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One of
Southern Tagalog's primary rice
producers, Oriental Mindoro also
grows coconut, corn, citrus and
banana.
Fishing is another major
industry, as the province has 13
coastal towns that are good
fishing grounds.
Among the fishes found in
these waters are tuna, mackarel,
snapper, anchovy and round scad.
In addition, Oriental
Mindoro has rich forests that
produce rattan, vines and buri,
and several caves and mountains
where minerals like gold and coal
are mined.
Some of the
province's natural treasures are
its rich marine life and colorful
coral reefs.
It has also beautful
lakes, rivers and rain forests,
where visitors can enjoy hiking,
camping and game fishing.
There are also a number of
historical sites, like the old
Spanish fortress Kuta and the
Cross at Muelle.
In addition, one can view
Mt. Halcon in Baco, the country's
fourth highest peak and home to
the rare tamaraw.
However, Oriental Mindoro
is best known for its beaches,
the most famous of which is
Puerto Galera, where one can
enjoy the tropical Philippine
climate.
Another
reason to visit the province is
the Sanduguan Festival, which is
held every 15th of November and
re-enacts the first contact
between the natives of Mindoro
and traders from China.
Oriental
Mindoro is easily accessible from
Manila via a two-and-a-half hour
trip to Batangas and a two-hour
ferry ride to Calapan or Puerto
Galera.
Tourists
and other guests of the island
can choose from many hotels and
resorts to lodge in.
Some of these are Coco
Beach, La
Laguna Beach Club, Marco
Vicent Residence Inn, Portofino
Beach Resort, and Kalaw
Place.
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