks away from our hotel at the corner of Claveria Street and Roxas Boulevard a triangular area with more than a hundred stores.This shopping center carries a wide variety of merchandise ranging from souvenir items, leather and weaved bags, clothing items or materials, scarf, shirts and T-shirts to carved or plain chest box (baul) to fresh or south-sea pearls.If you are tagged as a "tourist" expect to be quoted 3-4x the regular selling price. This is the place to hone in ones "haggling" skills. Interestingly, there are more items that appeals to women shoppers. So if you are accompanying your "significant partner", be prepared for a long wait.Inside the center is Dreambuck coffee shop, an air-conditioned facility where you can "cool your heels", read a magazine or order coffee or a light snack while waiting. (Sorry no Wi-Fi). Later carrying shopping bags will be a good exercise for your biceps at anytime of day.

I like Aldevinco because the batik, bags, pearls, etc. are cheaper there. Because it's a cluster of stores, the place will give shoppers a wide selection of Davao souvenir items like shirts, fridge magnets, coin purses, etc. Don't leave Davao without checking this place out.

This was probably my third time at Aldevinco. The last time was a number of years ago. I'm not sure but there seem to be more options of stuff one can buy this time. But I was a bit sad to have not been able to find the native jewelry store I once went to. The most common items found here are pearls (and pearl jewelry), souvenir shirts, batik, malong, ethnic crafts, souvenir trinkets like magnets and keychains, and other local items ideal for "pasalubong."The price is pretty okay considering these are souvenir items. But you might want to haggle first before purchasing something because the first price store salespeople give is usually much higher than the "real" or "lowest" possible retail price for the item.It is also conveniently located near other establishments. There is a market right beside it. You can buy there fruits, candies and other delicacies.

You name it, you can get everything in this place. Hold on, check that. What I meant to say is you can get batik cloths, jewelry made of pearls and gemstones, copper ware, various types of wood work, ancient swords, shields and other handicrafts. The prices are higher than expected but cheaper compared to the traveler's home country. You are. however, expected to barter and this system could be fun for others while a pain for some :) Additionally, if you run out of the local currency, they have a few money exchangers who offer better rates than banks. In closing, all I have to say is to enjoy and have fun!

Many stores inside the center. You name it from shirts made out of Batik, necklaces, antiques, woven cloth, bags, other gift items and many more. Also to include money changers and snack bar and restaurant within.You get in there and come back without buying something is impossible.

I stayed in Davao for only a couple of days before heading to General Santos with my family, but we made time to stop by Aldevinco for souvenirs. Aldevinco reminded me of Greenhills and Quiapo, but a quieter, cleaner, and cooler version of the two. Salespeople also aren't as annoyingly persistent as the ones in Manila. Moving on, if you need pasalubong of the non-edible kind, drop by Aldevinco. It's near Ateneo de Davao; along Claro M. Recto Street if I'm not mistaken. You can get all sorts of stuff here: Aladdin pants from Thailand (we call them "Prince of Persia pants"), long printed skirts from India and elsewhere, and stuff native to Mindanao. Prices go from cheap to steep, depending on the material and quality of construction. I got a real batik skirt for Php 800, while my sister-in-law got some Aladdin pants for 1.2k a pop. I was immediately drawn to one of the many stores selling cultured and natural pearls. My mom is crazy about pearls so I got her a necklace and bracelet set. What would ordinarily go for 1000 or more at SM, I got for 400 pesos (with a little bit of haggling hehe). Apart from pearls, you can also get accessories made from semi-precious stones and polished orange "coral" at prices that won't have you clutching at your chest in shock. Aside from clothes, you can also buy furniture, dried fruit, and bits and bobs to decorate your home with. After shopping, stop for a durian shake (if you can take the smell) at the restaraunt located in the middle of Aldevinco (forgot the name). This resto is halal, so nom away at the affordably-priced items on their menu: burgers, cake, etc. (Note: the durian shake is actually kind of nice.)If you like pomelo and can deal with paying 500 pesos for two pieces of fruit, there are pomelo vendors just outside Aldevinco. Tips:This place is very wheelchair-friendly.Even at noon, the place is nice and cool. If you don't want to buy anything, don't make eye contact!There's ample parking available.

The ALDEVINCO Shopping Center is a famous landmark in Davao City, located in a big commercial complex at the junction of Claro M. Recto Avenue and Manuel Roxas Boulevard. In my youth, we called it “ALDEVINCO” and it was our hang-out after school (nearby is the Ateneo U).After 46 years, ALDEVINCO still is a premiere shopping destination in Downtown, Davao City; where locals, balikbayans, and foreigners shop for “ pasalubongs” (souvenirs) to take home.It proudly showcases Mindanao’s heritage and culture, through its antiques and indigenous handicrafts. There are numerous colorful souvenir items that will keep your eyes and mind entertained. I especially love the Batik products (clothes & accessories), and the native Maranao and T’boli handicrafts and jewelries. Of course, the ubiquitous“made in China” wares are around….and a handful of Southeast Asian products as well. Note please that all these products are negotiable, especially when buying wholesale. It pays to speak the dialect (Bisayan, Tagalog) but the Filipinos are adept in English, so foreign tourists will not have a difficult time haggling for a good priceYou can also buy fresh fruits and the famous sweet Davao “suha” or pomelos and the exotic looking durian, marang, mangosteen, and rambutan. HAPPY SHOPPING AT ALDEVINCO!!

Many jeepneys pass Aldevinco---if you tell the driver, he'll be happy to drop you off right there. The fare is 8 pesos each. All the taxi drivers know where Aldevinco is. There are lots of clothing, pearls, souvenir items, odds and ends for shopaholics. Carry on, Shoppers! No disrespect intended, it reminded me of a tiny Greenhills (shopping mecca along Ortigas, San Juan area)---haggling being a big part of it, too (which isn't my favorite sport). Pomelo vendors line the sidewalk between Aldevinco and Ateneo (just across the street).