Destination highlights

Within the great Philippines, one of the most requested countries of the Asian continent during the last years, whose society is characterized by its great kindness, authenticity and hospitality, we can find infinity of tourist destinations for all tastes with different contrasts of landscapes and activities for the enjoyment of its visitors. Among them, we find the beautiful Puerto Galera, located in the northern area of ​​the Island of Mindoro, one of the closest places to the capital, Manila. Ideal for those who prefer a quiet place not too saturated by tourism and enjoy the warm climates as well as underwater aquatic activities such as diving and snorkeling.

You can enjoy its beautiful coral reef that has a wide variety of species maritime of all sizes and colors and you can even have the opportunity to swim with giant tortoises. Its most characteristic point is centered on the great expanse of incredible white sand beaches, which allow Puerto Galera to be described as a paradisiacal place that many will wish to visit in order to enjoy quiet and relaxing days in front of its turquoise waters.

However, among its attractions is also the lush green of its rainforest where we can find the Malasimbo and Ponderosa mountains, excellent for nature lovers in their maximum purity, in whose entrails are the members of the indigenous Mangyan tribe. they will receive the travelers in a friendly way and with curious eyes before their presence. Puerto Galera, being one of the most beautiful bays in the entire planet, offers in its skies amazing sunsets composed of millions of nuances of colors that offer an incredible visual spectacle that will leave your audience with open mouth and bristly skin. A real wonder!

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Travel tips

Visit Puerto Galera represents a unique and incredible experience that leaves indelible marks in the memory of its visitors for the magnificent beauty of each of its landscapes being ideal for those who seek more affordable destinations, but that in turn offer a wide variety of attractions. To get there from Manila you must take a bus to Puerto de Batangas, whose trip takes about three hours. Later, from that place, the trip will be by ferry or a Bangka that crosses the Isla Verde pass, between the island of Luzon and the Island of Mindoro, which leave three times a day and whose cost is very economical.

This route to the paradise will last approximately five hours, so it would be preferable to start the trip in the early hours of the morning to arrive around the midday hours and undertake the tourist adventure. UNESCO declared it a Biosphere Reserve in 1977 for its important variety of corals and marine species, which stands out greatly when it comes to underwater activities that will be highly attractive for tourists to enjoy presence of an impressive scenario. It is said that the best time of the year for diving practitioners and those highly passionate about the sport is from April to May and October to November.

There are two main places that offer accommodation; the area of ​​the city called Sabang and White Beach. In Sabang, a town located at the entrance to the Bay of Puerto Galera, you will have the opportunity to experience exchange of cultures and nationalities for its relatively large influx of tourists. It is said that diving is the best in this area, being widely recognized worldwide for the amount of nudibranchs that it hosts in its crystalline waters. In turn, it has Isla Verde, characterized as one of the most diverse areas. You can also find offers for trips by boat, vans, motorcycles and tricycles that will delight and allow you to know the area more calmly and to the taste of the visitor.

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In White Beach, similarly, the main tourist attraction is below the surface and from there you can take a walk to reach the Aninuano waterfall to rent a motorcycle to reach the Tamaraw waterfall. It should be noted that beyond the typical activities mentioned above, there are other not very common ideals for the enjoyment of tourists with different tastes. Among them, we can find the visit to the Aninuan Beach for those who wish to enjoy a much more serene, relaxed and less crowded environment. For the most curious visitors are locations such as the ruins of the abandoned resorts on the Talipanan Beach that are a few meters away from Aninuan, which also offer peace and tranquility.

Undoubtedly, Puerto Galera is a destination capable of meeting the needs of its visiting travelers and is an essential point that cannot be ruled out when making trips through the beautiful and amazing country of the Philippines. From its beaches and jungles, its great biodiversity, the spectacular sunsets to be witnessed, the immensity of contrasts that involve each and every one of its landscapes to its people, its culture, its food and traditions, Puerto Galera is a jewel in gross that nobody can lose.

Hotel recommendations

Accommodation in Puerto Galera, has excellent prices that suit the budget of its visitors and offer a wide variety of services for the enjoyment and comfort of them. Among these hotels are the Infinity Resort, Atlantis Dive Resort Puerto Galera, Laguna Villas Luxury Dive Resort and Spa. Also the Manarra Sea View Resort, Coco Beach Island Resort, Edgewater Dive & Spa Resort, DeLuna Diving Resort, Seashore Beach Resort, Fridays Puerto Galera, Blue Crystal Beach Resort, Sabang Bungalow House, Monkey Beach Dice Resort.

Out of the Blue Resort and Villas, D-Club Resort, Jalyn’s Resort, Playa Blanca Beach Resort, Mermaid Resort and Dive Center, Marion Roos Bungalow, Squares Beachside Apartments, among others.

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