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DIVING:
Puerto Gakera can truly be categorized as one of the most biologically diversified dive destinations in the world!There are 37 dive sites to choose from located within ten minutes from the beach area. Puerto Galera, a tiny town this side of Oriental Mindoro can boast of a wide variety of marine life. Here you can find vast fields of corals and rare species of fishes. Coral formations ranging from soft to hard corals are indeed wonders of nature!

UNESCO declared Puerto Galera as “Man and Biosphere Reserve” because of its outstanding natural beauty and charm thus, making it as one of the few marine sanctuaries in the world.

Varied dive courses are being offered by local dive shops from beginners to professional level. Opportunity for macro photography is great. Stingrays, clown fish, turtles, sharks are some of our picturesque underwater creatures The possibilities are endless: from wall, wreck, drift and shallow dives. Dive sites and centers are mostly located in Barangay Sabang.

BEST BUYS:
Our Mangyan Irayas are experienced weavers of baskets,jars,trays,and mug holders.It is quite interesting to know they use “nito” (indigenous material)in weaving their items. Aside from farming, this is their another source of livelihood. Get immerse with their culture and tradition and watch their unique creativity transforming.

If you happen to visit our town, make sure you have friendship bands which you can bring as giveaways to friends. T-shirts, shorts, sandos, bags, caps and even beach towels with colorful and attractive Puerto Galera prints are available at beach areas at relatively low prices.. Mortars, lampshades, key chains and other small items made of translucent Puerto Galera marble are also becoming fastsellers.

Other souvenir stores located along Muelle area and downtown Poblacion sell the same excellent wares and more.

NIGHTLIFE:
Discos, pubs and bars in tropical atmosphere are ready to give you an exciting and safe relaxation. Aside from dive sites, a vibrant nightlife is one of the principal attractions in Sabang area.

BEACHES AND ADVENTURES:
The municipality of Puerto Galera has thirteen barangays. 1 island barangay, 1 mountain barangay and 11 costal barangays. Enjoy its scenic beauty with breathtaking views, blue seas and pristine beaches.

Watersports activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, jet skiing, banana boat, kayaking, flying fish rides, golf, paintball, windsurfing, sailing, and sailing yachts and more. Equipments for leisure activities are available in selected establishments at minimal cost.

Spend your lazy afternoons swimming and gazing at the white sands with clear deep blue sea. Hire a boat and do beach hopping and visit Long Beach and go fish feeding!Colorful fishes will surely enthralled you!

Mt.Malasimbo, Baclayan, Mt.Alinyaban and Mt.Talipanan are good for mountain climbing, biking, camping, hiking and trekking. Rare orchids, birds, butterflies, insects and ferns will lure you in coming here.

   

 

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