Puerto Galera, Philippines is a seaside community spread out over thirteen villages along the northeastern tip of Mindoro Island, 130 km south of Manila . Geographically well located, the municipality consists of the Puerto Galera Cove, one of the world's most beautiful natural harbors, as well as numerous beaches along the coastline. The enclosed cove provided shelter from storms to Spanish galleons en route to Acapulco via Manila. Evidence of trade between China and pre-Spanish settlers have been found. The enclosed cove still provides refuge from storms for vessels linking the islands south of manila.

Today, Puerto Galera's main attractions are the numerous coves and beaches along the coastline as well as trails into interior rain forests of the island. The waters around Puerto Galera are rich in corals and marine life which offers excellent diving conditions. The north coast of Medio Island is known to world scientists because of its treasure of botanical and zoological specimens with thousands of terrestrial and marine plants. Splendid nature, widely protected, especially in the Cove, with a mountainous background leading into a rain forest, where there are still tribal Mangyan people living, make Puerto Galera one of the most beautiful spots in the Philippines.