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✍️ 10 BEST TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN BALER, AURORA:
📍 OVERVIEW:
• AURORA is a province in the Philippines located in the eastern part of Central Luzon region, facing the Philippine Sea. It borders, clockwise from the south, the provinces of QUEZON, BULACAN, NUEVA ECIJA, NUEVA VIZCAYA, QUIRINO, & ISABELA.
Before 1979, Aurora was part of the province of Quezon. Aurora was, in fact, named after AURORA ARAGON, the wife of PRES. MANUEL L. QUEZON, the president of the Philippine Commonwealth, after whom the mother province was named.
• BALER, a coastal town that sits northeast of the Philippines’ capital, Manila, that is known for surfing & its many natural & historical landmarks. The Province of Aurora is a perfect eco-tourism destination rich in both natural & cultural attractions. Anchoring its tourism development using the Canopy to Corals (C2C) Concept, it ensures the conservation & protection of its natural & physical environs, from the top of the mountains to its flatlands down to the bottom of the ocean. Its tourism products: SURF, DIVE, TREK & REVEL fit not only the adventurous souls but also serve as a haven for serenity & relaxation. It is famous for various historical & natural attractions & is home to the 1st Pres. of the Philippine Commonwealth, Manuel L. Quezon. It is tagged as the “BIRTHPLACE OF PHILIPPINE SURFING".
BALER, AURORA is also an ALL YEAR ROUND TOURIST DESTINATION. The province is a prime spot for not just surfing but also other outdoor adventures such as NATURE TREKKING ACTIVITIES, SNORKELING, SCUBA DIVING & SIHTSEEING. BALER is also the playground of LANDSCAPE & ASTRO PHOTOGRAPHERS.
📍10 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN BALER AURORA:
1. ICONIC BALER SIGNAGE AT BALER TOWN PLAZA = Town Plazas are a great way to observe & get to know Baler & the locals. Aside from it serving as the local activity center, it also holds quite a few historical & artistic artifacts that you can check out.
2. QUEZON MEMORIAL PARK (MANUEL LUIS QUEZON MONUMENT) & MUSEO DE BALER (BALER MUSEUM) = If you want to delve deeper into Baler’s history or even the Philippines in general, then MUSEO DE BALER is certainly the place you should visit. You’ll find that the museum’s collections date back to the Spanish Colonization.
4. BALETE PARK & MILLENNIUM TREE = The Millennium Tree in Balete Park is the largest tree of its kind in Asia. It is also a more than 600 years old Balete tree & was designated as the country’s official millennium tree. Tourists love visiting this magnificent tree & exploring the caves & crevices that were formed from its roots.
4. DOÑA AURORA ARAGON - QUEZON ANCESTRAL HOUSE = Another great piece of art & architecture that shows Baler’s history & culture can be found in Doña Aurora Ancestral House. This once residence of the late Pres. Manuel L. Quezon & his wife, Aurora Quezon, is now turned into a museum, a time capsule of some sort as you’ll find everyday objects, photographs, & more.
5. BALER CATHOLIC CHURCH (SAN LUIS OBISPO DE TOLOSA PARISH CHURCH) = This small church near the town plaza symbolizes a significant history not just of Baler or the Philippines, but of the world as well. The Baler Catholic Church is the key venue of the world’s longest siege w/c took place from 1898 - 1899 called the SIEGE OF BALER.
6. BALER HANGING BRIDGE @ ZABALI ROAD = The Baler Hanging Bridge wasn’t made as a tourist spot. It was initially intended for the locals who use it to cross to the other. However, because of the view, it shows off of the river.
7. ERMITA HILL & TROMBA MARINA SCULPTURE = ERMITA HILL played a significant role in Baler’s history as it saved people from a tsunami during the 18th century. That’s why visitors can find statues at the hill to commemorate this historic event.
8. DICASALARIN COVE "DICA" & LIGHTHOUSE = The DICASALARIN COVE is a secret beach located beside the DICASALARIN BEACH. Visitors who want to see the entirety of the cove can go up the hill where a lighthouse can be accessed as well.
9. DIGISIT FALL = Pretty accessible. Tourists visit love visiting this place just near the main road. It’s a pretty short trek which makes it all the greater to include in your itinerary.
10. DIGUISIT BEACH, ROCK FORMATIONS & ANIAO ISLET = One of the famous surf spots in Baler. Even from afar, you can immediately see this natural creation that creates such a picturesque landscape, especially during sunsets. These rock formations also create little whirlpools whenever the waves are strong or the tide is high.
📍 OTHER TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN BALER AURORA:
👣 Dingalan, Aurora
👣 Joker's Hideaway
👣 Parang Hills, Dilasag
👣 Vincent Gonzales Art Museum
👣 Bulawan Falls, Dinalungan
👣 Caunayan Falls
👣 Dialang Falls
👣 Ditumabo Mother Falls
👣 Singep Falls
👣 Dimadimalangat Islets
👣 Lukso-Lukso Islets
👣 Ampere Beach
👣 Canawer Beach, Dilasag
👣 Casapsapan Beach
👣 Dinadiawan Beach
👣 Sabang Beach...
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