Baler, Aurora Sabang: The Beach, falls, food, history and everything in between
A peek of what to see in Baler
Summary: Surfing + Hike + Falls + great sceneries + great people = PURE HAPPINESS!
How to go to Baler?
Go to Genesis Bus Station at Cubao along New York Street. Check the schedule at Genesis Transport website but when we went on this trip the schedule is not followed. The first trip is not 3am, but there's an 12 midnight departure. I suggest you go there by 11pm just like what we did. Tell the conductor if you are a student there's a big discount for this.
It took us 7 hours to get from Manila to Baler Central Terminal but don't forget to peek at the window ^_^ there are lots of good scenes to see ^_^
All photos below are taken while inside a bus O_o and it still looks so great
We then ride a trike going to Surfer Girls Lodge since prior going there other hotels are full already. I suggest that you book 2 weeks ahead to reserve for a room, specially when it's summer. The moment you arrive take some photos on the beach immediately so you won't miss the chance the take some morning beach photos ^_^
Late Breakfast/ Early Lunch :p
To save time we had a brunch at Bay's Inn. But there's a backfire! As much as possible don't dine in this restaurant VERY VERY VERY SLOW SERVICE.
I ordered ginataang pako with shrimp since it's the only new think I see in the menu. Pako is a fern, yikes I'm a lefaf eater now haha!
Surfing
Surfing is easier than I though (IT's NOT! haha!) but with the right balancing skill your good to go hehe!... In Sabang Beach I think it will be easier since even though you can't swim you can still surf since you can still stand faraway since the beach has a long shore. Good news for people who can't swim ^_^. and yeah every 1minutes there's a wave! haha!
The payment is 350 for one hour! not bad it includes an instructor already ^_^
I want to comeback to this beach again ^_^.
The Beach
Even though the waves are strong, you can still swim, but you have to be careful there are surfers.
Ditumabo Falls
Location: Barangay Zabali, Baler
Hike + swimming + photo walk. Definitely A MUST VISIT
Ditumabo Falls is Located in San Luis, slightly inland from Baler. It is accessible via trike (Php800- but you can bargain it for Php500) if they don't agree find another trike. 500 peso is the total rent for going to falls, Ermita Hills, and (Church, Baler Museum,and back to your lodge) and if time permits wherever you want to go.
It involves some trekking but the trekking itself is a treat already. From the mini falls, to the river, the flora and butterflies and random insects you will see.
Getting There: Take a tricycle from Baler town proper to the river outlet south of Sabang Beach. From there, one can walk to the site.
Travel Time: Five minutes by tricycle, approximately 35 minutes' walk to the foot of the hill and 15 minutes' trek uphill. source
FUN at Ditumabo Falls
Ermita Hill and the Tromba de Marina event
Overlooking view of the dark blue coast of (Casiguran) Baler Bay the nearby barrios, and the fishing port. During the 17th century there was an event that the locals of Baler went up Ermita Hill to take refuge during a Now it's a great park, but you have to take a long walk upstairs to go there. Don't worry it's not that long.
Star Gazing + Night beach fun
Booze + Monopoly Game + Card Games
Aurora Quezon's House + Manual Quezon Car + Paintings + Memorabilias
Baler Church
The structure is an old church with a simple facade. Here, the last Spanish garrison of four officers and 50 men was besieged by Filipino insurgents from June 27, 1898 to July 2, 1899. This was the last pocket of resistance of the Spanish Armed Forces to surrender to American troops. This is also where the La Campana de Baler, an ancient bell, was used and later stored as a relic.
Siege of Baler
Baler Movie
Quezon Park
Food Trip
Street Food
There's a bbq stand near the church they have the kwekkwek (quail's egg, my fave food on Earth!), chicken feet, isaw (chicken intestines) BUT THEN I saw a weird one, a chick in a stick O_o (taste like baby chicken). Today lets celebrate I finally tasted isaw O_o
Other Restaurants in Baler
Dinner - Gerry Shan's buffet
For 150 pesos only it's definitely worth it. I even suggest having dinner and lunch here! The viands are really good. Unlimited drinks is also included ^_^. The viands are good from the chicken that taste like Jolibee! to the more sophisticated Spanish viand called callos, other Pinoy and non-Pinoy viands ,to the soups, pako (a local delicacy is available also) which cost me 120 pesos in another restaurant.
A peek of what to see in Baler
Waves for every 30 seconds or even less!
Summary: Surfing + Hike + Falls + great sceneries + great people = PURE HAPPINESS!
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Go to Genesis Bus Station at Cubao along New York Street. Check the schedule at Genesis Transport website but when we went on this trip the schedule is not followed. The first trip is not 3am, but there's an 12 midnight departure. I suggest you go there by 11pm just like what we did. Tell the conductor if you are a student there's a big discount for this.
It took us 7 hours to get from Manila to Baler Central Terminal but don't forget to peek at the window ^_^ there are lots of good scenes to see ^_^
All photos below are taken while inside a bus O_o and it still looks so great
Arrival
We then ride a trike going to Surfer Girls Lodge since prior going there other hotels are full already. I suggest that you book 2 weeks ahead to reserve for a room, specially when it's summer. The moment you arrive take some photos on the beach immediately so you won't miss the chance the take some morning beach photos ^_^
Late Breakfast/ Early Lunch :p
Bay's Inn
To save time we had a brunch at Bay's Inn. But there's a backfire! As much as possible don't dine in this restaurant VERY VERY VERY SLOW SERVICE.
