beach
White Beach
Main tourist beach with resorts and restaurants
Best timeNovember - May
Duration3-4 days
Budget / day₱2,000 - ₱5,000
From Manila3-4 hours by
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The lay of the land
Puerto Galera is a popular beach destination just a few hours from Manila, known for world-class diving, beautiful beaches, and vibrant nightlife. Its protected harbor and diverse marine life make it a favorite for both divers and weekend beach-goers.
Puerto Galera, officially the Municipality of Puerto Galera, is a municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 42,301 people.
Travel guide
Puerto Galera is a town of 42,000 people (2020) on the northeastern coast of Mindoro Island, Philippines. Puerto Galera is a fairly small town and not remarkably interesting, but almost all visitors pass through it because it has the ferry terminal, and some come into it for other facilities such as ATMs or supermarkets. However, the main tourist destinations are two beach areas nearby:Sabang, a barangay of Puerto Galera, east of the town White Beach, in Barangay San Isidro, west
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Highlights
01
World-class diving sites
02
Just 3-4 hours from Manila
03
Beautiful White Beach and Sabang
04
UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve
What to see
Top attractions
beach
Sabang Beach
Diving hub with nightlife and dive shops
nature
Tamaraw Falls
423-foot waterfall along the main highway
cultural
Mangyan Village
Visit indigenous Mangyan communities
nature
Coral Garden
Snorkeling spot with diverse marine life
beach
Haligi Beach
Secluded beach accessible by boat
nature
Aninuan Falls
Less crowded waterfall near White Beach
landmark
Muelle Bay
Town proper with local market and pier
How to spend the days
Things to do
Activity
Scuba Diving
Explore 30+ dive sites including wrecks
Guide price₱1,500-3,000/dive
Activity
PADI Certification
Get certified at one of many dive schools
Guide price₱15,000-20,000
Activity
Island Hopping
Visit multiple beaches and snorkeling spots
Guide price₱1,500-2,500
Activity
Snorkeling
Coral Garden and Giant Clams area
Guide price₱500-1,000
Activity
Kayaking
Paddle around the bay and coves
Guide price₱200-400/hour
Activity
Banana Boat/Jet Ski
Water sports at White Beach
Guide price₱300-1,500
Activity
Tamaraw Falls Visit
Quick stop at the famous waterfall
Guide price₱50 entrance
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Logistics
Getting there
Nearest airportManila - then bus/ferry combo
From Manila3-4 hours by bus to Batangas + 1 hour ferry
Travel options
- Bus to Batangas Pier + fastcraft to Puerto Galera
- Si-Kat ferry direct from Batangas (1 hour)
- Private car to Batangas + ferry
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Eat
Local food
Fresh Seafood
Grilled fish, shrimp, and squid at beachfront restaurants
Sinigang na Lapu-Lapu
Sour soup with fresh grouper
Mangyan Coffee
Local coffee from indigenous communities
Fruit Shakes
Fresh mango and buko shakes everywhere
Sleep
Where to stay
White Beach
Main tourist area, family-friendly
Nightly range₱1,500-8,000/night
Sabang
Diving hub, nightlife, more lively
Nightly range₱1,000-5,000/night
Talipanan
Quiet beach, good for relaxation
Nightly range₱1,200-4,000/night
Aninuan
Near the falls, peaceful setting
Nightly range₱1,000-3,500/night
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