Oriental Mindoro
A diving paradise in eastern Mindoro Island, where Puerto Galera's bays and coral reefs serve as a weekend island escape for Manila residents.
Oriental Mindoro is located on the eastern half of Mindoro Island, Philippines, bordering the highly biodiverse Verde Island Passage to the north. The most popular destination is Puerto Galera on the north coast, where White Beach is ideal for swimming and nightlife, Sabang Beach is packed with dive shops, and Canyons and Coral Garden are famous diving and snorkeling sites. Inland, there is Tamaraw Falls, and visitors can also learn about the indigenous Iraya Mangyan culture. Nov–May offers the best weather. Most travelers go from Manila to Batangas Port by land, and then take a ferry to Puerto Galera or the provincial capital, Calapan.