Pusan Point
About
Where the sun shines first! Pusan Point is a cliff-top lookout on the Pacific edge of Davao Oriental, famous as the place to catch the country's first sunrise. Wake up crazy early, watch the sky turn pink over endless ocean, then stay to explore the red walkways, white cross and wild rocky shore. Bonus: a small Mandaya heritage museum right inside the complex!
Dry until sunset (5:16 PM). Good time to go!
- 2 to 3 hrsTime to spend
- Sunrise; gates opened around 5 AM during a 2026 visit.Best time to go
- About ₱25 per personValue · Great value
- Pusan Point is in Caraga, Davao Oriental.Getting there
What to do here
- Watch the sunrise over the Pacific
- Walk the red walkways out to the white cross
- Visit the Mandaya Heritage Museum
Know before you go
The coastal rocks are sharp and uneven; stay back from the edges, especially in wind and big waves.
Roads are dark before dawn; drive carefully or hire a local driver.
Parking at the complex.
PHP25 per person entrance in 2026.
Where it is
Pusan Point, Caraga, Davao Oriental
By commutePusan Point is in Caraga, Davao Oriental. From Mati City it is about two hours by hired vehicle to the junction, then about 15 minutes more to the entrance, so sunrise visitors leave Mati around 2 AM.
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FAQ
What is Pusan Point known for?
It is promoted as the spot to see the first sunrise in the Philippines, facing the open Pacific.
What time does Pusan Point open?
Staff began letting visitors in at 5 AM during a 2026 visit.
Is there anything to do after sunrise?
Yes: walk the viewing areas and rocky shoreline and visit the Mandaya Heritage Museum inside the complex.