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!!! 

 

Explore Baler

Things to Do  

CHARLIE DON'T SURF

CHARLIE DON'T SURF, Baler

 davidjo Says:  Did you know that the epic war film Apocolypse now was partly shot here. The scene where the Americans come in their helicopters playing Wagner and bomb the hell out of the Viets. "I love the smell of napalm in the morning". The river estuary is about 30 minute walk north of... 

Trek, swim at Mother falls

Trek, swim at Mother falls, Baler

 heydelin Says:  Mother falls has been one of the tourist spot to see around Aurora. It is located in San Luis, outside Baler and would take 30 min-45 min to travel. It's a rough rode going there so brace yourself. From the parking, it would take 30 minute or more to Mother Falls. 

Cheapest way to Ermita Hill via "Tawiran"

Cheapest way to Ermita Hill via "Tawiran", Baler

 miguel_arcangel Says:  Your visit to Baler is incomplete if you haven't seen Ermita Hill.The story of the old town of Baler can be found along the road of Sta. Elena going to the State Park.Walking along you will find the 15th century edifice and the escape tunnel, used by the people of Baler in... 

Visit Ermita Hill

Visit Ermita Hill, Baler

 miguel_arcangel Says:  The story of Ermita Hill may be as old as The Renaissance, way back 15th century, way before the Spaniards came. The ancient escape tunnel says it all.And, according to history, Baler met with a tsunami in 1735 that wiped the old town and killing hundreds or thousands of... 

Mangrove Planting

Mangrove Planting, Baler

 jessgotdestiny Says:  We first greeted Baler with our Mangrove Planting activity. It was almost about sunrise when we headed to the mangrove site where we met our local environment guide. He briefed us first with the weather and climate conditions of Baler. According to him, rains are very common... 

MOTHER FALLS

MOTHER FALLS, Baler

 davidjo Says:  We took a jeepney to the village of San Luis, and continued for another 5 kms to the turn off. The falls are called Ditumaba Falls in tagalog so best you learn this too as we had difficulty in explaining to people where we wanted to go. From the turn of it is another 2 or 3... 

Restaurants  

BAY'Without S INN: BEST FOOD IN TOWN

BAY'Without S INN: BEST FOOD IN TOWN, Baler

 davidjo Says:  Without doubt this is far the best place in town to eat and it is open 24 hours. The staff are very competent and thoughtful. One waiter even reminded my wife that there was meat in the chop suay, he remembered from a few nights ago that she was a vegetarian. The menu is a... 

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... 

Transportation  

GENESIS

GENESIS, Baler

 davidjo Says:  Genesis bus line serves Baler from EDSA, takes around 6 hours and you will enjoy the scenery as ir passes through the mountainous area of Aurora province, where he road is being greatly improved. If you are coming from the north stop at Cabanatuan and make your connection... 

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... 

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,... 

Off The Beaten Path  

A historic visit to the church of Baler

A historic visit to the church of Baler, Baler

 jessgotdestiny Says:  We had a little view of the church's history after the movie Baler (2008) . I was expecting to see a century old church that is overlooking the sea, similar as the one portrayed in the movie. When we got there, it turned out to be a modern church, only to find out that the... 

Head to Caunayan falls

Head to Caunayan falls, Baler

 jessgotdestiny Says:  Locals know of waterfall resorts in their place. It's best to ask them.They said there were two known waterfalls in their area. Sorry, but I seemed to have forgotten the names already. We went to the smaller one since it's nearer compared to the other.Our resort caretaker... 

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  

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:... 

Being One With Nature

Being One With Nature, Baler

 cyndymc Says:  At Diguisit Beach near the islets, there is a nice picnic grove where there are cottages, picnic tables and benches under the coconut and umbrella trees. I sat there for a long time just enjoying the view of the islets, hearing the rampaging waters of the sea, scrutinizing... 

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