Coco Beach, Puerto Galera

Spent this year’s Labor Day in a quiet resort in Behjia, Puerto Galera. I’ve wanted to visit the Island for years but it’s only now that i got the chance to really touch the shores of Oriental Mindoro. We stayed in a not so commercialized resort in the Island. It’s peaceful; almost private. The resort has arranged a special transportation for guest to get there. As the tip of your boat touched the shores of Coco Beach, you will be welcomed by the singing crew as they place strings of sea shells around your neck. It’s very welcoming; everyone there is nice and accommodating. Staying there is like having a house of your own, you have a cottage surrounded by plants and flowers (almost like having a garden), your cottage is built from bamboo which enables you to feel the breeze and fresh air, you’ll appreciate privacy as each cottage is located a little far from each other, you’ll have a simple bed with white linen and canopy, sliding capiz windows, a balcony where you can just sit and enjoy the gentle wind of the evening while watching the stars sparkle. One unique concept of Coco Beach is the service family, in your entire stay there, someone who lives near your cottage helps you maintain your room and assist you in all your needs.

Coco Beach shares the white sand characteristics of the island, though not that powdered and pure, it’s still beautiful as you walk along its shores. Rock formation serves as the resort’s boundary. As the water subsides in the late afternoon, dull corals and uncommon marine life are revealed. Walking in it is like a walk of discovery; you’ll see living creatures you’re not that familiar with. It has neighboring Islands that’s why kayaking is advisable (only if you’re a good swimmer). Exploring the vicinity of the island is like a journey to a new world, a world far from what you used to have.

Boat ride to Coco Beach, landing at the shores, the cottage i was talking about,sharing the afternoon tuscan sky.

Boat ride to Long Beach(neighboring Island), snorkeling, and marine life watching.


Kayaking around the Island, atlast we found the hanging bridge after a ten minute search and the little boy who is so fascinated with his new found "pawikan" friend. He obviously scoop it from the pond and later on found out that it's prohibited. =)


Until our next stop...