Baler _ Province of Aurora
Baler is a second-class municipality in the province of Aurora, Philippines. It is the provincial capital of Aurora. It is located some 230 kilometres (143 miles) north-east of Manila via a mountain pass accessible by bus and private vehicle. It is host to spectacular geographic formations and is situated on a vast plain at the south end of Baler Bay, a contiguous segment of the Philippine Sea.
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Balete Park & Millennium Tree_Maria Aurora
An old balete tree standing in the middle of the park is the most visited tourist spot in Aurora. A 'Millenium Tree" and the largest tree of it's kind in Asia,and would take 60 grown men,holding one another to encircle it's gigantic trunk.The tree is said to be 600 year old and due to it's age ,the tree's thick roots have grown above the ground,such that caves have formed under various sections of the trunk which attracted tourists to explore inside.
Ditumabo Falls
The falls is located in the municipality of San Luis ,Aurora.The crystal clear water of Ditumabo Falls gushes endlessly, flowing and twisting among countless rocks and boulders. The trek to the falls will take around 45 to 60 minutes wherein the trekker unavoidably come upon fallen or cut logs that serve as either natural bridges or obstacles .Approximately 140 feet high, the falls are surrounded by huge cliffs, an unforgettable sight for nature lovers! Furthermore,food stalls are also available before the start of the trek.
Quezon Memorial Park
This park was developed in honor and in memory of the late president Manuel L. Quezon. A marker fenced by concrete and set on a circular cement platform serves as a landmark of Baler, the birthplace of Quezon. Museo the Baler is also located in the park.
Museo de Baler
The Hanging Bridge
Sunrise viewing
The historical Baler Church
The last Spanish garrison of four officers and 50 men was besieged by Filipino insurgents from June 27, 1898 to July 2, 1899 in this church. This was the last pocket of resistance of the Spanish Armed Forces to surrender to American troops
Quezon's rest house (replica)
Ermita Hill
Ermita Hill had its own share of history as it became witness to the devastating tidal waves that struck Baler in the 1700s. The families who survived the disaster were said to have climbed up the hill for safety.