Puerto GaleraSights

Waterfall sights in Puerto Galera

  1. 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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