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Puerto Galera Travel Guide
Boasting of sprawling shores of pearl-white sands and aquamarine waters, Puerto Galera is Oriental Mindoro's crowning glory. A water-lover's amusement park, this coastal town features pocket beaches and diving spots that make aquariums green with envy. The marine life in Puerto Galera's waters is so diverse that UNESCO has declared it a Man and Biosphere Reserve in as early as 1973. The town proper offers good accommodations and food choices, and the pier makes it easily accessible to visitors from Batangas.
Puerto Galera's sheltered bay make for a good wharf for ships of various sizes. This is probably the reason why the town's name translates to "Port of Galleons," as the Spaniards used the coast to dock their vessels and head inland.
The spectacular beaches are in themselves a destination but Mindoro's lush forest also provides a highlight to anyone's trip. Towering at 30 meters and just a tricycle-ride away from the town proper, Tamaraw Falls is a well-loved destination, especially during weekends as visitors can have a nice picnic on by its side and go for a dip in its clear pool afterwards. Budding adventurers can head out for a side trip in Python Cave, which is said to be home to two-meter boa.
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Puerto Galera, Philippines by chinxlexy
Puerto Galera, Philippines by chinxlexy
Puerto Galera, Philippines by chinxlexy
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