Sleeping Dinosaur Viewpoint
About
Can you spot the dinosaur? From the view deck above Pujada Bay, a green headland stretches into the sea looking exactly like a giant creature napping in the water! It's Mati City's signature view and a favourite stop on Davao Oriental road trips. Take your photos in the clear morning light, grab a coffee at the view deck, then roll on to Dahican Beach.
Go before 4 PM today. Rain likely after.
- 30 min to 1 hrTime to spend
- Clear mornings or late afternoon for the sharpest view of the bay.Best time to go
- BudgetEntrance and budget
- From Mati town, hire a habal-habal or tuk-tuk to the Sleeping Dinosaur view deck, or stop on the drive along Pujada Bay.Getting there
What to do here
- Snap the classic dinosaur shot from the view deck
- Have a coffee at the viewpoint
- Pair it with a beach day at Dahican
- Drive the coast road along Pujada Bay
Know before you go
Watch for traffic when stopping along the coastal road.
Roadside parking at the view deck.
From the view deck above Pujada Bay, a green headland stretches into the sea looking exactly like a giant creature napping in the water!
Where it is
Sleeping Dinosaur View Deck, above Pujada Bay, Mati City, Davao Oriental
By commuteFrom Mati town, hire a habal-habal or tuk-tuk to the Sleeping Dinosaur view deck, or stop on the drive along Pujada Bay.
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FAQ
Is the Sleeping Dinosaur really an island?
It is a headland in Pujada Bay that looks like a sleeping dinosaur from the viewpoint.
Is there coffee at the view deck?
A 2025 creator mentions good coffee at the viewpoint.
What is nearby?
Dahican Beach and the rest of Mati City are a short drive away.
Facts from reddit.com · reddit.com · transitpinas.com
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