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| BOUNDARY OF BALER We are headed northeast, passing of Nueva Ecija province before entering the Sierra Madre mountain range, which forms the boundary N.E and BALER |
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WELCOME TO TOWN OF BALERHOW TO GET THERE IN BALER AURORA PROVINCE:
From Manila, travel time to Baler is roughly 5 to 6 hours. pero kong naka motor ka you can rides also 4hrs from manilla pero depende parin sa rider ng motor sometimes you get there in 6hrs. maximum tapus sa gas consumption depende rin sa rider kayo nalang bahala mag budget and If you're taking public transportation, the most direct way to get there is via the Joy Bus of Genesis Transport. You can also reach Baler via Victory Liner bus to Cabanatuan. From there, you'll have to transfer to a van or another bus to bring you to Baler.
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STREET FOOD IN BALER
I'm vegetarian and I was so happy to find this humble place serving local fern salad and salted duck eggs with rice. A must-visit in Baler! We headed out for dinner. We first checked places around the beach and when none tickled our fancy, we took a tricycle or you can use your own motorcycle to going the town center, where we settled for a nice outdoor restaurant, ordering seafood and soup. |
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| Sunrise in Dicasalarin Cove
There are a lot of surfing points in Baler - Sabang Beach, Cemento Beach, Charlie's Point, and Lindy's Point. Sabang Beach is perfect for beginners.
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| SEASIDE VIEW DECK in SABANG BEACH
Where to Stay in Baler
Accommodation in Baler ranges from budget inns to posh hotels and most of them are located in Sabang Beach, the popular surfing spot.
For solo backpackers, Jam and Jen’s Lodge KOBO (Contact Number: +639215983588 /+639162001731) offers single pwede rin mag jowa fan room for as low as P700-1000 per night. The place is along the street parallel to the beach, right beside Costa Pacifica. On non-peak season, you can get the room for as low as P600-1000 for two guest.
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| BAYAN NG BALER AURORA
COCONUT – stands for major agricultural products of the municipality
RAYS OF THE SUN – the number signifies the five (5) barangay in the Poblacion which is the urban core.
BALOD (Mountain Dove) – a large mountain dove (Paloma Montes) that once abundant in the place. The number constitute the thirteent (13) outlying Barangays of the Municipality of Baler.
COCONUT TREE PALM (Palapa ng Niyog) – symbolizes the Barangays, which have been noted for agricultural base with vast rice land.
RICE FIELDS AND SACK OF RICE – represents the second major agricultural products which is palay/rice and the six (6) barangays with vast rice land
SEA (Baler Bay) – characterized the rich marine resources of the place which is potential for fishery and eco-tourism development.
MOUNTAINS – shows endowment with natural resources and sceneries as pristine mountains, luscious forest, rock formation, inland water bodies and minerals as well as beautiful beaches.
BUILT-UP CONFIGURATIONS – it represent the town’s national historical landmark which is the Baler Church, Once served as the Spanish Garrison in the country. The old Municipal hall built during early 1950s, the site since then serves as the center of local government administration.
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BALER LOGO
It was founded as a mission by Franciscan missionaries headed by Fr. Blas Palomino in 1609. ... In 1703 Baler was returned to the Franciscans. On December 27, 1935, a big tidal wave or “tromba marina” wiped out the town, then located at Barrio Sabang.
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| SABANG BEACH
For Php350 only, You got an hour board rental with instructor. I'm kinda nervous since it was my first-time ride like this here in baler bahala na si instructor sakin magmamarunong nalang siguro ako nito hehe., I've been wanting to try this since I find surfers soooo hot. Oops! Well, I just want to belong. Just want to try if I'll look hot too.
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| Riding the Waves of Sabang Beach |
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| WAVE SEASIDE SABANG BEACH
Riding the Waves of Sabang Beach
I never thought that there would ever be a chance that I'll try surfing; I am quite scared of the waves plus I really do not know how to swim like a pro that was why I never dared to. But as the saying goes, "Life starts at the end of your comfort zone" .
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| Ditumabo Fall, the Mother Falls! |
Going Around and Away
Tricycle is the common mode of transport in Baler, minimum fare is P10. It is also the cheapest mode of transportation in touring the town. A tour of Baler can be arranged for as low as P700 (March 2013 rate) for a trike that can sit at most four passengers. The tour includes the attractions around the Poblacion (Baler Museum, Dona Aurora Aragon Quezon House, Baler Church and Plaza), Ermita Hill, Fish Port, Lukso-Lukso Islet, Anao Islet, Diguisit Falls, Mother Falls and the Old Balete Tree.
Buses, vans and jeepneys going to Cabanatuan, San Luis, Maria Aurora, Dipaculao, Dinalungan, Casiguran and Dilasag are stationed in Baler Central Terminal while the Genesis buses to Manila are in their own terminal near the public market.
Baler is also connected to the northern towns of Dipaculao, Dinalungan, Casiguran and Dilasag by commercial boat. There are public boats that depart from its own port known as “Duungan”, but trips are only possible when the sea is calm.
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| The historic Baler Church |
The church of Baler looks very simple but is actually rich with history. Some of the facts I learned from Baler’s website, information from the National Historical Commission and articles from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts surprised me.
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| SEASIDE KODO HOUSE
AFTERNOON GETTING READY GOING BACK HOME IN MANILA;
We headed back to Sabang Beach para last na pagliligo dahil paawi na ng manila,we put all our valuables at the trunk of my box in my motorcycle and were escorted to our cottage keep on my all things para ligpitin. Tired from our early start/last today, we all took a nap. It remained overcast the entire afternoon.
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