Sights in Puerto Galera
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Tamaraw Falls
At Tamaraw Falls cool mountain waters plummet 30m into a natural pool beside the road, run under a stone bridge into two constructed swimming pools, then flow out again into a jungle gorge.
The Tamaraw Falls are popular on the weekend, especially on Sunday when admission is free, but during the week you can just about have them to yourself. Bring a packed lunch and enjoy the views; thatched shelters, perched on the edge of the pools, are available for picnicking. There are toilets, and a kiosk at the entrance selling snacks, soft drinks and beer.
The falls are 14km from Puerto Galera on the rough, mountainous road to Calapan - only the first 7km of which is paved. To get t…
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Tamaraw Falls
Tamaraw Falls drop from a forested ravine into pools off the main Puerto Galera–Calapan road, about 14km out of town. They’re busy at weekends, but otherwise you would be just about the only person there – take a picnic and chill out. Jeepneys headed for Calapan will drop you there (P25, 30 minutes).
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Excavation Museum
The tiny, sweltering one-room Excavation Museum displays some burial jars and ancient Chinese pottery mostly recovered from shipwrecks – it’s in the grounds of the church.
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Python Cave
About 3km out of town on the road to Tamaraw Falls, an unsignposted track winds 2km up to Python Cave. This large cavern is said to be home to a 2m-long python. Jeepney drivers are not likely to know the turn-off, so keep an eye peeled; the ride should cost around P15. A tricycle from town will cost around P400 return, or you could add a couple of hundred and do it on the way to the falls.
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