Awesome Baler!
Baler is the capital of Aurora Province. It is a small town located in the center of the province. Though this town is simple it offers a wide range of activities that will surely make your vacation a worthy one. This place only has a total land area of 92.55 km(2), with an approximate population of 35 thousand.
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As the capital and oldest municipality of Aurora Province, Baler is the seat of government and the center for trade and industry. The most progressive town in Aurora, Baler commands the most resorts, public institutions and facilities, as well as business establishments.
Baler is known as one of the surfing capitals of the Philippines. Many tourists had been considering this place as their venue for the said sport / hobby, and the town never fails to amaze them. Sabang beach offers big waves which the surfers are craving for.
Some of the best things about this town are the ff;
(*) - the town is very peaceful,
(*) - Balerianos are hospitable,
(*) - it has a rich and diverse culture
(*) - there's too many to mention. Come here and you'll see it yourself.
Attractions
Baler is known for numerous tourist attractions. In addition to the Baler Catholic Church and other historical sites , there are resorts at Sabang BeachCemento Beach, where surfers from all over the world compete for the annual International Aurora Surfing Cup. The coral-rich islands of Dimadimalangat, Aniao and Lukso-Lukso lie just off the coast. and
Enjoy these pictures (courtesy of the Aurora Province website) :
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| Baler Bay |
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| Sabang Beach |
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| Dikasalarin Cove |
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| Surfing at Sabang Beach |
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| Baler : Surfing |
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| Museo de Baler |
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| (Historic) Baler Church |
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| Aniao Islet |
Travel Information:
How To Get Here:
- Genesis Transport Bus provides the only direct route to Baler from Metro Manila. One way fare costs PhP341. Its terminal is located along EDSA in Pasay City.
You may call +63 (2) 551-0842 or +63 (2) 853-3115 for inquiries.
- Alternatively, take a Baliwag Transit bus from the terminal at Cubao, Quezon City, which goes to Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija. From there, go to the Van and D-Liner terminals and take a ride heading to Baler.
Where To Stay:
- ALIYA SURF & DIVE RESORT
Contact person: Roy Angara
Contact number: 09297586005
Email add: iracon@yahoo.com
Facebook: aliya surf camp - AMIHAN APLAYA LODGE
103 Bgy Sabang Baler, Aurora
Contact person: Lina Ferreras
Contact #: 0918-693-5904 / 0918-426-3268 / 0918-632-8566 - AMCO BEACH RESORT
Bgy. Sabang Baler, Aurora
Contact person: Adelaida Miemban
Contact #: 0920-9190590 / 0918-238-3977 / 0909-406-8278 - BAHIA DE BALER II
Brgy. Sabang, baler, Aurora
Contact person: Camille Pedreno
Contact Number: 0916-770-1980 / 0928-687-5424
e-mail : camille@bahiadebaler.com - BAHIA DE BALER GARDEN RESORT & RESTAURANT I
Bgy. Sabang Baler, Aurora
Contact person: Meryl Kate Almarez
Contact #: 0921-576-5655 - BAY'S INN
Bgy. Sabang Baler, Aurora
Contact Person: Rhoda / Ledda
Contact#: 0908-982-3509 / 0915-607-7391 - CARLITO'S INN
P. T. Ong St., Brgy. Suklayin, Baler, Aurora
Contact Person: Aida Viron
Contact # 0908-872-0816 - CLEMENTE'S RESORT
Sitio Virrey, Bgy.Pingit Baler, Aurora
Contact person: Didith Clemente / My-my Tolecina
Contact #: 0908-558-2470 - ISLA VIRGINIA RESORT
Brgy. Sabang, Baler, Aurora
Contact person: Vida Lungalong
Contact #:0920-755-0467
Manila Line: (02) 994-7157
Email: rachellevidareyes@yahoo.com - KAHEA'S LODGE
Bgy. Sabang Baler, Aurora
Contact Person: Edwin Namoro
Contact #: 0920-710-2634 - LITTLE GIRL'S SURFER LODGE
Buton St., Brgy, Sabang, Baler, Aurora
Contact Person: Chona Cope
Contact #: 0918-685-9449 - MM LODGE
Bgy. Sabang Baler, Aurora
Contact person: Engr. Andres Marmol
Contact #: 0919-537-9405 - MORENO LODGE & RESTAURANT
Near New Public Market
Bgy. Suklayin Baler, Aurora
Contact Person: Myrna Moreno
Contact #: 0918 4514124/0928 5059354
Email: moreno.lodge@yahoo.com - NOEL CARL'S GARDEN AND RESORT
Bgy. Suklayin Baler, Aurora
Contact person: Rasy Amatorio
Contact #: 0918-539-3870 - OASIS OF BALER RESORT
Bgy. Sabang Baler, Aurora
Contact Person: Robin Licad / Marvin Licad
Contact #: 0908-567-3537 / 0928-322-2894 - SANCHEZ RESORT
Munting Gasang, Cemento, Baler
Contact Person: Malou Sanchez
Contact #: 0920-812-9998 - SEA BREEZE LODGE
Bgy. Sabang Baler, Aurora
Contact Person: Liwliwa Sanchez - XTJR TRAVELLER'S INN
Near Old Public Market
Bgy Buhangin Baler, Aurora
Contact Person: Belen Velasco
Contact#: 0919-879-7447
Baler pa lang Yan!Aurora Province has 8 municipalities with each distinct beauty and characteristics. Watch out for the other towns. For the meantime, we encourage YOU to spend your summer at Baler, Aurora.
PHOTO courtesy of : (Sherwin Llames), for the 1st two pictures.. Thanks.
pare ang ganda nga daw dyan sa Baler...