Ginataang Pako(Fern) with Shrimp
I ordered ginataang pako with shrimp since it's the only new think I see in the menu. Pako is a fern, yikes I'm a lefaf eater now haha!
Surfing
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Surfing is easier than I though (IT's NOT! haha!) but with the right balancing skill your good to go hehe!... In Sabang Beach I think it will be easier since even though you can't swim you can still surf since you can still stand faraway since the beach has a long shore. Good news for people who can't swim ^_^. and yeah every 1minutes there's a wave! haha!
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The payment is 350 for one hour! not bad it includes an instructor already ^_^
I want to comeback to this beach again ^_^.
The Beach
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Even though the waves are strong, you can still swim, but you have to be careful there are surfers.
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Location: Barangay Zabali, Baler
Hike + swimming + photo walk. Definitely A MUST VISIT
Ditumabo Falls is Located in San Luis, slightly inland from Baler. It is accessible via trike (Php800- but you can bargain it for Php500) if they don't agree find another trike. 500 peso is the total rent for going to falls, Ermita Hills, and (Church, Baler Museum,and back to your lodge) and if time permits wherever you want to go.
It involves some trekking but the trekking itself is a treat already. From the mini falls, to the river, the flora and butterflies and random insects you will see.
Getting There: Take a tricycle from Baler town proper to the river outlet south of Sabang Beach. From there, one can walk to the site.
Travel Time: Five minutes by tricycle, approximately 35 minutes' walk to the foot of the hill and 15 minutes' trek uphill. source
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FUN at Ditumabo Falls
Macy actually had a cramp then it become a wacky shot? haha!
In December of 1735, a huge tidal wave washed away the entire town of Baler. Thousands of lives were lost except for 7 families who climbed to the top of Ermita Hill and were saved from the wrath of the tsunami. Now these statues serves as a symbol of those who have survived the tragic disaster, and is located at the bottom of the hill. source
Overlooking view of the dark blue coast of (Casiguran) Baler Bay the nearby barrios, and the fishing port. During the 17th century there was an event that the locals of Baler went up Ermita Hill to take refuge during a Now it's a great park, but you have to take a long walk upstairs to go there. Don't worry it's not that long.
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Aside from its magnificent landscape, Ermita Hill is known as a sacred haven for religious activities by devotees of the Miraculous Mother Mary, of whom a life-size statue is situated in a grotto on top of the hill. Under the Spanish rule, a Watchtower was built to guard the town against possible attackers. Governor Bella Angara-Castillo (then a Congresswoman) appropriated funding for the prevention of erosion of the hillside and its beautification. source
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Star Gazing + Night beach fun
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Booze + Monopoly Game + Card Games
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Aurora Quezon's House + Manual Quezon Car + Paintings + Memorabilias
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Baler Church
The structure is an old church with a simple facade. Here, the last Spanish garrison of four officers and 50 men was besieged by Filipino insurgents from June 27, 1898 to July 2, 1899. This was the last pocket of resistance of the Spanish Armed Forces to surrender to American troops. This is also where the La Campana de Baler, an ancient bell, was used and later stored as a relic.
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Baler Movie
Quezon Park
Food Trip
Street Food
There's a bbq stand near the church they have the kwekkwek (quail's egg, my fave food on Earth!), chicken feet, isaw (chicken intestines) BUT THEN I saw a weird one, a chick in a stick O_o (taste like baby chicken). Today lets celebrate I finally tasted isaw O_o
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Dinner - Gerry Shan's buffet
For 150 pesos only it's definitely worth it. I even suggest having dinner and lunch here! The viands are really good. Unlimited drinks is also included ^_^. The viands are good from the chicken that taste like Jolibee! to the more sophisticated Spanish viand called callos, other Pinoy and non-Pinoy viands ,to the soups, pako (a local delicacy is available also) which cost me 120 pesos in another restaurant.
I had a great Time with the V Gang ^_^ :p Amazing people to be with, wonderful place and an experience I will never forget thanks guys ^_^
last photo shoot. or is it? :p
this is the last set of group photo before going gome. This deserves a slide haha ^______^
GOING BACK
Ride a trike going to Central Terminal. You have 2 options a bus ride directly to Manila, if you missed it you can ride a Van(Php 200)going to Cabanatuan then ride a bus going to Manila (Php)196
FUN METER Hikinh + Ditumabo Falls + Ermita Hill + Street Food trip + Baler Museum and Church +Gerry Shan's buffet + booze & monopoly game + star gazing + night beach + SURFING + Great people =
6/5 HAHA! ^_^ FUN FUN FUN
Other resources
Aurora.ph
Baler Things what to do
Events Calendar
Photo Gallery
Batang Baler
Baler Movie
3D 2N Itenerary Pinoy Adventurista
Why I will come back to Aurora?
Dive Aurora
last photo shoot. or is it? :p
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this is the last set of group photo before going gome. This deserves a slide haha ^______^
GOING BACK
Ride a trike going to Central Terminal. You have 2 options a bus ride directly to Manila, if you missed it you can ride a Van(Php 200)going to Cabanatuan then ride a bus going to Manila (Php)196
FUN METER Hikinh + Ditumabo Falls + Ermita Hill + Street Food trip + Baler Museum and Church +Gerry Shan's buffet + booze & monopoly game + star gazing + night beach + SURFING + Great people =
6/5 HAHA! ^_^ FUN FUN FUN
Other resources
Aurora.ph
Baler Things what to do
Events Calendar
Photo Gallery
Batang Baler
Baler Movie
3D 2N Itenerary Pinoy Adventurista
Why I will come back to Aurora?
Dive Aurora
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