San Rafael Cave, Oriental Mindoro: How to Get There

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Oriental Mindoro

MIMAROPA · Luzon

Capital: Capital: Calapan
Cities and municipalities: 1 city · 14 municipalities
Languages: Languages: Tagalog · Mangyan · Kinaray-a · English

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Tourist Spots

🕒 Best time:
Dry season
🧭 Getting there:
20–30 minute trek from Aninuan, west of White Beach.
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🕒 Best time:
Daytime
🧭 Getting there:
In Bancuro, Naujan, off the national highway south of Calapan.
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🕒 Best time:
Daytime
🧭 Getting there:
In Malubay, Gloria.
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🎟️ Entrance:
Free
🕒 Best time:
Late afternoon
🧭 Getting there:
In Puerto Galera poblacion, walking distance from Muelle Port.
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🕒 Best time:
Dry season, early morning for birds
🧭 Getting there:
From Naujan town; the park also touches Pola, Socorro and Victoria.
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🕒 Best time:
Morning or late afternoon
🧭 Getting there:
From Ranzo, Pinamalayan; 20-minute walk up.
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🕒 Best time:
Dry season
🧭 Getting there:
About 8 km south of Roxas town proper in San Rafael.
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🎟️ Entrance:
Free
🕒 Best time:
Morning for birdwatching
🧭 Getting there:
In Brgy. Silonay, east of Calapan City proper.
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🕒 Best time:
Dry season
🧭 Getting there:
About 30 minutes uphill from the Iraya Mangyan village in Talipanan.
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🕒 Best time:
Daytime
🧭 Getting there:
Near Talipanan Beach, west of White Beach; start of the Talipanan Falls trail.
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🕒 Best time:
Daytime
🧭 Getting there:
Jeep from Puerto Galera toward Calapan
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🕒 Best time:
Dry season
🧭 Getting there:
Off the Puerto Galera–Calapan road at Villaflor; the last part is by carabao cart or a short trek through rice fields.
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Beaches

🕒 Best time:
Mar–May, low tide
🧭 Getting there:
Boat from Brgy. Milagrosa, Bulalacao.
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🕒 Best time:
Mar–May
🧭 Getting there:
In Manaul, Mansalay, along the southern highway.
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🕒 Best time:
Mar–May
🧭 Getting there:
Boat from the Pocanil area of Brgy. San Roque, Bulalacao.
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Nov–May
🧭 Getting there:
Tricycle from Puerto Galera town, or a direct ferry from Batangas Port to Sabang.
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🕒 Best time:
Mar–May
🧭 Getting there:
15–20 minute boat ride from Bangkal Staging Point, Brgy. San Juan, Bulalacao.
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🕒 Best time:
Mar–May
🧭 Getting there:
Tricycle from Puerto Galera town or White Beach.
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🕒 Best time:
Mar–May
🧭 Getting there:
Ferry from Batangas Port to Puerto Galera, then jeep
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Camp Sites

🕒 Best time:
Dry season (Feb–May)
🧭 Getting there:
From Baco; a guided climb with permits is required. Coordinate with the Baco tourism office first.
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Pasalubong & Delicacies

Banana Chips
Crisp sweetened banana chips from Pinamalayan.
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Calamansi Products
Juice, concentrate and treats from Oriental Mindoro, the calamansi capital.
Mangyan Souvenirs
Mangyan-made souvenirs from a center devoted to Mangyan culture.
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Mangyan Woven Baskets
Baskets, bags and household items woven by the Iraya Mangyan from nito and rattan.
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Suman sa Lihiya
Sticky rice cake with coconut jam and toasted coconut flakes, Calapan's best-known pasalubong.