Monday, August 1, 2011

Tamaraw Falls and Getting About in Puerto Galera

During your visit to the lovely town of Puerto Galera, one thing that simply must do is go on a scuba diving or snorkeling adventure. Designated a UNESCO reserve in the early 1970's, the waters surrounding the beach community of Puerto Galera is considered by many as one of the best diving sites in the region. Puerto Galera has also been named in numerous books and magazines as one of the most beautiful beach holiday locations in the world. The clear water and white sandy beaches make it a mecca for stunning beauty. One could quite possibly spend the entire day lounging around in the sand under a palm tree whilst watching the world go by without a care in the world. If you are looking for a truly inspirational beach experience then be sure to check out one of the many Puerto Galera hotels that offer beachfront views from the room patios.

Puerto Galera has some other favourite tourists attractions such as Tamaraw Falls. To get to Tamaraw Falls you will probably want to hire a car or taxi for the day, though some more active visitors may choose to rent bicycles. The road there is extremely beautiful and guests on the road will be pleased to see the charming village life that Puerto Galera has to offer. The Tamaraw waterfall is located about 15km from the city center of Puerto Galera not far off from the main road.

Tamaraw Falls is more than just a tourist attraction where you can take beautiful pictures, it is also a great place to go for a cool swim and escape the hot sun. There are a couple of different waterfall options depending on what you are looking for. For a small fee, you and your loved ones can enter the picnic area, which also has a larger rock formation quite suitable for swimming. You might also see a number of fish n some of the waterfall ponds that you swim in, though you should not worry as there harmless. In some waterfalls in this region of the world, the tiny fish that you might find in a foot spa live in local waterfalls. The tiny fish eat dead skin and as such when you are swimming in the waterfall pools you might feel a slight tingling sensation on your arms and legs where the fish are taking harmless nibbles.

One of the most popular forms of transportation in the Philippines is the jeepney. The Philippines jeepney is impossible to miss with its bright colored and loud flags competing for attention and fares. The jeepney looks like a converted old school bus that has been colored by hippie clowns on the way to a parade. They are a fun and extremely affordable way to get around the cities and Puerto Galera is no exception. If you are looking for a ride to Tamaraw Falls, then you may want to consider taking a jeepney. There are various pros and cons in taking the jeepney to the waterfall. One pro includes the fact that you will be able to meet new people that are also in a tourists adventure to Puerto Galera. On the negative side, the jeepney can be a bit uncomfortable particularly on rough and bumpy roads that lead the waterfall. You will see a lot jeepnies out in the afternoon when school has just gotten out as it one of the main transports for children getting home while their parents are still at work. Bicycles are very fun here where the environment is so beautiful, but be sure to wear a helmet as driving in Malaysia can be a bit unpredictable.

About the Author

Lek Boonlert is an editor and content reviewer at DirectRooms and is responsible for all Puerto Galera Hotels content.

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