Puerto Galera Philippines

LOCATION - Puerto Galera Philippines is located on the north shore of Mindoro Island, 130 kilometers south of Manila Philippines and 14 nautical miles from Batangas City. It comprises 12 coastal districts (barangays) and one mountain district, scattered over an area of 23,247 hectares bordered in the north by Verde Island Passage, in the south by Mount Baco and Mount Malasimbo, in the northeast by San Teodoro Municipality and in the northwest by Occidental Mindoro.

TOPOGRAPHY - Puerto Galera Philippines terrain is rugged with dense jungle areas, an irregular coastline with white beaches, crystal, clear water and wide sand beaches, a natural harbor and safe anchorage.

CLIMATE - Puerto Galera Philippines has a tropical climate with relatively high humidity, mild temperature and gentle winds and 3 distinct seasons: Wet or rainy season from June to October, cool, dry season from November to February, and hot, dry season from March to May.

MAILING SERVICE - Some Puerto Galera beach resorts take care of their guests' mail for a small charge. There is a accredited Postal Station in Sabang operated by Sabang Business Center..

TELEPHONE - The Poblacion has Globelines and Catsi / PLDT, the rest is covered by cellular and satellite phones.

MONEY MATTERS - It is advisable to take a sufficient supply of pesos along since the exchange rates offered by restaurants and resorts in Puerto Galera are often below the foreign exchange rates in Manila Philippines. The Puerto Galera Rural Bank is located across from the church. Cash, checks, tickets and other valuables should be deposited with the Puerto Galera resort management against a receipt.

POLICE - There is a police station at the intersection above the docks in Poblacion and on the Municipal Compound

MEDICAL CARE - There are three medical clinics, including a dental clinic, in downtown Puerto Galera. However, serious ailments or injuries should be treated in Batangas City in Calapan or back in Manila. Puerto Galera has opened there Hospital December 1, 1998.

LECTRICITY - Puerto Galera Philippines has power failures (brown-outs) and they do occur frequently, many Puerto Galera beach resorts and Puerto Galera hotels are equipped with diesel powered generators. The voltage is 220 volts.