Introducing Mindoro
A rugged island cut in two by an almost impassable mountain range, Mindoro is part tropical paradise, part provincial backwater. The physical barrier of the High Rolling Mountains has led to the formation of two provinces on the island: Mindoro Oriental (east), and Mindoro Occidental (west).
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Most of Mindoro's tourist industry is found on the north coast of Mindoro Oriental, in the resort towns around Puerto Galera. Here you'll find white-sand beaches, secluded coves and tropical hideaways in a stunning harbour. There is accommodation to suit everyone, from beach shacks to world-class resorts, and some of the Philippines' best diving around Sabang.
If you should tire of resort living, you only have to venture southeast of Puerto, or virtually anywhere in Mindoro Occidental, where it's possible to go for days - weeks - without seeing another foreigner. It's hard going, but if you can deal with the bad roads, the indifferent food, the dust and the grime, you will be rewarded with some unforgettable island hopping, hiking and mountain climbing - not to mention diving in pristine Apo Reef.
Despite its proximity to the main island of Luzon, Mindoro is one of the least developed places in the Philippines, which is evident from the state of its roads. Apart from the Calapan-Roxas highway, all roads are dirt and many are impassable in the wet season.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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1 Sabang
Diving by day, partying by night at Sabang, the grandaddy of dive resorts
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2 Coco Beach Resort
Treating yourself to a massage while the kids have a scuba lesson at Coco Beach Resort
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3 North Pandan Island
Getting back to nature on pristine North Pandan Island, gateway to the marine reserve of Apo Reef
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4 Mt Halcon
Negotiating the hair-raising Knife Edge ridge walk when you climb Mt Halcon
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5 Mt Iglit-Baco National Park
Volunteering for a head count of the critically endangered tamaraw (native buffalo) at Mt Iglit-Baco National Park
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One Last Look at the Philippines
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 5 October 2010
When we came to the Philippines, we only intended to stay for two to three months. Over five months later, we’re still here. Clearly, we like it. Amazing underwater treasures, beautiful jungles, deserted white-sand beaches, stunning landscapes, and some of the friendliest people in the world make it a hard country to leave. To recall [...]
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Bye, Bye G7
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 19 June 2010
We would like to dedicate this posting to our wonderful little G7 which was tragically lost to the waves off the coast of Verde Island. Our little G7 traveled with us from the heights of the Himalayas to the depths of the oceans in the Philippines. From the dense jungles of Sri Lanka to the arid [...]
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Puerta Galera Underwater
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 17 June 2010
Sabang’s incompetent dive shops have caused us quite a bit of pain, but the underwater experience completely makes up for it. With over 40 spectacular dive sites close to shore and plenty of snorkeling off of Monkey Beach and Big La Laguna Beach, we have managed to look beyond the sloppy service and, instead, look [...]
