Baler Travel Guide

  Baler, Surfing Capital of Aurora
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Pro

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  the view and the ocean is superb!!! 


Con

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  the road... was really rough... 


In a nutshell

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  everything you look has a beautiful view!!! 

 

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Things to Do  

Visit Cunayan Falls, San Luis, Aurora Province

Visit Cunayan Falls, San Luis, Aurora Province, Baler

 jayjayc Says:  -Hire a tricycle to bring you to Cunayan Falls-The falls is located in San Luis - a town very close to Baler-The travel time is a few minutes from Baler Beach-Tricycles are available at different stations in Baler offering tours around Baler and nearby towns-Resort entrance... 

Walk by the beach

Walk by the beach, Baler

 jayjayc Says:  -Beach sand in Baler is not white as in Boracay but as fine-Location is famous for its sunrise-Walking by the beach has always been a happy and romantic thing to do whether in the morning, afternoon, evening or late night 

Surfing

Surfing, Baler

 jayjayc Says:  -Rent a surf board for only Php250 / hour (Year 2010)-Add extra Php100 for a surfing instructor-Boards come in various colors, shapes and sizes-People from the shops tell that it is better to use bigger sized boards for beginners-Not as easy as you see other people on the... 

Surf Watch

Surf Watch, Baler

 jayjayc Says:  -No one in the group has experienced surfing but everybody has the guts to try the very first time-Visited a few board shops and found that annual Surfing Competition happens in Baler every February open to beginners and professionals-Poster of previous surfing competition... 

Restaurants  

GERRY SHAN’S PLACE: Popular Choice of Tourists

GERRY SHAN’S PLACE: Popular Choice of Tourists, Baler

 cyndymc Says:  Gerry Shan's Place is a simple but clean and airconditioned restaurant at the poblacion frequented by tourists. I noticed that many local office workers eat there, and many Balerianos also buy take-out orders. The next time we go to Baler, I plan to order packed foods for... 

Bay's Inn: Dine By The Sea!

Bay's Inn: Dine By The Sea!, Baler

 cyndymc Says:  Bay's Inn is sought by Baler tourists for its good food at reasonable prices. I noticed that even guests (local & foreign tourists) of other resorts go there to eat. Residents of Aurora usually bring their guests there,too.Having tried their food, I can say they are good for... 

Nightlife  

Bahia Bar & Grill: Live Music @ Night in Baler

Bahia Bar & Grill: Live Music @ Night in Baler, Baler

 jayjayc Says:  -The day we rented a surf board, a guy from the shop informed us that there will be a reggae night at Bahia Bar & Grill -Decided to spend the night @ Bahia Bar & Grill, instead of having reggae music - the live band plays light rock and mellow ones, not bad though-Price for... 

Transportation  

Take Genesis Bus only if you have no other choice

Take Genesis Bus only if you have no other choice, Baler

 uysijessa Says:  Unfortunately so far, only Genesis Bus Transport goes directly to/from Baler/Manila. And if you're crazy enough like us to take a bus and travel at the onset of the Holy Week weekend, prepare for a wild adventure. The Genes website showed that buses bound to Baler leave... 

Take a tricycle and start the tour

Take a tricycle and start the tour, Baler

 jayjayc Says:  -Tricycles can be rented for the tours-Price varies which places you intend to visit-You can easily take a tricycle for the tour by visiting one of the stations all around Baler Beach-List of tourists spots are posted on the terminals 

Shopping  

Baler Multi-Purpose Court: Shopping At A Trade Fair

Baler Multi-Purpose Court: Shopping At A Trade Fair, Baler

 cyndymc Says:  When we left the Pasalubong Center, we noticed people going to & from the Baler Multi-Purpose Court. Out of curiosity, we went to check out what's was in there. Apparently, the teachers and students of Aurora were busy preparing for a Trade Fair. We met the DECS (Dept. of... 

Pasalubong Center: Aurora Delicacies & More!

Pasalubong Center: Aurora Delicacies & More!, Baler

 cyndymc Says:  This one-stop Pasalubong Center is a convenient place to shop. You don't have to go from one store to another just to buy your souvenirs and "pasalubongs". Delicacies from the Province of Aurora, souvenir T-shirts, native hats and bags Souvenir T-shirts for adults cost... 

Local Customs  

Belief In Amulets & "Oracion"

Belief In Amulets & "Oracion", Baler

 cyndymc Says:  I visited the Dolorosa Chapel for spiritual reasons. It has been my practice to visit churches and even small chapels wherever we go. I realized later that the Dolorosa Chapel is popular for something else. It houses the Sto. Entierro, a miraculous icon of the dead Jesus... 

Hot "Pandesal" for Breakfast

Hot "Pandesal" for Breakfast, Baler

 cyndymc Says:  Although rice is a staple food, Filipinos' breakfast isn't quite complete without the "pandesal". Sometimes "pandesal" is eaten with Filipino sausage ("longanisa") or cottage cheese ("kesong puti") or any other spread, but it is also often eaten without any spread while hot,... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Yikes, Goat Droppings!

Yikes, Goat Droppings!, Baler

 cyndymc Says:  After my photo shoot of the islets at Diguisit, I sat on a picnic bench under an umbrella tree. I noticed some little black things on the grass and sand. I thought they were seeds. Luckily, curiousity didn't get the better of me; I almost picked up one to examine and smell... 

Model For Hire?!

Model For Hire?!, Baler

 cyndymc Says:  Most Filipinos love their pictures to be taken by tourists. In our travels, I've encountered children as well as adults who volunteer to be included in my shots. They simply want to see their images in the lcd. Others give me their email addresses so I can send them copies... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Visit The Sto. Entierro

Visit The Sto. Entierro, Baler

 cyndymc Says:  We found the unassuming Dolorosa Chapel just before a water purifying and refilling station near the bridge leading to Sabang. It was quite dim and eerie inside the small, simple wooden chapel. It houses some religious icons, the most popular of which is the miraculous image... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Ride the waves of Baler!

Ride the waves of Baler!, Baler

 IamPam Says:  At first I was hesitant to try surfing because I'm so scared that I'll drown and my life will end like that. But after some sweet talking about how easy and safe (?) it is from a surfer friend, I muster enough courage and found myself at the beach listening to surfing... 

If you love SURFING this is the place!!!

If you love SURFING this is the place!!!, Baler

 mlt_t Says:  If you have to come and see for yourself the waves and the current that you'll going to love!!!I put here the picture I've taken from this website who happen to be a family friend who passed away already. 

Favorites  

Renting a board

Renting a board, Baler

 jayjayc Says:  -Board shops won't allow you to hire surf boards without an instructor if you say you're a novice when asked-Just say you had rode the waves few years back if you really just want to pay for the board rent-Additional Php100 for the instructor (Year 2010) 

Baler Hotels and Resorts

Baler Hotels and Resorts, Baler

 kertiu Says:  Here’s a list of hotel and resort accommodations in Baler. Info provided by the Aurora Provincial Tourism Office and visitbaler.com.Aliya Surf and Dive ResortLocation: Brgy. Sabang, Baler, Aurora (beach front)Contact Person: Roy Rolin AngaraNumber: 09297586005Email:... 

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