Puerto Galera, Philippines
Puerto Galera is a town of 3,274 people in Mimaropa, Philippines, founded in December 8, 1972.
Why visit Puerto Galera
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 112 places to eat, 83 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include White Beach.
Weather in Puerto Galera
Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Full forecast
About Puerto Galera
Puerto Galera, officially the Municipality of Puerto Galera (Filipino: Bayan ng 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.
From the Wikipedia article Puerto Galera (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Puerto Galera on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do11
Museums and landmarks6
Cave Peace / Python Cave
Monument and historic site · 2.5 km
Согласно местному фольклору, считается священным. 根據當地民間傳說，它被視為神聖的。 Considered as sacred, according to local folklore.
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
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White Beach
Beach · 5.2 km
Popular beach for local travellers (Source: en:Wikipedia)
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes112
Kusirena Cafe and Homestay
Cafe · Thai, Regional · 1.9 km
10:00-19:00
Arcobaleno italiano
Restaurant · Italian Pizza, Italian, Filipino · 3.9 km
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Gilberts food hauz
Restaurant · Fish, Sandwich, Breakfast, Ice Cream, Filipino, Coffee Shop, Asian · 5.3 km
24/7
Romulus place
Restaurant · Sandwich, Pasta, Italian, Breakfast, Filipino, Chicken, Local · 5.2 km
Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
Schantie
Restaurant · International, Thai, Filipino · 3.2 km
Tu-Su 08:00-00:00; Mo 17:00-00:00
Fred's Hangout Bar & Restaurant
Bar and pub · Filipino, Burger, International · 0.7 km
Calapan North Road
Mangroves Bar & Restaurant
Restaurant · 2.4 km
Edgewater Rd, Puerto Galera
Mayer's coffee house
Cafe · German, Breakfast, Pancake, Coffee Shop · 0.6 km
Calapan North Road
Not Just Coffee
Cafe · Burger, Coffee Shop, Chicken, Pizza, Chinese, Italian, Seafood, Sandwich, American, Steak House · 1.8 km
100 more on the map.
History
Chinese traders possibly knew the place before the arrival of the Spaniards but there is no evidence of Chinese settlement. The place was likely also known by other Southeast Asian merchants, who would have found it convenient to load and unload goods. The bay was a convenient place to shelter ships against bad weather, and a warehouse was built at Muelle to store supplies and trade black rice.
In April 1570, the Spaniards arrived in Bombon (now known as Batangas), and later sailed through the Verde Island Passage, and landed in a place they named Puerto Galera (the port of Galleons). Miguel López de Legazpi became the first Spanish governor-general of the island. A garrison for soldiers was built in Muelle, and watchtowers were erected in Dampalitan Point to monitor activity in the bay. The Spanish gave chase to the Moro pirates, who were disrupting their trade with the Chinese and natives. The latter proved to be not only skilled warriors but also good negotiators, even in the face of defeat.
From the History section of Puerto Galera on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay83
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries35
Healthcare5
Puerto Galera Urgent Care Clinic and Diagnostic Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 km
Map of Puerto Galera
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Getting there and nearby towns
Mamburao Airport (MBO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 50 km away.
- Calapan 27 km east, about 27 min by car
- Mabini 28 km north, about 28 min by car
- Bauan 33 km north, about 33 min by car
- San Pascual 35 km north, about 35 min by car
- Ibaan 40 km northeast, about 40 min by car
- Taal 42 km north, about 42 min by car
- Cuenca 46 km north, about 46 min by car
- Victoria 51 km southeast, about 51 min by car
- Calaca 50 km north, about 50 min by car
- Lipa City 54 km northeast, about 54 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Puerto Galera Beach (Philippines), Paolobon140, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Puerto Galera - panoramio, Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puerto Galera - il Porto - panoramio (6), Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puerto Galera - il Porto - panoramio (5), Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puerto Galera - il Porto - panoramio (9), Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mullue Port of Puerto Galera, Mindoro Oriental, Philippines - panoramio, André Héroux, CC BY 3.0
- Puerto Galera - il porto - panoramio, Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puerto Galera - il Porto - panoramio (3), Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puerto Galera - il Porto - panoramio (10), Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puerto Galera - il Porto - panoramio (2), Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puerto Galera - il Porto - panoramio (4), Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puerto Galera - il Porto - panoramio (7), Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puerto Galera - il Porto - panoramio (8), Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puerto Galera - il Porto - panoramio (1), Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puerto Galera - Cannoni al Porto - panoramio, Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puerto Galera - il Porto - panoramio (17), Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puerto Galera - il Porto - panoramio (14), Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puerto Galera - il Porto - panoramio (15), Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puerto Galera - il Porto - panoramio (12), Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puerto Galera - il Porto - panoramio (13), Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puerto Galera - il Porto - panoramio (18), Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puerto Galera - il Porto - panoramio (11), Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puerto Galera - il Porto - panoramio (16), Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puerto Galera - Zona del Porto - panoramio, Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puerto Galera - Immaculate Conception Parish Church - panoramio, Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puerto Galera - Immaculate Conception - panoramio (3), Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puerto Galera - Western Nautical Hwy - panoramio (1), Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puerto Galera - Zona del Porto - panoramio (1), Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tamaraw Water Falls in Puerto Galera, MarvinBikolano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Puerto Galera Welcome, MarvinBikolano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Puerto Galera2, MarvinBikolano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boat in Puerto Galera, MarvinBikolano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boat in Puerto Galera Beach, MarvinBikolano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Puerto Galera Tamaraw Falls, MarvinBikolano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Falls in Puerto Galera, MarvinBikolano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Falls in Puerto Galera2, MarvinBikolano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PH - Puerto Galera - White Beach - sunset 1, Eugene Alvin Villar ( seav ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tamaraw Falls Gate, MarvinBikolano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Coco Beach Resort in Puerto Gallera, MarvinBikolano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tamaraw Water Falls, MarvinBikolano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Puerto Galera - Tamaraw Falls - panoramio, Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
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