Puerto Galera can be found in the island of Mindoro. This town is popular for its fantastic beaches, dive sites, snorkeling sites, and restaurants. You will also find bars and resorts along White Beach. Apart from their beautiful beaches, you will also discover their hidden gems like waterfalls and small islands with marine life and corals. Do not miss the opportunity to explore the beaches and underwater treasures of this place.
Puerto Galera offers a scenic view, a calming place to rest, and a vibrant nightlife. And with that, we will walk you through to Puerto Galera to find out the best places to visit and activities to do. But first, let us know how to get there.
Photo: Puerto Galera Beach Aerial view
One of the activities you should not miss in Puerto Galera is island hopping. You can rent a boat with your family and friends to tour you around. The island hopping tour may include Bayanan Beach, Haligi Beach, San Antonio Island, and Coral Garden.
Upon going to these places, you can rent smaller boats. They will take you to the snorkelling sites where you can view the Coral Garden, Giant Clams, and San Antonio Island underwater cave. You will be surprised with the various kinds of fishes and colossal clams.
If you are fond of diving, you can find several dive centers around White Beach. More than that, they also offer diving courses and diving packages that you will enjoy. You surely do not want to miss this opportunity.
Another thing you can do while in Puerto Galera is to explore the waterfalls. There are four popular waterfalls in Puerto Galera: Tamaraw Falls, Aninuan Falls, Tukuran Falls, and Talipanan Falls.
If it is your first time going to Puerto Galera, you should not miss their top tourist spot which is the White Beach. They are like the Boracay of Mindoro. You can spend your day partying, swimming, and hanging out with your friends. This beach offers a long stretch of white sand where you can take pictures. But most importantly, they have various kinds of bars, restaurants, and resorts. You will definitely be entertained by their endless hip and fun within White Beach.
Aside from visiting places which offer water activities, it is also a must to visit and witness the beauty of Mangyan Village. You can learn from the people, the way they live, and their culture. They also have a weaving tradition where you can participate. But of course, you can also find souvenirs such as baskets made by the local artisans. As a tourist, it would also be nice to support the indigenous groups advocacy which is to preserve the culture and maintain economic sustainability.
Puerto Galera is not all about beaches. They also offer their wonderful reefs which can be found in Coral Garden. If you are fond of seeing different kinds of fish and witness the beauty of corals, you can dive or snorkel in this place. As a matter of fact, these activities must be on your bucket list when visiting Puerto Galera.
If you are looking for freshwater, you must check out Puerto Galera’s waterfalls. You can visit Tamaraw Falls which is the tallest in this town measuring at 423-ft. high. To get there, you can book a tour that includes Tamara Falls or rent a motorcycle or commute through public transportation.
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As mentioned earlier it is faster, and will only take 30 minutes to travel. But there are no daily flights going there so you have to make sure to check the schedule, availability, and book ahead of time.
The simplest way to reach Puerto Galera is through bus and ferry. First, you must take the bus from Manila to Batangas. It may take two to three hours depending on traffic. This can cost around P200.
After reaching the Batangas Pier, take the ferry boat to get to Puerto Galera Ferry Terminal. You will have to pay for the fair, terminal fee, and Environmental User fee that may cost around P350 to P450.
If you want to go to Puerto Galera quickly, you might opt to travel via seaplane. This option allows you to travel faster than the ferry. Although this is not common because this is much more expensive. However, if you want to have a unique experience, this will surely be fun to try.
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