A little time by the water
Beaches and bays
Start with White Beach, then look towards Bulabod, Aplayang Munti, and Small Tabinay for other ways to spend a coastal afternoon.
Find your stretch of coast
Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
Follow the coast.
Find Puerto Galera.
Dive into vibrant reefs, explore forest trails, and discover the culture of northern Mindoro.
A place to find your own paceMountains. Reefs. Living heritage.
Where the mountains
meet the passage.
On the northern coast of Oriental Mindoro, the forest gives way to sheltered bays and the waters of the Verde Island Passage. Spend a morning on a reef, an afternoon inland, and time getting to know the people who call this coast home.
Get to know Puerto Galera
Worth making
time for.
Follow your interests, from the water’s edge to the forest. There’s more than one way to spend a day here.
Leave room for the inland route
Waterfalls and trails
Follow the water inland to Tamaraw, Talipanan, and Aninuan Falls, or explore the forested paths of Medio Island Trail. Ask locally about access and guides before setting out.
Explore the inland paths
A different world, just below
Diving and marine life
Coral reefs, small marine subjects, underwater formations, and wreck sites reward a closer look. Begin with Coral Garden, Giant Clam Garden, and Alma Jane Wreck.
Discover the marine world
A place shaped by its people
Culture and heritage
Visit Muelle Cultural and Heritage Park and local art spaces. Learn about Iraya Mangyan heritage and craft through community-led encounters; ask before photographing people or their work.
Meet the cultural landscapeMake a day of being together
Leisure and shared experiences
Look to Puerto Galera Yacht Club for sailing, and Ponderosa for scenic leisure. Leave an afternoon for outdoor recreation with friends or family.
Explore ways to spend the dayBeneath the waters of Puerto GaleraThere’s another
Puerto Galera
beneath the surface.
Take a closer look. Reefs hold small details for macro enthusiasts, while underwater formations and wrecks offer a different perspective on the coast. Plan your dives with a local operator around your experience and the conditions.
Coral GardenReef landscapes
Giant Clam GardenMarine life
Alma Jane WreckWreck exploration
From the city
to the coast.
A little preparation makes room for the good part. Here’s how the journey comes together.
Metro Manila → Puerto GaleraArrival guide
01
Travel to Batangas Port
Route illustration · not to scale
- 01By road
Travel to Batangas Port
From Metro Manila, bus connections are described from Buendia and Cubao. Check your departure terminal and allow room for traffic and boarding arrangements.
Start with your onward ferry connection.
- 02Across the water
Continue to Balatero Port
Take the ferry connection from Batangas to Balatero, Puerto Galera. Confirm current schedules, ticket arrangements, and operating conditions directly with your ferry operator.
Crossings depend on weather and operations.
- 03Before arrival
Prepare your PG Pass
Register your travel details through the official PG Pass service. Successful registration and verification provide a tourist QR code for arrival processing. Keep it accessible for your arrival.
You can prepare this before leaving home.
Register for PG Pass - 04The last stretch
Take a local transfer
From Balatero, tricycles and electric tuk-tuks provide onward transport. Share your accommodation address and confirm the fare and luggage arrangements before departing.
Then settle into your own corner of the coast.
Plan with room to adjust. Confirm ferry schedules and local arrangements before travelling. Visit the official travel guide.
Find your base.
Choose an area around the days you want to have. Start with these coastal settings.
White Beach
Begin here if a beach setting is central to your plans. Ask about the distance from your stay to the shore, food options, and evening activity.
Sabang
A starting point for a diving-focused visit. Coordinate your accommodation and daily meeting point with your chosen dive operator.
Other coastal neighborhoods
Consider areas such as Aninuan, Palangan, and Tabinay. Check local transport, meal options, and access to the experiences on your list.
Need help choosing an area or finding accommodation information?
Ask the Tourism OfficeEngage.
Plant.
Give.
A visit can connect you to more than a place. The Engage. Plant. Give. initiative links mangrove propagule or seedling purchases with education support for indigenous Mangyan college students.
Learn about the initiative, its current contribution amount, and how to take part through the campaign page.
Explore Engage. Plant. Give.
What’s happening.
Follow official updatesDated announcement
LIKHALON art class
Tamaraw Falls ArtsScape
A free art class for aspiring indigenous Mangyan artists. See the official notice for participation details and contact the organizers to confirm arrangements.
Dated announcement
Puerto Galera Underwater Shootout
Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
An underwater photography gathering celebrating Puerto Galera’s marine world. Check the official notice for event details.
A little space in the calendar.
No upcoming events are currently verified in this guide. Follow the Tourism Office for new announcements.
See official updatesPast events
Notices checked 20 September 2026. Confirm participation details with the organizers.
Make room for
Puerto Galera.
Explore your options, prepare your arrival, and connect with the Tourism Office for local guidance.
A little local guidance.
Puerto Galera Tourism Office
Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, 5203