| Oriental Mindoro is making big waves as one of the | | | | diving sites in Asia. Two of the top attractions in town |
| primary ecotourism destinations in the Philippines. | | | | are Sabang Beach and White Beach. There are |
| Covering an area of 4,238.4 square kilometers, the | | | | dozens of resorts and accommodations that will fit |
| province is surrounded by lush green forests and | | | | your interest and budget in Puerto Galera. |
| crystal clear waters harboring various animal and plant | | | | Mt. Halcon |
| species. A study revealed that Oriental Mindoro, which | | | | Oriental Mindoro is also an ideal place for the |
| is located in Southern Tagalog Region, is among the | | | | adventurous. The municipality of Baco is home to Mt. |
| places blessed with a rich biodiversity across the | | | | Halcon, the third highest peak in the country. Towering |
| Philippines and Southeast Asia. | | | | over 8,000 feet above sea level, the mountain |
| Its unspoiled beaches make Oriental Mindoro a favorite | | | | provides a sanctuary for a wide variety of flora and |
| among water sports enthusiasts. They said that the | | | | fauna. Despite its enticing beauty, Mt. Halcon is |
| province, which is situated around 140 kilometers south | | | | considered the most difficult to climb among Philippine |
| of Manila, has some of the country's best diving spots. | | | | mountains due to frequent rains and occasional floods. |
| Easy access to public transport also allows Oriental | | | | Aras Cave |
| Mindoro to become a magnet for local and foreign | | | | Another popular attraction in Oriental Mindoro is Aras |
| tourists seeking to have a break from the city life. | | | | Cave. This natural wonder in the municipality of San |
| Currently, there are a combined 35 daily trips from | | | | Teodoro has unique stalactite formations. What keeps |
| Batangas City International Port to Calapan. | | | | tourists from flocking to this cave is the presence of a |
| Tourists will never run out of activities to do in the | | | | falls inside. Aras Cave has placed San Teodoro on the |
| province. A wide selection of attractions from pristine | | | | local tourism map. |
| beaches to colorful festivals awaits visitors in Oriental | | | | Sanduguan Festival |
| Mindoro. The following are some of the reasons why | | | | One of the highly anticipated events in the province is |
| this island paradise is one of the leading travel | | | | the Sanduguan Festival. This annual merrymaking |
| destinations in the Philippines. | | | | marks the first barter trade between early tribesmen |
| Puerto Galera | | | | and Chinese traders in 900 AD. Sanduguan Festival, |
| Aside from Boracay and Palawan, Puerto Galera is | | | | which is held in the provincial capital, Calapan, on the |
| home to some of the country's finest beaches. This | | | | third week of April, features various activities such as |
| coastal town, which is only roughly three hours from | | | | street dancing, agriculture fairs, and dance competitions. |
| Manila, boasts of some of the most diverse coral reef | | | | |