Went to Puerto Galera twice already and had the chance to visit all the beaches last time I was there. Puerto Galera in Mindoro is perfect for foreigners staying in Manila who does not have much resources and time to go to Boracay but still wants a place to go snorkeling, diving, bar hopping, and yes just plain swimming. A good 3-4 hour travel via bus and boat from Manila (a number of hotels already offer 2 to 3 days packages for Puerto Galera), Puerto Galera is perfect for a quick weekend trip away from busy Manila. Most of the places to stay also have their own websites. There are a number ...
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