Mindoro Tourist Map

Map of the Island of Mindoro - Tourist Spots - Puerto Galera Map - Calapan City Map
by: Emmanuel "Noe" Lineses, Publisher/Editor, Puerto Galera Fortnightly Journal

1. Puerto Galera is only 4 hours away from Manila; 2 to 3 hours by bus and 1 hour by ferry from the port of Batangas. Calapan City, the capital town of Oriental Mindoro, can be reached in more or less the same travel time, also by bus and ferry.

2. Mindoro is known for its white sand beaches, alluring coves, fantastic islands and islets which continue to invite visitors to come and swim, snorkel, beach hop, go picnicking, jet ski, and do other fun-filled activities. If you do not wish to bask in the sun, you can find a secluded cove or even a small island for quiet relaxation.

3. Mindoro is littered with charming waterfalls, crisscrossing lakes and rivers, caves and hot springs which continue to draw visits to the hinterlands for adventure sports like canyoning, kayaking and spelunking.

4. The mountains of Mindoro, teeming with lush forests, flora and fauna and scenic views, are favorite spots for nature tripping, adventure trekking and mountain climbing. Towering more than 8400 feet above sea level, Mindoro’s Mt. Halcon is the country's third highest peak and regarded as the meanest and toughest mountain in the Philippines.

5. The Mangyans, the aborigines of Mindoro, add color to the island’s rich cultural heritage. Visiting the Hanunuo Mangyans offer a glimpse of the indigenous people’s lifestyle with their ancient writing system originating some 2500 years ago etched on bamboo tubes or slats.

6. Be amazed with the remnants of Mindoro’s colorful pre-colonial and colonial past which can be seen on several church ruins, old houses and museums housing Chinese porcelains dating back as far as the 8th century AD.

7. Be mesmerized by Mindoro’s undersea world, known scientifically as one of the best in the world. Diving enthusiasts from all corners of the world flock to Puerto Galera and adjacent Verde Island to get enthralled by the abundance and magnificence of its marine life.

8. The people of Mindoro are friendly, hospitable and God-fearing which made the province the peaceful with lowest crime rate in the entire Philippines. Guests are treated exceptionally well.

9. Puerto Galera as well as other tourist towns in Mindoro has all kinds of tourist establishments catering to both the upscale tourist and the budget-conscious visitor. Mindoro offers great Filipino foods as well as International cuisine.

10. Mindoro is also a gateway to other tourist destinations like Boracay via the nautical highway.