Travel Guide: Beautiful Beaches of Bulalacao Oriental Mindoro
Oriental Mindoro is one of the Philippines’ unexplored tourist paradises, if I may say so. It’s a land generously blessed with beaches, azure waters, happy people, and year-round festive towns. With that said, I have always had the beaches of Bulalacao in my bucket list, but never got the chance to cross it out, until recently—thanks to Department of Tourism MIMAROPA Director Minerva Morada, I, along with other writers, were invited to none other than the beautiful province of Oriental Mindoro!
PUERTO GALERA
The province’s foremost asset is Puerto Galera, blessed with one of the world’s most beautiful natural harbors. Known as the Pearl of Mindoro, it is world-famous for splendid beaches, coral reefs, and exquisite dive sites for new and experienced divers alike. There are shallow coral gardens, interesting rock formations, and colorful species to watch, like crabs, shrimps, sea anemones, moray, and trumpet fishes.
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ALIBATAN ISLAND
Alibatan Island in Baco, noted for its white sand, serves as a breeding place for seagulls and turtles. Corals and oysters can be found all around the area.
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- MT. Halcon the country’s third highest peak and a favorite destination for nature tripping and mountain climbing.
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Puerto Galera, 423-foot Tamaraw Falls is a series of asymmetrical falls, leading to a grand fall, dropping to the frothy waterbed below.
Sabang Beach a portion of which is tourist-flocked for water sports and a cluster of nightspots popular for evening socials. Beside Sabang Beach is Small La Laguna, with amazingly beautiful coral reefs, and water ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving.
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San Teodoro – Adyawan Festival
| This festival is celebrated coinciding with the feast of Immaculate Conception. The activity displays the many uses of coconut – from its leaves, trunks, down to its root. Adyawan is one variety of this “tree of life “ that is common among the Iraya-Mangyans of San Teodoro. This festival further highlights the culture and tradition of this indigenous group, making them realize that they are part of the community manifested in the town’s festive way of holding the celebration. |
Bansud – Basudani Festival
| A streetdance similar to Sinulog which depicts “thanksgiving” for the bountiful harvest. It is participated in by the different sectors of the community from school children to senior citizens. The event is annually held every January 19, the traditional town fiesta in honor of its Patron Sto. Niño. |
Banana Festival – Baco, Oriental Mindoro
Banana Festival, held every March 18 to 19 in Baco, Oriental Mindoro, is a celebration of the abundance of bananas. It showcases the different varieties of banana like the Senorita, the Latundan, the Lacatan and the Saba. It also features a banana cookfest and a “saba”-inspired street dancing competition and beauty pageant. Festivities coincide with the town fiesta held in honor of the patron, St. Joseph.
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Tamarind Restaurant
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Address: Puerto Galera | Puerto Galera, Sabang, Mindoro 5203, Philippines
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Location: Asia > Philippines > Mindoro > Oriental Mindoro Province > Sabang
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Phone Number: +63 43 287 3085
Rumulus Place Restaurant
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Address: White Beach, Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Philippines
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Location: Asia > Philippines > Mindoro > Oriental Mindoro Province > Puerto Galera
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Phone Number: +63 908 458 5633
El Galleon Restaurant
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Address: Sabang Beach, Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Philippines
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Location: Asia > Philippines > Mindoro > Oriental Mindoro Province > Puerto Galera
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Phone Number: +63 917 814 5107
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COME AND VISIT THE BEAUTIFUL ORIENTAL MINDORO!!!!!!
Oriental Mindoro the shittest place for vacation!! 