Puerto Galera was discovered by the Spaniards in the early 16th century as a safe haven for their trade ships during storms and typhoons. A visit to the local Museum with it's impressive collection of artifacts located near the church in Puerto Galera will verify the rich culture and history of this island. 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). It has total area of 254.47 sqm., divided into twelve coastal barangays and one mountain barangay. Administratively, it belongs to the province of Oriental Mindoro.
 

Getting There

By Land and Boat Schedule via Public Transport:  TRITRAN BUS TRANSIT  Terminal : EDSA, Quezon City, Philippines FROM TO FREQ TIME Manila Batangas Pier Daily Please check    SIKAT BUS TRANSIT  Terminal : Centerpoint hotel, Manila Diamond Hotel, Citystate Tower Hotel FROM TO FREQ TIME Manila Batangas Pier Daily Please check    SIKAT FERRY BOAT  Terminal : Batangas pier FROM TO FREQ TIME Batangas Pier Puerto Galera Daily Please check    M/B BRIAN BOAT  Terminal : Batangas pier FROM TO FREQ TIME Batangas Pier Puerto Galera Daily Please check