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Puerto Galera Freedom to Explore and Di Scover Puerto Galera Freedom to explore and di scover Literally meaning “Port of Galleons,” Puerto Galera has been popular among seafarers ever since the prosperous years of the Spanish galleon trade. Puerto Galera Considered to be one of the most beautiful and Getting There LAOAG safest harbours in the world, Puerto Galera was From Manila and via Batangas pier, Puerto Galera is Banaue regularly visited by merchant vessels sailing along approximately 4 hours traveling time. Buses depart Luzon the important trade routes of Southeast Asia. Today, things have changed a bit – the port still every 30 minutes from numerous bus stations in PHILIPPINE SEA retains its popularity, but with a different breed Manila ( Cubao and along EDSA) for Batangas. MANILAMMAMANMANIMANIL of explorers: scuba divers, photographers and From the pier, ferry services are available to Balatero, PuertoPPuPuePuerPuert GaleraGGaGalGaleGaler naturalists coming from all over the globe. Sabang or Muelle on Mindoro Oriental. Most resorts Mindoro Puerto Galera is primarily famous for its splendid offer direct transfers from Manila and back as part of Boracay beaches, coral reefs teeming with marine life and their package. Please check with your preferred Aklan Samar exquisite dive sites. The region was declared a Visayas hotel/resort facility beforehand. Palawan Panay Iloilo Cebu Marine Reserve by the United Nations in 1974, Leyte owing to its abundance of exotic fish species CEBUCCECEB seldom seen elsewhere. Diving is possible all Hotels and Resorts Negros Bohol year round here with over two dozen prime There are plenty of establishments to accommodate sites in the area. There is much to offer divers SULU SEA of all abilities and levels of experience. both the hardy adventurer and the laid back vacationer wanting to relax. There are inland hotels and inns for DAVAO Given its lofty reputation as an underwater Basilan paradise, Puerto Galera is also the perfect those who are looking to explore more of Mindoro’s gateway to some of the most unspoilt territories vast jungles and mountains, and beachfront resorts for Mindanao and national parks in the vast island of Mindoro. those who cannot wait to jump into the water to CELEBES SEA One will be lured to explore pristine lakes, rivers marvel at the sea’s boundless beauty. and waterfalls, meet indigenous tribes with their own stone-age hand-writing, or trek through lush vegetations and forests. Eating Out and Nightlife Sports Activities and Exploration White Beach and Sabang offer the liveliest scenes in Puerto Galera features a reef system that is home to Fast Facts "honky- tonk" Puerto Galera. People literally flock to a remarkable assortment of ocean life, which is ideal these places for the most famous parties they throw for diving. The variety of corals, anemones and Time Zone: GMT + 8 every night. As soon as the sun sets, the shores of underwater fauna is world-class. Visibility averages Visa: Only required if staying more than 30 days these serene beaches come alive to the tune of 70 to 100 feet (20 to 30 metres) all year round. Water Climate: November to February – cool and booming karaoke machines and marathons of playing temperature ranges from 80° to 90°F (25° to 29°C). mostly dry; March to June – warm and mostly dry; live bands and spinning DJs. There are rows of bars The area offers beautiful beaches and excellent July to October – warm and mostly wet and pubs waiting to offer a party experience unlike snorkeling as well, with lush coral gardens and Average Temperature Yea r- round: 24°C – 32°C anywhere else. Food and drinks are very inexpensive. abundant marine life close to shore. Attire: Light casual clothes all year round At least 16 dive centres are located along the beaches Money: Philippine Pesos. Check with the local At daytime, clubs are either closed or moonlight as banks for current exchange rates. All major credit quaint cafes and restaurants, catering to the tired and of Sabang, Small La Laguna, Big La Laguna, Coco Beach cards accepted lazy folk looking to relax or catch their breath after a and Encenada Beach. Local operators boast of at least Water: Bottled water available in resorts, weary dive into the beautiful waters of Puerto Galera. 