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Puerto Galera

Oriental Mindoro

Information about Puerto Galera

Puerto Galera is one of the Philippines’ best-known beach and diving destinations, famous for White Beach, Sabang, and its rich coral reefs. Its waters form part of the Verde Island Passage, one of the world’s most important centers of marine biodiversity, and the area is recognized as a UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Reserve. Beaches, waterfalls, forests, and mountain trails give Puerto Galera a wide range of outdoor activities.

Type
Municipality
Province
Oriental Mindoro
Region
MIMAROPA Region
Island
Luzon
Area Size
247.85
Latitude
13.5
Longitude
120.9542

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Festivals

Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival
Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro

Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival

March 2 - 3

The Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival, also known as the Mangyan Cultural Festival, is an internatio
De Galera Festival
Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro

De Galera Festival

May 9 - 11

The De Galera Festival is an annual cultural and historical celebration held from May 9 to May 11 in
Kaaldawan Iraya
Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro

Kaaldawan Iraya

October 11

Kaaldawan Iraya is a significant cultural festival in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, celebrating t

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