Hike· Mindoro (Villaflor, Puerto Galera)· Philippines
Tamaraw Falls
13° 27.0′ N · 120° 59.5′ E
Described as the largest waterfall in Oriental Mindoro, Tamaraw Falls drops right beside the Puerto Galera-Calapan highway into man-made swimming pools.
Practical
Position: OSM. About 13-15 km / 40 minutes from town by jeepney toward Calapan (ask to be dropped off); visible free from the road. Swimming area fee PHP 30 per person in a recent guide (PHP 20 picnic fee in 2012) - verify locally. Weekends crowded, weekdays quieter.
Best for
Half-day land trip and a freshwater swim
Nearby
- Tukuran Falls1.4 NM away
- Varadero Bay Anchorage (SW Monsoon)3.4 NM away
- HL Supermarket and 7-Eleven (Puerto Galera Town)3.5 NM away
- Puerto Galera Fuel and Water3.5 NM away
- Puerto Galera Hospital and Urgent Care3.5 NM away
- Poblacion and Muelle Bars and Restaurants3.6 NM away
- Puerto Galera Town Market and Provisions3.6 NM away
- Puerto Galera Banks and ATMs3.8 NM away