Cotabato City is sandwiched between the towns of Sultan Kudarat and of Maguindanao. It is not located in Cotabato Province (South or North) neither is it part of ARMM Region (the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao). Yes, the ARMM Office is housed inside Cotabato City, but it is actually part of Region XII – SOCCSKSARGEN (South Cotabato, North Cotabat0, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos City). And although it is situated in Maguindanao province, it is politically independent from it.
Cotabato City Travel Guide: How to get there
From Manila:
From Manila, there are direct flights to Cotabato City Airport, situated near the township of Datu Odin Sinsuat in Maguindanao. From Cotabato City Airport, you may take a tricycle to the highway and catch a multi-cab en route to Cotabato City proper.
From Davao:
Look for Weena Bus bound for Cotabato City at Ecoland Terminal in Davao City.
How to get to Weena Bus Terminal in Cotabato City
To go back to Davao City, ride a tricycle to Weena Bus Terminal, situated inside the city proper near South Seas Mall and Grand Rio Hotel. Weena Bus has direct trips to Davao City from Cotabato City.
From Sultan Kudarat:
Ride a Husky Bus bound for Cotabato City from the bus terminal in Isulan, located beside Sultan Kudarat Provincial Capitol.
From General Santos:
There are Husky buses bound for Cotabato City from the terminal in Cotabato City. Just ride a tricycle from the city proper to take you to the terminal.
From Kidapawan City:
We took this route to Cotabato City, from Kidapawan, we just hailed a bus en route to Cotabato City at the highway near the Provincial Capitol. Alternatively, you can ride a tricycle to take you to the bus terminal, tell the driver you’re off to Cotabato City.
How to Get to to Husky Bus Terminal in Cotabato City:
Ride a southbound Awang jeep from the city proper. Tell the driver to drop you off at Husky Bus Terminal. The terminal is just across the road to the Grand Mosque.
- Read here for Cotabato City Tourist Spots
- Cotabato City Accommodation: Where to Stay
Hotel Filipino
This is where Melo and I stayed during our visit to Cotabato City. Located in Sinsuat Avenue, beside Jollibee across the plaza.
Telephone Number (+6364) 421-2307
Telefax (+6364) 421-3232
Hotel Filipino Room Rates:
Single Room (1-2 persons) – Php 600
Dpuble Room (1-2 persons) – Php 500
Matrimonial ( 1-2 persons) – Php 950
Deluxe Twin ( 3-4 persons) – Php 1,000
Family Room / Triple (4-5 persons) – Php 1,700
Grand Rio Hotel
#80 Don Rufino Alonzo Avenue
Telefax: (+6364) 421 8770
Cellphone Number: (+63) 919 655 5167
Room Rates:
Single Room (1-2 persons) – Php 600
Matrimonial (1-2 persons) – Php 1,000
Deluxe Twin ( 2-3 persosn) – Php 1,000
Family Room/ Triple ( 3-4 persons) – Php 1,200
Al Nor Hotel and Convention Center
Telephone Number (064) 552 -0188
Cellphone Number : (+63) 947-555-7003
Room Rates starts at Php 1,300 to Php 3,500.
Azaleas Pension House
128-I-A Sinsuat Avenue RS
Telephone Number: (+6364) 421-8122
Telefax Number: (+6364) 421-9088
Single Room (1 person) – Php 550
Single Superior ( 1 person) – Php 660
Twin Bed ( 1-2 person ) Php 750
Triple Superior ( 3 persons) – Php 990
- It is highly recommended that foreigners intending to travel to Cotabato City monitor the situation first and take a local guide with them or contact the Cotabato City Tourism Office for assistance.
- We visited Cotabato City on May 2012.
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