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	Tourist information and services on Puerto Galera Philippines
		Puerto Galera is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.
		It is the northwesternmost municipality in Oriental Mindoro.
		Puerto Galera is only three and a half hours away from Manila first by bus to the port at Batangas City and then by boat.
	www.touristcenter.com.ph /philippines/information/puerto_galera.html (967 words)

	Beach Resorts Puerto Galera and Boracay, Philippines - White Beach Puerto Galera & Boracay Island
		Puerto Galera was discovered by the Spaniards in the early 16th century as a safe haven for their trade ships during storms and typhoons.
		Puerto Galera is Y-shaped peninsula located on the northern shores of Mindoro Island, some 130 km south of Manila and 14 nautical miles from Batangas City.
		It is bounded on the north by Verde Island Passage, on the south by the Municipality of San Teodoro (Oriental Mindoro), and on the west by the Municipality of Abra de Ilog (Occidental Mindoro).
	www.puerto-galera-resorts.com (458 words)

	Welcome to La Solana Suites & Resort, White Beach, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
		Puerto Galera is a soothing vision of shimmering seas surrounded by lush mountains.
		Mindoro was a defensive bastion, with fortresses in the nearby towns of Calapan and Mamburao.
		Puerto Galera, the northernmost strip so named because it served as a port for Spanish galleys, became the capital.
	lasolanasuites.com /pg.htm (965 words)

	Mindoro travel guide - Wikitravel
		Mindoro Island is an unspoiled island that's within easy reach from Manila, Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro is the famous tourist destination with many beach and entertainment facilities.
		occidental mindoro marine wonderland of luzon Description Dubbed as "Marine Wonderland," the fantastic land that is Occidental Mindoro is endowed with marine beauty from its virgin forests, beautiful white sand beaches, islands and islets rich in marine life, coral gardens, mysterious caves, and cascading waterfalls.
		On the north, it is bounded by Verde Island Passage, on the west and the south by Mindoro Strait, and on the east by Oriental Mindoro.
	wikitravel.org /en/Mindoro (1018 words)

	Puerto Galera Travel Guide, Puerto Galera Mindoro Hotels, Puerto Galera Hotels
		uerto Galera is situated on the northern peninsula of Mindoro island, approximately 160km from Manila, Puerto Galera (Port of Galleon) was an excellent port for Spanish Galleons seeking refuge from heavy storms and typhoons.
		Popularly known as the tourist haven by the sea, Puerto Galera's coast is 42 km.
		Puerto Galera has a tropical climate with the relatively high humidity (the average annual humidity is 84.6%).
	www.lakbaypilipinas.com /travel_puerto_galera.html (483 words)

	Virtual Philippines - Leisure Guide, Fun Stuff - Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
		This is the resort town of Puerto Galera, well known among expats in Manila as a weekend playground.
		Puerto Galera is just 102 Kms south of Manila, across the water from the bustling port of Batangas.
		Indeed the coral formations of Puerto Galera, the reefs and shipwrecks are acknowledged as providing one of the best locations for divers in the world.
	www.virtual-asia.com /ph/leisure/funstuff/puerto.htm (480 words)

	Puerto Galera and Oriental Mindoro
		Puerto Galera is not exactly a household word.
		Additionally, you can travel west from the city of Puerto Galera, of course by sea but also by land, as you'll notice there is a coastal road.
		There is a road from the city of Puerto Galera to Sabang, but it is only paved in spots.
	www.glennevanish.com /Puerto.php3 (2201 words)

	::Puerto Galera-Sabang Beach Resort Puerto Galera Mindoro Philippines::
		Puerto Galera was the place of refuge for the Spanish Galleons in times of storm or for a recreational stop-over for the crews after months at sea when this was a gateway for the galleons on the way to and from Spain, Mexico, China, India, Sumatra and Java.
		Mindoro, the island on which Puerto Galera is located at the North East Coast, was named from a contraction of "mina del oro" or "mines of gold" after the Spanish founded the local community with the consecration of the Church in 1572.
		Atlantis Puerto Galera is anything you want it to be when its comes to scuba diving: Your base from which to explore thirty or more dives sites within ten minutes travel time, the place to start your adventures.
	www.puertogalera.biz /directory.html (693 words)

	Puerto Galera Resorts : PUERTO GALERA, MINDORO, PHILIPPINES
		Puerto is a Resort Town located in the north-eastern shoreline of Oriental Mindoro.
		Puerto Galera itself is about seventy (70) statute miles away from Metro Manila, and can either be reached by seacraft straight from Manila, or by land transportation from Manila to Batangas City (100 kms), and by ferryboat onwards to Puerto Galera.
		Puerto Galera was the place of refuge for the Spanish Galleonsin times of storm or for a recreational stop-over for the crews after months at sea when this was a gateway for the galleons on the way to
	www.puerto-galera-resorts.s5.com (329 words)

