Literally, meaning "Port of Galleons", Puerto Galera became popular among seafarers during the galleon trade at the start of the 10th century. Because of its excellent natural harbor - which until now is considered as one of the most beautiful and safest in the world.

The diversity of hard and soft corals, along with hundreds of species of tropical fish life makes Puerto Galera one of the most popular dive destinations in the Philippines. Pelagics, tropicals and Other fishes among the pristine coral reefs that nurture an amazing diversity of marine flora and fauna.