23 places to discover
Aninuan Beach is a sandy beach in Barangay Aninuan, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, on the northwestern coast of Mindoro Island facing the Verde Island Passage. Located west of the town center and adjacent to White Beach, it is known for its quieter atmosphere, light-colored sand, and beachfront resorts. The beach offers swimming and snorkeling conditions and serves as a base for island-hopping and diving activities around Puerto Galera Bay.
Aninuan Falls is a small forest waterfall located in Barangay Aninuan, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. Set inland from Aninuan Beach and surrounded by tropical vegetation, it is known as a quiet, accessible nature spot near White Beach. The falls feature a short cascade into a shallow natural pool, visited for short treks, swimming and photography away from the main beach areas.
Arangin Waterfalls is a natural waterfall located in Barangay Arangin, municipality of Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. Situated inland east of Naujan town proper in a forested and rural setting, it is recognized as a local nature attraction. The waterfall cascades over rocky formations into a natural basin surrounded by vegetation. It is noted for its tranquil environment and is visited for sightseeing, nature appreciation and swimming.
Aslom Island is a small coastal island off the coast of Barangay Milagrosa in Bulalacao, the southernmost municipality of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. Part of the group of islets surrounding Bulalacao Bay, it is known for its white sand shoreline, clear waters and surrounding coral areas. The island is undeveloped and accessed by boat, visited as part of island-hopping tours from Bulalacao Port, offering a quiet natural setting for swimming and sightseeing.
Bancuro Church Ruins, also known as Simbahang Bato, is a historic stone church ruin located in Barangay Bancuro, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. Built by Augustinian Recollect missionaries in the late 17th to early 18th century, the structure was abandoned after Moro raids and natural deterioration. Today only coral stone walls and foundations remain amid vegetation near the coast, representing one of the oldest Spanish-era religious structures in Oriental Mindoro and a notable heritage landmark.
Buyayao Island is a small coastal island off Barangay San Roque in Bulalacao, the southernmost municipality of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. Located in the waters off the southern tip of Mindoro Island, it is known for its white sand beach, clear turquoise waters and fringing coral areas. The undeveloped island is visited as part of island-hopping tours from Bulalacao Port and offers a quiet, natural beach setting.
Harka Piloto Fish Sanctuary is a marine protected area located off the coast of Barangay Lazareto in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. Established as a fish sanctuary and fishery reserve, it protects coral reefs and diverse marine life in the Verde Island Passage. The sanctuary is notable for its clear waters, reef conservation efforts, and role in supporting local fisheries. It is accessed by boat and is popular for snorkeling and diving activities.
La Laguna Beach is a sheltered cove beach in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, located between Sabang Beach and White Beach. It is divided into Small La Laguna and Big La Laguna and is known for its calm, clear waters, sandy shoreline, and concentration of dive resorts. Part of the Puerto Galera UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve, it is a popular base for snorkeling, scuba diving, and island-hopping in the Verde Island Passage.
Lamesang Bato is a coastal natural attraction located in Barangay Salong, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. The site is known for its broad, flat rock platform extending along the shoreline, from which its name derives. It faces the Verde Island Passage and offers open sea views. The area is visited for coastal sightseeing, photography and low-tide exploration of the rock surface and tidal pools in a quiet, rural barangay setting.
The Mangyan Heritage Center is a cultural museum and research center in Barangay Lalud, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. Established to preserve and promote the heritage of the eight Mangyan groups of Mindoro, it houses ethnographic collections, ambahan poetry manuscripts, photographs, and a specialized library. It serves as an educational resource and visitor center for understanding Mangyan history, languages, and traditions.
Montelago Hot Springs is a natural geothermal attraction located in Barangay Montelago, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, near the northeastern shore of Naujan Lake. The site features warm, mineral-rich pools developed for public bathing and relaxation. Known for its therapeutic waters and rural lakeside setting, it is managed as a local resort with concrete pools, cottages and basic amenities, attracting day visitors from Calapan and surrounding towns seeking warm-water soaking and picnicking.
Mount Halcon is the highest peak on Mindoro Island, rising to 2,586 meters in Baco, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. Located within the Mount Halcon range near Barangay Lantuyan, it is renowned as one of the country's most difficult climbs due to steep slopes, dense forests and river crossings. The mountain is noted for its rich biodiversity, endemic flora and fauna, and cultural importance to indigenous Mangyan groups.