	Welcome to Orientalmindoro.com
		The island of Mindoro, four hours south of Manila, is a welcome and pleasant contrast to the congestion and chaos of the Philippine capital.
		The most popular and accessible destination on the island of Mindoro, the Philippines' fifth largest, is the city of Puerto Galera and its surrounding beaches.
		Puerto Galera's coast boasts some of the finest diving in the Philippines (and, some argue, the world), with pristine coral reefs ringing the coastline.
	www.orientalmindoro.com (332 words)

	Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
		Geographically well located, the municipality consists of the Puerto Galera Cove, one of the world's most beautiful natural harbors, as well as numerous beaches along the coastline.
		Today, Puerto Galera's main attractions are the numerous coves and beaches along the coastline as well as trails into interior rain forests of the island.
		A 2 to 3-hour bus or car trip from Manila south to Batangas and a 1 to 2 hour ferry ride is is the normal route to reach Puerto Galera.
	www.kalawplace.com.ph /puerto_galera/puerto_galera.html (1331 words)

	Puerto Galera Hotels - Hotels in Puerto Galera. Philippines-Hotels.us
		Puerto Galera was such important port that some historians even believe the name "Mindoro" was derived from Minolo, one of Puerto Galera's old settlements.
		By the 17th century, under its Spanish colonizers, the island of Mindoro was organized into a coregimiento, with Puerto Galera as the capital.
		Puerto Galera has a tropical climate with the relatively high humidity (the average annual humidity is 84.6%).
	www.philippines-hotels.us /puertogalera-hotels (944 words)

	WOW Philippines :: Explore Philippines :: Famous For
		The foremost asset of Oriental Mindoro, Puerto Galera is blessed with one of the world’s most beautiful natural harbors.
		It can be reached in 15 minutes from the Puerto Galera pier by taking a jeepney or an outrigger banca.
		Held every March 18 to 19 in Baco, Mindoro Oriental, the festival is a celebration of the abundance of bananas.
	www.tourism.gov.ph /explore_phil/place_details.asp?content=famousefor&province=21 (506 words)

	Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro Dive Sites , Diving in Puerto Galera - Philippines Dive Destinations
		A little further from Anilao using Batangas Pier as jump-off point, Puerto Galera is a natural harbor with fine beaches, green scenery and sheltered coves.
		Puerto Galera has grown to become a diving haven due to its marine diversity, complemented by other activities.
		For those who are arriving Manila in the afternoon but would want to proceed directly to Puerto Galera, it is highly recommended to hire a private car and rent the dive shop's dive boat for the night.
	www.lakbaypilipinas.com /dive_sites/dive_puerto_galera.html (284 words)

	TravelSmart.NET - Puerto Galera Mindoro - Land of the Golden Mine
		It is divided into the provinces of Mindoro Occidental, which is the western part, and Mindoro Oriental, the eastern part.
		A project of SVD missionaries in Puerto Galera where Mangyans have constructed rice terraces covering an area of 10,000 square meters.
		It was at this time that the media also discovered the attractions of Puerto Galera as a tourist resort, and the place took off.
	www.travelsmart.net /ph/resorts/Mindoro (736 words)

	Dive Puerto Galera, Dive VIP in the Philippines
		Rich in history, the beautiful little harbor town of Puerto Galera (pop: 22,000) is renowned among adventure travelers and scuba divers as a spectacular, world-class scuba diving destination and one of the world's last great travel bargains.
		Much more than just another "eat-sleep-dive" package tour destination, Puerto Galera offers adventuresome travelers a truly unique travel experience unspoiled by the predictable flotsam of overdevelopment, chain hotels and mass tourism.
		It's only 130 kilometers south of Manila — three hours by Dive VIP's air-conditioned limo and fast boat transfer — but Puerto Galera is a world apart, a true escape to another place and another time.
	www.divevip.com /puerto_galera.html (141 words)

	Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines - Kalaw Place
		No formal architectural designs were laid out, and all existing rooms and houses were oriented based on the lay of the land, the sea, and the path of the sun.
		Kalaw Place is located on a hilltop overlooking the enclosed cove of Puerto Galera and offers the finest living and privacy while in Puerto Galera.
		Eight rooms and two cottages are spread out amidst three hectares of private landscaped ground in a tropical hardwood jungle.
	www.kalawplace.com.ph /puerto_galera/kalaw_place.html (411 words)

	Puerto Galera Travel Information -Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines (Site not responding. Last check: )
		But during the 17th century, Mindoro was separated from the Batangas having Puerto Galera as its capital.
		Access to Oriental Mindoro from Manila is by a two and a half hour land trip to Batangas City, and then by a two-hour ferry boat ride either to Calapan or Puerto Galera.
		It was erected to commemorate the sinking of the battleship Canonero Mariveles at the Manila Channel on November 18, 1879.
	puertogalera.hotels-resorts-reservation.com /info/about.htm (798 words)

