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PUERTO GALERA

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The No.

DIVE DESTINATION

IN THE PHILIPPINES

Declared by the Department of Tourism in the Philippine Tourism Awards Excellence for Dive Destination 2025-2027

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MARATHON REGISTRATION

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Experience Puerto Galera’s Heart and Soul

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There are places you visit that leave footprints in your memory.

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Puerto Galera is exactly that!

 

It is tucked along the northern shores of Oriental Mindoro, where mountains meet the sea, where stories are carried by the wind, and where every sunrise feels like a promise. 

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DISCOVER
PUERTO GALERA

Dive Sites

Puerto Galera is locally and internationally known for its diving sites. It is ideally situated within the Isla Verde Island Passage, the global center of marine biodiversity. Hence, the underwater world is rich, vibrant and unique.   Its waters are home to vibrant coral reefs, rare macro life, and dramatic underwater landscapes.

Culture and Arts

Cultural tourism in Puerto Galera allows visitors to experience the town beyond its beaches by discovering its rich heritage, traditions, and way of life, especially that of the Mangyan communities. It highlights local history, indigenous art, crafts, and community traditions that make Puerto Galera culturally unique.

Beach Directory

Puerto Galera contains  pockets of beaches owing to its ideal location in the northern part of the Mindoro island. What is remarkable about this feature is that no two beaches are of the same character and vibe. Every beach that you will visit will create a different experience.

Falls, Caves and Trails

Puerto Galera is home to a rich collection of natural and eco-tourism attractions, from pristine beaches and waterfalls to forests, marine sanctuaries, and scenic viewpoints. These destinations showcase the town’s unique biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes while promoting environmental protection and sustainable tourism.

Leisure and Entertainment

Puerto Galera’s leisure and entertainment attractions offer visitors a fun and relaxing mix of activities beyond sightseeing, from sports and adventure parks to golf, and family-friendly recreation. These attractions provide enjoyable experiences for individuals, families, and groups, making the destination suitable for both active and laid-back travelers.

Events and Celebrations

Puerto Galera offers a refreshing alternative to city-based events by combining business gatherings with scenic island and nature settings. It provides venues and facilities for meetings, conferences, training, and corporate retreats, while allowing participants to enjoy leisure, team-building, and relaxation activities. This makes Puerto Galera an ideal destination for productive yet inspiring business events.

Education Tourism

Education tourism in Puerto Galera focuses on learning experiences that combine travel with knowledge, research, and skills development. This makes Puerto Galera not only a place for leisure, but also a destination for meaningful learning and discovery.

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AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Best Dive Destination in the Philippines (Philippine Tourism Excellence Awards for Dive Destination Awarded by Department of Tourism)

Outstanding Practices in Upcycling and Crafts Production (EMB MIMAROPA)

Outstanding Water Quality Management Area WQMA Gold Awardee (DENR–Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)

Seals Beyond Compliant Award for 24th Gawad Kalasag (Given by DRRM and HUMANITARIAN)

Outstanding Practices of Composting Operations in the MIMAROPA region

2024 EMP MIMAROPA Environmental Summit ( Given by DOH MIMAROPA)

Puerto Galera Wastewater Management System (One of the Ten Outstanding Governance Programs in the Philippines)

Galing Pook 2024 ( Given by Galing Pook Foundation)

Pangkat Siklab Award (Given by DILG)

Seal of Child-friendly Local Governance

Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC)

Anti-drug Abuse Council (ADAC)

Local Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence against Women and Their Children (LCAT-VAWC)

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