Puerto Galera Travel Guide: Sun, Sand, Sea and So Much More!
Travel Requirements Checklist as of February 2022:
- Vaccination Card
- Hotel/Resort Booking Confirmation
- Puerto Galera Tourist QR Code to be generated from the Puerto Galera Tourist Registration App (PGTRA). The hotel will provide the Tourist QR Code upon submission of:
- Valid ID
- Vaccination Card
- Home Address
- Email Address
- S-Pass Registraion - register at https://s-pass.ph/ to generate the Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) QR Code and upload the following:
- Valid ID
- Vaccination Card
- Resort Booking Confirmation
- Tourist QR Code
How to Get to Puerto Galera
via Public Ferry: Montenegro RORO
Departure From Batangas Port to Balatero Port: 8:00AM
The Montenegro ticket stand is located before the Batangas Port entry gate. If bringing a car, arrive early because space is limited. Fees include:
- Vehicle - Php 1,700
- Adult - Php 255 (Driver is free of charge.)
- Child - Php 180
- Port Fee - Php 129
Upon arrival at the port, all non-resident travelers must proceed to the Travel Management for health and exposure assessment and QR code scanning. Visitors have to pay the Environmental Users Fee (P120).
Requirements for Return Trip to Manila
Departure From Balatero Port to Batangas Port: 2:00PM
- Montenegro RORO ticket - This can be reserved by the hotel and picked up at least 1 hour before departure in the red building at the entrance road to Balatero Port. Same fees apply:
- Vehicle - Php 1,700
- Adult - Php 255 (Driver is free of charge.)
- Child - Php 180
- Port Fee - Php 129
- S-PASS QR code (as returning resident) This is automatically approved upon submission.
- Temperature Check and Municipality Health Office document (at the Balatero port)
Where to Stay
La Laguna Beach Club is a resort located along the Big La Laguna Cove. Snorkeling is great on the left side by the cliffs and then out in front of Coco Beach resort. There are 8 cannons in display in front of the resort, 1 dive pool, and a nice beachfront. Parking is within the property of the hotel and it is only a 20-minute drive from Balatero port.
To book, please contact Miss Elvy who is the resort manager via mobile (09177940323) or email (elvy@llbc.com.ph).
Places to Visit
Puerto Galera Mangrove Conservation
Puerto Galera Wind Farm
White Beach Coves in Medio Island
Underwater cave in Medio Island
Coral Garden and Giant Clam Conservation
Tukuran Falls La Pantay Falls
Going by the river side from Gloria
Snorkeling, beach hopping in Buyayaw, Suguicay, Tambaron and Masin Islands in Bulalacao re, east from. San Jose Airport or 4.5 hr drive from Puerto Galera