17 places to discover
Ampere Beach is a coastal attraction in Barangay Dianed, Dipaculao, Aurora, facing the Philippine Sea. It is known for its long stretch of gray sand mixed with pebbles and boulders, scattered rock formations, and strong Pacific waves. Located north of Baler along the Dipaculao coastline, the beach offers a natural, undeveloped setting popular for sightseeing, photography, and coastal walks.
Aniao Islets are a pair of small, uninhabited rocky islets in Baler Bay off the coast of Baler, Aurora, on the eastern seaboard of Luzon. Located a short boat ride from Sabang Beach, they are known for their distinctive rock formations and scenic seascape. Largely natural and undeveloped, the islets serve as a prominent landmark in Baler Bay and a focal point for sightseeing and island-hopping boat tours from Baler town.
Baler Church, formally San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Parish Church, is a historic Catholic church in central Baler, Aurora, Philippines. Located beside the municipal plaza and Museo de Baler, it is notable as the site of the 1898-1899 Siege of Baler, the last stand of Spanish forces in the Philippines. Originally established in 1611 and rebuilt in 1939 after destruction by a 1735 tsunami and earthquake, it features simple Spanish colonial architecture and remains an active parish and heritage landmark.
Balete Park in Barangay Quirino, Maria Aurora, Aurora, is a nature park centered on the Millennium Balete Tree, considered the largest Balete tree in Asia and estimated to be over 600 years old. Located along the Baler-Casiguran Road, the park preserves the massive tree with its extensive aerial roots and canopy. It serves as a major ecotourism stop in Aurora, offering visitors a close view of the historic tree and surrounding landscaped grounds.
Casapsapan Beach is a secluded white-sand beach in Barangay Culat, Casiguran, Aurora, facing the Philippine Sea and Casapsapan Bay. Located north of Casiguran town proper, it is known for its fine light-colored sand, clear waters, and relatively undeveloped coastline. The beach is part of a quiet fishing community and offers a natural, low-density coastal setting away from major resort development.
Caunayan Falls is a forest waterfall located in Barangay L. Pimentel, municipality of San Luis, Aurora Province, Philippines. Set within a lush, forested area with river and rock formations, it features cascading waters flowing into a natural basin suitable for wading and swimming. The falls is known for its relatively accessible trek, natural surroundings, and tranquil environment, making it a popular day-trip destination for visitors exploring northern Aurora's natural attractions.
Cemento Beach is a coastal beach in Barangay Zabali, Baler, Aurora, facing Baler Bay on the eastern coast of Luzon. Located south of Sabang Beach near the Baler Fish Port, it is named after an old cement plant in the area. Known for its dark sand, rocky shoreline and consistent waves, it is a quieter alternative to Sabang for surfing and sightseeing, offering views of the Sierra Madre mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
Dicasalarin Cove is a secluded white-sand cove located in Barangay Zabali, Baler, Aurora, on the eastern coast of Luzon facing the Pacific Ocean. Enclosed by forested hills and rocky headlands, it is known for its clear waters, cream-colored sand, rock formations and views of nearby islets. Privately managed and accessible by rough road or boat, it offers a quiet beach setting away from central Baler town.
Diguisit Beach is a public beach in Barangay Zabali, Baler, Aurora, located north of Baler town proper along the Pacific coast. It is known for its stretch of light sand interspersed with large rock formations and boulders, views of the Aniao Islets offshore, and strong Pacific waves. Unlike the main surfing beach of Sabang, it offers a quieter, scenic setting associated with a small fishing community and nearby Diguisit Falls.
Dingalan White Beach is a coastal beach in Barangay Paltic, Dingalan, Aurora, facing the Pacific Ocean. It is known for its long stretch of light gray to off-white sand, calm to moderate waters in season, and views of surrounding hills and the Dingalan Bay. The beach serves as the main beachfront area of Dingalan town and is a base for boat trips to nearby caves and rock formations.
Ditumabo Mother Falls, also called Mother Falls, is a prominent waterfall in Barangay Ditumabo, municipality of San Luis, Aurora Province, Philippines. Located within the Sierra Madre foothills about 12 km from Baler, it features a 40-50 meter cascade dropping into a large natural pool surrounded by dense forest. It is notable as Aurora's most visited waterfall, accessed by a guided forest trek with river crossings.
The Doña Aurora Aragon Quezon House is a reconstructed heritage house museum in Baler, Aurora, Philippines. Located in the town center near Museo de Baler, it replicates the ancestral home of Aurora Aragon Quezon, wife of President Manuel L. Quezon and former First Lady. Built in traditional Filipino style with wood and nipa, the house displays period furniture, photographs and memorabilia. It serves as a historical landmark commemorating her life and the Quezon family's ties to Baler.
Ermita Hill is a forested hilltop park and viewpoint in Barangay Zabali, Baler, Aurora, overlooking Baler Bay and the Pacific Ocean. It is notable as the site where families took refuge during the 1735 tsunami that destroyed old Baler, allowing the town to be re-established. The hill features a chapel, a large cross, historical markers, and statues depicting the event, and is a popular spot for panoramic views and local history.
The Hanging Bridge in Zabali, Baler, Aurora is a pedestrian suspension bridge crossing the Tibag-Sabang River between Barangay Zabali and Barangay Sabang. Constructed with steel cables and wooden planks, it was built to provide local foot access and has become a tourist attraction. It is notable for its swaying structure, river and mountain views, and as a vantage point for photography and observing daily life along the river.
Lukso-Lukso Islets are a pair of small rocky islets off Diguisit Beach in Barangay Zabali, Baler, Aurora, Philippines, within Baler Bay facing the Philippine Sea. The islets are notable for their distinctive rock formations separated by a narrow channel and are best viewed from the coast or by boat. They form part of Baler's coastal scenery alongside nearby Aniao Islets and are a common stop on local island-hopping and sightseeing tours.
Museo de Baler is a two-storey history museum located on Quezon Street in Baler, Aurora, Philippines. It serves as the provincial museum of Aurora and commemorates the town's role as the birthplace of former President Manuel L. Quezon and his wife Doña Aurora Quezon. The museum displays artifacts, photographs, dioramas and memorabilia related to the Siege of Baler, local culture, and provincial history, making it a central cultural landmark in Baler town proper.
Sabang Beach is a long grey-sand beach in Barangay Sabang, Baler, Aurora, on the eastern coast of Luzon facing the Pacific Ocean. Located a few minutes from Baler town proper, it is the main tourism and surfing hub of Aurora province. Known for consistent waves suitable for beginners and intermediate surfers, the beach is lined with resorts, surf schools, and eateries, and serves as the central coastal attraction of Baler Bay.