ReplyDeleteKakapanood ko lang ng movie na Baler with Anne Curtis, gandang ganda ako...nice info at sa mga contacts salamat, plano ko magpunta dyan ngayong summer...
Ngayong lang napadpad dito...follow kita par!
tnx 4 the view and comment. oo mganda d2 sa baler. very virgin pa ang place. if u have questions, just leave a comment. tnx much .
ReplyDeletecan u please send this to my email the tourist spots. and how to get there and place to stay at sherazcayne@yahoo.com or neyko51602@yahoo.com ty well be there this summer
ReplyDeleteang ganda ng mga shots na pinost mo. kung magkakatime ako, nais kong makapunta dyan. :D
ReplyDelete@neyko5162 - sure, i will send you the info later.
ReplyDelete@khantotantra - hopefully one of these days ma visit mo place namin.
thanks for the view guys.
i'd really want to go here too.. tanx for the helpful info like the places to visit and where to stay. Is this close to Sagada or Banaue Rice Terraces? Do they have like a trip going to that place? Was thinking if it can be a side trip.. ;)
ReplyDelete@ardee: hi. thanks for the view/comment. nope.. malayo siya sa sagada. north nueva ejica/isabela.
ReplyDeletetara dito. it'll be worth it. heheh
i will also love to go to baler cguro kasam sya sa travel list ko sa susunod kong trip hehehe
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ReplyDelete@uno: tara dito sa baler.. you will surely enjoy here.
ReplyDeletepupunta ako dito yii sa summer
ReplyDelete@chinchan cige tara punta ka dito
ReplyDeletepunta tyo dyan...yayain ko si obet with kids... mahal ba ang accomodation
ReplyDelete@mhel: free na... hehe.. malapit na mansion ko jan.
ReplyDeleteRead this. I always say that Baler is where I want to grow old in. It simply has the best in everything under the four elements; water, earth, air and fire . . .
ReplyDelete:-))
what hotel can you recommend?
ReplyDeletelooks like a busy but FUN place. :)
ReplyDeletewow ang ganda naman dyan!
ReplyDelete@traveliztera. i wld have to agree.hhaha..yup sama ka if ever ng push thru ung ublogger trip sa baler.
ReplyDeleteHi. I am going to Baler for the first time this Holy Week. My family and I are very excited to see Baler. I am driving there with a utility vehicle. Are the roads passing through the Sierra Madre in good condition? Which is the best way to pass, via Talavera-Pantabangan or via Bongabon-San Luis? I would also like to drive to Casiguran. How are the roads to Casiguran and how long will it take to drive there from Baler?
ReplyDeleteThanks for being available to help. Peter
Hello Peter, you could only drive thru the Canili road. Pantabangan-Maria Aurora.
ReplyDeleteThe roads are now ok. Has been cemented.
Road to casiguran-- there are still some portion that hasnt been cemented yet.
Hi. Thank you for your response. I will pass the Canili Road. I have read that it would take 6 hours to drive to Casiguran from Baler. Would you know how long it would take to drive to Casiguran? I have read that there are good white sand beaches there.
DeleteThank you.
Peter
Hi peter, when would u be there in baler. I'm coming home by mar 26-april 10 . Hope to see you around . Enjoy my province
ReplyDeleteHi Bon Bon,
ReplyDeleteI am in Baler from 5-7April 2012 for the Holy Week. If you send me your cell phone number, I would gladly call you when I get there. We would like to go to places around Baler and will need guidance. Thank you so much for your hospitality.
Peter
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Hi Bon Bon,
ReplyDeleteI was in Baler from 5-9April for the Holy Week. My family and I had a wonderful time and enjoyed the Sabang Beach very very much. My children went surfing and my wife and I had great fun frolicking in the water with the waves. Like the rest of the others on in the water, all you could hear would be the screems of delight as we would run from or jump over the waves as they would come relentlessly. The sand on the beach is fine and there were no stones, rocks, corals, nor plants from the shore to as far out as I could go.
We stayed at the Bahia de Baler and ate most of the time in Cafe Rosa. Chef Arnie, formerly from the Shangri-La Makati Hotel, was in charge of the food for that week. We also ate at Charlie's Chinese and Seafood Restaurant. Their buffet was elaborate with desert for only P150 per head. Further down the road was Carlito's at P130 per head buffet.
We really loved the suman of Aling Carmel which was made of organic brown rice locally grown called "galud". The peanut butter and coco jam of Nanay Pacing was excellent. We bought the coco jam and peanut butter at the pasalubong center near the market and beside the terminal for the buses. Nanay Pacing herself was selling her products. You can call her up and send her cash though moneygram and she will send the coco jam or peanut butter to you via Genesis bus and you can pick it up in Cubao. Nany Pacing 09475796270. It costs P170 per bottle of the coco jam or the peanut butter. It is about 1/2 liter big.
I felt very safe with the police always patrolling the beach and they even stop all water activity about 6-7pm when it is too dark and the lifeguards go home.
I passed the Rizal-Pantabangan Road and Canili road. Though there was a lot of traffic on NLEX and SCTEX, the rest of the trip was without any traffic and was smooth riding. There were a few short sections of the road that were under construction but easily passable by cars. The roads are are not very steep except for one section and the curves are not too sharp. This was a breeze to drive compared to driving the Halsema Highway from Baguio to Banaue. Manila to Baler is about 290 kms. From the start of the Rizal-Pantabangan road to Baler is about 125 kms.
Thank you very much for your hospitality and thoughtfulness to check on how I was doing while in Baler and for all your help. You are a big boost to the tourism of Baler. You indeed have a beautiful province and we are planning to go back again.
God bless,
Peter