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Mindoro

Island in the Philippines

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Overview

Mindoro is an unspoiled island that's within easy reach from Manila. The town of Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro province is a popular tourist destination with many beach and entertainment facilities.

Getting there and around

Getting there

By air
San Jose Airport (SJI) in Occidental Mindoro is the main gateway for travelers flying to the island.
By auto transport and ferry
Travelers can reach Mindoro via a combination of bus and ferry from Manila. Buses to Batangas Port depart from PITX and Buendia terminals, with a travel time of approximately 3 hours.
From Boracay
Travelers can reach Mindoro from Boracay via a vehicle ferry service. The journey takes approximately 5 hours, with fares starting at ₱1600.
From Coron
Travelers can reach Mindoro from Coron via ferry services connecting to San Jose in Occidental Mindoro. These connections operate on an irregular basis, typically around twice a week.
Transportation on Mindoro
Practical information
Currency: Carry Philippine pesos for transportation and services, as card payments may not always be available. Connectivity: Mobile signal is stable in most areas but may be weak in remote locations.

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Getting around

There is a coastal highway that rings the island and connects all the main towns.

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Airports and nearby hotels

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Cities

Lubang

Off to the northwest of Mindoro, and included in Mindoro Occidental province. These are relatively isolated — one Japanese soldier held out in the jungle of Lubang from the end of the Pacific War in 1945 until 1974 — but have some fine beaches and dive sites and are now seeing some tourism and development.

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Towns

UnderstandMindoro has two administrative halves. The north-east part is called Oriental Mindoro; the south-west part is called Occidental Mindoro.

TalkMindoro is a Tagalog-speaking area, with the varieties spoken here generally the same as in the provinces of Batangas, Quezon, and Marinduque, but the most commonly encountered variety spoken throughout the island is…

Get inMindoro is an island in the Philippine archipelago known for its beaches, nature reserves, and diving opportunities.

Get aroundThere is a coastal highway that rings the island and connects all the main towns.

See

DoMindoro is one of the best diving destinations in the Philippines. Sabang (a district of Puerto Galera) is home to numerous dive centers offering dives around coral reefs and shipwrecks.

EatFresh seafood is a highlight across Mindoro. Grilled fish, squid, and shrimp are common in both beachside eateries and local markets. In coastal towns like San Jose and Sablayan, seafood is often caught the same day.

DrinkTap water is not always safe to drink. Stick to bottled or filtered water, which is widely available. In remote areas, consider carrying water purification tablets or a reusable filter bottle.

Stay safeMindoro is prone to typhoons, especially from September to November. Check weather forecasts and avoid sea travel during storms. Some areas are also prone to landslides and strong currents.

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