	Apartelle de Francesca, White Beach Puerto Galera Philippines
		Apartelle de Francesca is a resort hotel located in the heart of White Beach Puerto Galera in the Island of Mindoro Oriental.
		APARTELLE de FRANCESCA, tucked away in the seaside town of White Beach Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, a 650% square meters landscaped, tropical resort with half mile long beach fronting the Batangas Strait.
		Laze in a hammock under the palm trees, dive or snorkel for a look-see at beautiful marine life, explore the resort by pathways or jet skies or simply enjoy beautiful resort tropical setting.
	www.francescaresort.com /home.html (175 words)

	Puerto Galera Manila Subic Webcam Philippines
		Puerto Galera, on the island of Mindoro, Philippines; just three hours from Manila's international airport.
		Puerto Galera is one of the World's best scuba diving locations.
		Once you have visited Puerto Galera you will probably want to buy a power boat or find some island property for sale or maybe a condominium; hop on over to the classified ads in this website.
	www.pgyc.org /qbewebcam.html (344 words)

	A WEEKEND AT PUERTO GALERA (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Puerto Galera, Mindoro Oriental, April 18, 2003 (By Christine Dayrit, Star) -- We packed our bags one weekend and headed for Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro, a world-famous tourist haven by the sea with its enchanting coves and turquoise waters against the backdrop of picturesque mountains.
		The name Puerto Galera was taken from the galleons that used the bay as a refilling station and repair area.
		Puerto Galera with its zigzag roads is also called the "Little Baguio of Mindoro." Its panoramic landscapes and exotic scenery are a navigator's haven, a place where they seek refuge in its excellent harbor.
	www.newsflash.org /2003/04/tl/tl012017.htm (1008 words)

	PhilReefs on the Web - Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
		Puerto Galera is a small northern peninsula north of the island of Mindoro, with coordinates between 13o 23’ and 13o 32’ N latitude, 120o 50’ and 121o 50’ E longitude.
		Boats that abound in the waters of Puerto Galera are mainly used to ferry tourists rather than for fishing (Fortes 1997; 2001; Campos 2002).
		More importantly, there is need for a community-based coastal management plan that should be implemented to conserve the marine environment of Puerto Galera.
	www.philreefs.org /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=48 (708 words)

	ACCOMMODATION - Tanawin Bay Resort - Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines (Bridges Travel & Tours) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Illustrious guests met here before, and you can have a good exchange of views and a friendly talk at the big "circle-house", the main building at the highest point of the lodge.
		Or on the 6000 feet mountains from where the Manjyans walk for days through the wilderness to come and barter for goods, offer cut reedgrass for the lodge's roofs or to go to the motion-pictures.
		There are three prices categories in Puerto Galera.The lowest one for the mentioned group, the normal one for the Filipinos, and the price category for you my dear visitors to the paradies on earth.
	www.bridgestravel.com /tanawin/tour.htm (539 words)

	Oriental Mindoro Philippines Sabang Puerto Galera Gallera (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Visiting Oriental Mindoro does not entail memorizing bits of conventional lines in dialects spoken other than Tagalog, which serves as the predominant dialect.
		Strains of the Mangyan dialect spoken are Arayan, Alagnan, Buhid, Hunuo, and Tadyawan.
		Oriental Mindoro is composed of 15 municipalities, with
	www.learn-in-asia.com /oriental_mindoro_philippines.htm (1332 words)

	Hotel & Resorts in Puerto Galera, Philippines
		A seashore resort in which you are only meter away from some of the finest dive experiences you will ever encounter.
		The coral formations of Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, the reefs and shipwrecks are acknowledged as providing one of the best locations for divers in the world.
		The MABUHAY DIVE RESORT is placed in a tropical setting with coconut trees as well as banana- and mango trees on a floor space of 6000 sqm.......
	www.asiatravel.com /puerto.html (577 words)

	Bamboo Beach Resort: Puerto Galera Diving Philippines, Peaceful Place in Paradise.
		Mindoro, one of the larger islands of the Philippine archipelago, is also the first and oldest of the islands, pushed up by seabed plates some 50 million years ago.
		Puerto Galera, located in the northeast of Mindoro Oriental has fine beaches and excellent diving as well as a multitude of other attractions.
		There are about 50,000 Mangyans (the aborigines of Mindoro) on the island who originate from a protomalayan group that settled here 2500 - 3000 years ago, replacing the Negritos, which were there for more than 30,000 years.
	www.bamboobeachresort.com /mindoro.htm (362 words)

	Scandinavian Divers - Puerto Galera, Philippines
		Scandinavian Divers is located on the beautiful tropical island Mindoro, about 150 kilometers - or about 90 miles - south of Manila on the Philippines, far from the noise and smog of the big cities.
		Mindoro is one of the last tropical places left on earth that's not yet overrun by tourists.
		Therefore, our instructors, dive masters, and boat crews have from three to twelve years experience, and are recognized as some of the very best on Mindoro.
	www.bestasiaphilippines.com /mindoro/scandinavian/scandinavian.shtml (406 words)

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