BALER! not only about the waves
When In Baler, Aurora
When we hear Baler, we usually think of surfing and big waves. But trust me its more than that. There's a lot that Baler can offer to tourists.
Sabang Beach
1. Learn to SurfRide the waves! A lot of resort offers surfing lesson. It can range from P300 to P500 depends on how much you can haggle.
Just be careful with the waves as its really strong specially around December to February as the waves are really big.
Diguisit Falls
The street-side falls! Literally beside the street but of course you still have to climb a few steps to reach the falls itself. A not so big falls that offers a cold water. Best for the hot beach weather.
There's no entrance fee when we went there.
Diguisit Beach
Diguisit Rock Formation
3. Diguisit Beach and Rock Formations
Aside from the infamous Sabang beach, there is also Diguisit Beach which is on the other side of Baler. It is just across the Diguisit Falls. The water here is clear and blue. Waves may also be big. The rock formation is really nice but I just want to warn you about the rocks in the water. We saw a starfish like creature which is color black. Just be careful.
Ermita Hill
4. Ermita Hill
Ermita Hill is said to have saved the lives of the people who were affected by the "tsunami". As you can see there's a statue of people helping each other to climb the hill. Upon reaching the top of Ermita Hill, you could see the view of the Sabang beach.
If you got tired of climbing the hill, there's small food stalls at the foot of the hill. They are selling ice-cold buko which is very refreshing.
No entrance fee here.
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| Brgy. Zabali Hanging Bridge |
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| Brgy. Zabali Hanging Bridge |
5. Hanging Bridge
Good scenery with a bit of adventure. Who would not be thrilled to walk on a hanging and swaying bridge? An addition to the thrill is seeing that the floor of the bridge that is made of wood is quite brittle. There are also gaps which will allow you to see the water under the bridge. If you're holding your phone make sure to have a good grip because if it falls, you'll never know if it will shoot in the gap. (haha! I remember myself on the bridge)
No entrance fee but there's a donation box.
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| Aurora Quezon's Ancestral House |
6. Aurora Quezon's Ancestral House
This is where we started our historical tour. The house is well maintained but there's an entrance fee of P30.00. Keep the receipt as you can still use it for your entrance in Museo de Baler.
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| Museo de Baler |
7. Museo de Baler
A few steps away from the Ancestral house of Dona Aurora is the Museo de Baler. The museum is not that big as it is just two storey.
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| Millennium Tree |
8. Millennium Balete Tree
Tagged as the Milleninium tree, this balete tree which is already 600 years old is the Largest Balete Tree in Asia. It is located in Maria Aurora in Baler. The tree is so big, our group was able to fit inside the tree.
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| YES! We were already inside the Balete Tree |
Tourists are only allowed to climb the tree 3 meters from the ground to avoid serious, life-threatening accidents. I think for the entrance fee we paid P20.00 per head.
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| Ampere Beach |
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| Ampere Beach |
9. Ampere Beach
Locals would call it "Boulevard" this beach is approximately an hour travel from the Sabang Beach. The view is worth the travel. The view may be nice but the waves are really strong. Not advisable to take a dip. I think this was my favorite spot. I loved the rocks and the waves and the view itself! We even brought rocks for souvenirs. No entrance fee for this beach. Just be careful when walking here because when I say it's rocky, I really mean a lot of rocks!
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| The roadside "SAPA" |
10. Roadside SAPA
Since the big waves are not suitable for the kids, we brought them here to take a dip. This running water is so clear and so cold. We were told that the water comes from the mountain. The kids really enjoyed swimming here. The adults enjoyed dipping our feet here. This is where we ended our Baler tour.
Sadly, we were not able to visit a lot of place since we only spent 2 days/1 night and the weather is not so good to us. We'll come again to visit the "Mother Falls".
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