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Oriental Mindoro


Facts

Region: 4
Capital: Calapan City
Land Area: 4,364.7 sq. km.
Number of Towns: 15

1. Calapan
2. Bulalacao
3. Bongabong
4. Baco
5. Bansud

6. Gloria
7. Mansalay
8. Naujan
9. Roxas
10. San Teodoro

10 Socorro
11. Puerto Galera
12. Pinamalayan
14. Victoria
15. Pola


Churches and Religious Shrines

Simbahang Bato, Naujan - An old church with a chapel constructed on its original site.


Historical Sites

Kuta, Bongabong - Built by the Jesuits during the early part of the Spanish Era. Kuta is the oldest Spanish fortress in the country. It includes Old Spanish cannons and a Spanish boat.

Baluarte in Lumang-Bayan, Naujan - A watch tower erected on top of a hill overlooking the Bay, used by the Christian settlers to warn the people of Muslim raiders.

The Cross at Muelle, Puerto Galera - One of the historical landmarks of Puerto Galera. It was built to commemorate the sinking of the battleship Canonero Mariveles at the Manila Channel on November 18, 1879.


Major Attractions

Puerto Galera - A major tourist destination with its beautiful harbor, numerous fine beaches, and sheltered coves against a green mountain. The more famous beaches are Haligi, white, Tamaraw, Talipanan, Small and Big Lalaguna, Garcia, and Sabang. All are ideal for water skiing, windsurfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, boating and swimming.

Tamaraw Falls - The largest waterfall in the province, is 131 meters above sea level with a natural swimming pool at its base.

Naujan Lake - The largest lake in the province that stretches at 79 sq km and home to the Mindoro crocodile and the delicious banak and simbad.

Lagarian-Estrella Beach - Two kilometers from the town proper and lined with palm trees.

Hidden Paradise , Baco - A natural spring with swimming pool and picnic cottages.

Alibatan Island - Located at northeast of Bacunagan Points. It is a five-hectare island noted for its’ white sand. A half-hectare lake is found in the island. The place serves as the breeding place for seagulls and turtles.

Buyayao Island - Located off the coast of Mansalay. This island is rocky except for the area facing Buyayao Peninsula. Big snakes called "sobre kama" are found in the mountains. The waters around are suited for deep-sea fishing.

Mt. Halcon , Baco - Towering 8,488 feet above sea level, it is the country's third highest peak.


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