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M I N D O R O

Land of the Golden Mine

Mindoro is the next big island to the south of Manila. It is divided into the provinces of Mindoro Occidental, which is the western part, and Mindoro Oriental, the eastern part. Only the coastal strip is heavily populated. In the jungles and mountains inland there are various groups of the Mangyan tribes. 

Fishing and the cultivation of rice and coconuts are the main economic activities, with some cattle-raising around San Jose. While the name Mindoro is a contraction of the Spanish Mina de Oro ('gold mine'), no major gold discovery has been made. The difficult terrain has also limited Mindoro's potential for copper and iron-ore mining, the main mining activity being the quarrying of marble. There has, however, been some promising oil prospecting in the south-west. The tourist route is from Puerto Galera to Roxas and Mansalay, via Calapan. Around Puerto Galera there are popular beaches and coral reefs. Roxas is the starting point for boat trips to Tablas and Boracay Islands. 

It is a fair bet that it will not be long before the northern stretch of coastline from Mamburao to Sablayan in Mindoro Occidental becomes an important centre of tourism. Unfortunately, there is still no regular shipping  route from Sablayan or San Jose to Coron on Busuanga in the north of Palawan. Such a route would really add to the attractions of island hopping in the region. 
 

- Places of Interest -

FallsTAMARAW FALLS - the largest waterfall in the province. It is 131.67meters above sea level with a natural swimming pool at its base. Located at Puerto Galera. Baclayan Mangyan Settlement. A project of SVD missionaries in Puerto Galera where Mangyans have constructed rice terraces covering an area of 10,000 square meters. 

MARBLE CROSS AT MUELLE- A famous landmark in memory ofthe crew of the Spanish warship "Canonero Mariveles" which sank during a storm on November 18, 1879 while guarding the waters of Puerto Galera. 

MARBLE QUARRY AT MOUNT TALIPANAN - Seventeen different varieties of marble are extracted from the mountainside. The Marblecraft Guest House with its polished marble floors and walls is a must-see attraction for visitors. 

NAUJAN LAKE - The largest fresh water lake in Oriental Mindoro. It is the natural habitat of such fresh water species as Banak, Simbad and the Sabolo or Banglis which are milkfish spowners that enter the lake to feed before going out into the open sea to spawn. 

PUNGAW HOT SPRINGS - Volcanic in origin it is found at some foothills in Naujan among large boulders of igneous rock. Its surroundings offer swimming pools for the therapeutic. 

DOME HILL - About eight kilometers from the town proper of Naujan, it offers a breathtaking panoramic view of Naujan lake, the vast agricultural plains and the network of Butas and lumangbayan rivers. 

THE CHURCH WITHIN A CHURCH - Situated in one of " aided villages in the Philippines (Barangay Bancuro, Naujan), is this monument to the country's Spanish heritage in art and architectural design. This ancient church has withstood the ravages of time despite natural manmade calamities. Although its original roof is gone, a small chapel was built within its walls-a building within a building.  

- Puerto Galera -

The fine beaches and excellent diving at Puerto Galera have been attracting travellers for some time. For about 60 years, it has been regarded by zoologists, botanists and students of the University of the Philippines as an ideal place to study the ecostructure of animals, plants and micro-organisms in almost undisturbed natural conditions. In 1934, the UP Marine Biological Station was set up. Forty (40) years later, the United Nations Man & Biosphere Program Internation declared Puerto Galeraa nature centre. It was at this time that the media also discovered the attractions of Puerto Galera as a tourist resort, and the place took off. 
 
PUERTO GALERA MUSEUM - Housed on the ground floor of a Roman Catholic convent, it exhibits valuable artifacts dating from Spanish and pre-Spanish times such as large jars, porcelain dishes and the legendary black rice, excavated in Puerto Galera.  
  
PUERTO GALERA BAY & BEACHES - Water skiing, boating, scuba diving, snorkeling and swimming or seeking perfect tan are some of the activities that Puerto Galera's bay and its many white-sand beaches offer to the Vacationing tourist.

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