Historical
The Cross at Muelle
This marble cross is one of the historical landmarks of Puerto Galera. It was erected. to commemorate the sinking of the battleship, Canonero Mariveles, at the Manila channel on November 18, 1879. It is located in Puerto Galera town proper, a 5-minute walking distance from the poblacion center.
Cultural
Mangyan Settlement
Ethnic groups known as the Buhids are found in the mountains of Batongan and Sienge. The settlements are located in Barangay Dulangan, Baco. To get there from the town proper, take a jeepney bound for Dulangan. Travel time is two hours.
Baclaran Mangyan Settlement
This is an area reserved for the Mangyans under the auspicies of Father Erwin Thiel, SVD Missionary. It is located in Puerto Galera, a short 30-minute walk from the town proper.
Excavation Museum
"This museum houses several collections of Chinese and Siamese pottery, from the 15th to the 19th centuries. It also contains Ming Dynasty burial jars as well as a fine collection of shells. This is a facility of the National Museum. The museum is located in Puerto Galera town proper, a 5-minute walking distance from the pier
of Puerto Galera.
Natural
Tamaraw Falls
The 423-foot waterfalls, situated alongside the road, is actually a series of asymmetrical falls, leading to the grand one, dropping to a frothy waterbed below. The cascading waterfalls is a great attraction to passers-by. Tamaraw Falls is located in Barangay Villaflor, Puerto Galera. It can be reached in two hours by taking a jeepney bound for Barangay Villaflor from Puerto Galera, or Calapan.
La Laguna Beach
This an ideal place for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. There are a number of resorts that offer accommodation and other travel and aqua sports facilities to both domestic and international tourists. It is located in La Laguna, Puerto Galera, and can be reached in 30 minutes from the town proper of Puerto Galera by taking a jeepney bound for La Laguna.
Sabang Beach
This area is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. A cluster of nightspots abound in this area, which make it popular for evening socials. Cottages with entertainment facilities stand close to each other. Low-budget accommodations are available. It is located east of Puerto Galera, and can be reached in 15 minutes from the Puerto Galera pier by taking a jeepney or an outrigger banca.
Small La Laguna
Contrary to its name, Small La Laguna is bigger than La Laguna, and has more facilities. It has coral reefs, and its water is ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving. There are diving equipment for rent at nearby dive shops. It is located beside Sabang Beach, and can be reached in 20 minutes from the pier by taking a jeepney bound for Sabang.
Talipanan Beach
This area is not as busy as the other beaches in Puerto Galera. Thus, it is an ideal site for private swimming. It is located in Puerto Galera, and can be reached in 40 minutes by taking a jeepney or an outrigger boat from the town pier.
White Sand Beach
The white sandy strips of this beach offer excellent opportunities for swimming. Resorts in this area provide entertainment facilities for tourists' greater amusement and leisure. It is located in Barangay San Isidro, Puerto Galera, and is accessible in 30 minutes from the town proper by a jeepney or a boat.
Punta Guarda Beach
This beach is far from the busy areas of Puerto Galera; thus, it is ideal for those who seek privacy and retreat. It is located in Puerto Galera, Occidental Mindoro, and can be reached by taking a 10 minutes' jeepney ride from the town proper, to about one kilometer on the beach mark. The distance left will have to be covered on foot.