25 dive sites within 20 minutes of any dive centre. restaurants and convenience stores For the non-diver, there is a multitude of adventure Philippines Department of Tourism Communications: International and direct dial Shops, Markets and Crafts 10 -11 Suffolk Street London, SW1Y 4HG and leisure programs that one can enjoy. Countryside phone and fax. Internet cafes are widely available Tel: 020 7321 0668 Fax: 020 7925 2920 Shops are mainly concentrated near town centres and trekking tours, golf, beach-combing and island- What to Bring: Sun block, tanning lotions, E-mail: info@ itsmorefuninthephilippines.co.uk tourist attractions. Indigenous native handicrafts and hopping activities, snorkeling, sunset cruises and insect repellant, personal medication, swimwear www. itsmorefuninthephilippines.co.uk delicacies are the best buys for souvenirs. Prices are other leisure programs can easily be organized with and accessories, etc. unbelievably low. the help of your resort hotel. Attractions within the Region: 6. Pandan Island is surrounded with great diving Useful Websites for the Region: opportunities, fantastic jump-off point for Apo reef. 9 Oriental Mindoro 7 8 Diving Sites Oriental Mindoro PUERTO GALERA 6 Long Puerto Galera www. puertogalera.net Coco 1 Talipanan Reef 21 Monkey Beach 7. Mt. Iglit- Baco National Park is the sanctuary for 3 hours Beach Beach www. puertogaleradive.com Oriental Mindoro is endowed with some of the to Manila 10 Lalaguna 2 Manila Channel 22 Monkey Wreck 12 19 20 the tamaraw, a rare and endangered species of dwarf www. puertogalera.biz 2 3 1314 3Batangas Channel 23 Ernie’s Cave Philippines’ best naturescapes. While the province's 16 17 22 25 27 32 www. orientalmindoro.com MARICABAN Haligi 11 San Antonio 15 18 21 23 26 4 The Hill 24 Wreck Point buffalo found only in Mindoro Island. This 75,000 Sabang 24 33 34 www. mangyan.org foremost asset is, without doubt Puerto Galera, there P ASSAGE Beach 31 5 Coral Gardens Sinandigan 29 25 Dungon Wall hectare game refuge provides a nice eco-tourism, 30 Occidental Mindoro are many more places that can fill your days and nights Mt. Calavite Minola 4 6 North Point 26 West Escarceo Bay 1 28 trekking, or mountaineering alternative to 35 7 Marcus Cave 27 Hole in the Wall Mamburao www.elgu2. ncc. gov. ph/ mamburao 36 while in adventure mode in this magnificent region: Muelle Bay 37 8Sweetlip Corner 38 39 28 Pink Wall beach/dive resorts. Abra de Ilog www.elgu2. ncc. gov. ph/ abradeilog/ Tamaraw Puerto Galera To White 9 Secret Reef Abra de Ilog Sto. Niño 40 29 The Atol Beach Palangan 10 Mamoods Reef Apo Reef www. whc. unesco.org/en/ tenta 1. Tamaraw Falls is a 423-foot waterfalls situated Falls 30 Shark Cave Paluan S 11 Oddie’s Dingding tivelists/5033/ alongside the road. It is a great attraction to Balatero 31 Joshua’s Wall Marinduque CALAPAN Poblacion 12 Deep La Laguna Reefs Tukuran River San Teodoro 32 Fish Bowl passers-by and is only two hours away from A 13 Dry Dock Other useful Websites for nearby Regions: 33 Canyons East of Mindoro is the island province of Marinduque, V ARADERO 14 La Laguna Point Puerto Galera. Mt. Halcon BAY 34 Horse Head Reef Marinduque www.elgu2. ncc. gov. ph/ marinduque Baco 15 Anton’s Wreck where one of the most colourful Philippine festivals Naujan (St. Christopher) 35 The Steps Romblon www.elgu2. ncc. gov. ph/ romblonprov 2. The Excavation Museum, located within Puerto 16 Small to Big La Laguna 36 Kilma Driift is celebrated in time with the Lenten season. It is www. romblon.net ORIENTAL O RIENTAL Tabinay Galera, houses several collections of Chinese and MINDORO 17 Sabang Wrecks 37 Turtle Rock the Moriones Festival, a re-enactment of the legend MINDORO Naujan Lake 18 Sabang Poin t / Sabang Bay 38 The Boulders Useful Contacts: Siamese pottery from the 15th century. It also of Longinus, a Roman centurion whose blindness Mamburao National Park Dulangan 19 Sabang Reef 39 Sinandigan Wall Department of Tourism Offices: contains Ming Dynasty burial jars as well as a fine 20 Deep Monkey Beach 40 Japanese Wreck was cured by the blood of the crucified Christ. This Victoria London + 44 (0) 20 7321 0668 collection of shells. Pola Villaflor miracle converted Longinus to Christianity and earned info@ itsmorefuninthephilippines.co.uk the ire of his fellow centurions. The re-enactment www. itsmorefuninthephilippines.co.uk 3. Mt. Halcon is the country's third highest peak Santa Cruz reaches its climax when Longinus is caught and Manila + 63 (0) 2 459 5200 / 524 1969 Socorro Occidental Mindoro lcjurilla@tourism. gov. ph at 8,488 feet above sea level. It is a favourite beheaded. (Week-long from Palm Sunday to Easter). destination for nature tripping and mountain Pinamalayan Dubbed as "Marine Wonderland," Occidental varieties of sharks, turtles, stingrays and manta Airline: climbing. The jump-off to Mt. Halcon is Baco, The festival is characterized by colourful Roman Zest Airways Inc. +63 (0) 2 888 2002 Mindoro deserves the nickname primarily rays. Apo Reef also includes the fascinating bird- www. zestair.com. ph two hours away from Puerto Galera. Gloria because Apo Reef National Marine Park, as well populated islands of Binangaan and Caios del Bajo. costumes, painted masks ( i.e. Morion), helmets and Ferries: OCCIDENTAL as many other unexplored natural attractions brightly-coloured tunics. It is sometimes referred to 4. The Mangyan Settlements, where one can have Pandan Island 2. San Jose is the commercial heart of MBRS Shipping Lines +63 (0) 2 243-5888 MINDORO and outlying islets along its extensive coastline.
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