Muelle Bay is a central coastal bay in Poblacion, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, adjacent to Muelle Pier, the town's main ferry port. It serves as the gateway for visitors arriving from Batangas and features a curved shoreline with boats, waterfront establishments, dive shops and restaurants. While not primarily a swimming beach due to boat traffic, it is notable for its accessibility, views of the Verde Island Passage, and proximity to the town center and other beaches.
Naujan Lake National Park is a protected wetland centered on Naujan Lake, the largest lake in Mindoro and the fifth largest in the Philippines. Located in northeastern Oriental Mindoro spanning Naujan, Pola, Victoria and Socorro, it covers 21,655 hectares. Declared a national park in 1956 and a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance in 1999, it is noted for freshwater biodiversity, migratory birds and Philippine crocodile habitat.
The Oriental Mindoro Heritage Museum is a provincial museum located on Governor Ignacio Street in Barangay Ibaba East, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. Established by the provincial government, it preserves and presents the history, archaeology and cultural heritage of Oriental Mindoro, with emphasis on Mangyan indigenous culture. The museum houses archaeological artifacts, traditional tools, textiles and historical displays that document the province's development and cultural identity for visitors and researchers.
Sabang Beach is a resort beach in Barangay Sabang, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, on the northeastern coast of Mindoro Island facing the Verde Island Passage. Known as the central hub for scuba diving in Puerto Galera, it features a narrow sandy shoreline lined with dive resorts, restaurants and bars. The beach offers access to nearby coral reefs and marine biodiversity and serves as a departure point for island-hopping and dive boat trips.
Santo Niño Cathedral, also known as Calapan Cathedral, is the central Roman Catholic cathedral in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. Located on J.P. Rizal Street in the city center, it serves as the seat of the Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan. Originally established as a parish in the 17th century, the present structure reflects modern reconstruction after wartime damage. It is notable for its religious importance, central location, and role as a landmark for visitors exploring Calapan.
Suguicay Island is a small uninhabited coastal island off Barangay San Juan in Bulalacao, the southernmost municipality of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. Part of the Bulalacao island group facing the Mindoro Strait, it is noted for its white sandy beach, clear turquoise waters and fringing coral areas. The island is visited as part of island-hopping tours from Bulalacao town proper and remains largely undeveloped, offering a natural beach setting.
Talipanan Beach is a sandy coastal beach in Barangay Aninuan, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, located west of the busier White Beach. Known for its quieter atmosphere, light-colored sand, calm waters and views of the Verde Island Passage, it is lined with small resorts and restaurants. The beach offers a more relaxed alternative for swimming, sunbathing and sunset viewing while remaining accessible from Puerto Galera town and the Balatero port area.
Tamaraw Falls is a roadside cascade waterfall located in Barangay Villaflor, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, along the main Puerto Galera-Calapan Road. Standing about 20 meters high with multiple cascades flowing into a shallow natural pool, it is one of the most accessible waterfalls in the area. Named after the tamaraw, Mindoro's endemic dwarf buffalo, the falls is surrounded by lush forest and is a popular stopover for travelers between Puerto Galera and Calapan.
Tambaron Island is a small coastal island off the coast of Bulalacao at the southern tip of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. Part of Bulalacao municipality, it is known for its white sandy beach, clear turquoise waters and fringing coral reefs. The island is uninhabited and accessed by boat, offering a quiet tropical setting for swimming and snorkeling. It is a common stop on Bulalacao island-hopping tours alongside nearby islets.
Target Island, also known as Alibatan Island, is a small uninhabited coastal island off the municipality of Bulalacao at the southern tip of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. It is notable for its white sand beach, clear waters, and coral areas, and for its history as a former aerial bombing target which gave it its name. The island is visited as part of Bulalacao island-hopping tours.
White Beach is a popular white-sand beach in Barangay San Isidro, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, facing the Verde Island Passage. Known for its long stretch of fine white sand, clear shallow waters and vibrant beachfront lined with resorts, restaurants and bars, it is one of Puerto Galera's main tourist hubs. The beach offers swimming, water sports and island-hopping access and is noted for its sunset views and lively atmosphere.