Baler Aurora Surfing Capital of the Philippines

Baler is a second-class municipality in the province of Aurora, Philippines.It is the provincial capital of Aurora, located some 230 kilometres (143 miles) north-east of Manila via a mountain pass accessible by bus and private vehicle.

Baler, Aurora – It is popularly called the “Surfing Capital of the Philippines”. If you are new in Aurora, go directly to the local office of Department of Tourism and ask for their free brochure.

How to get there:

Bus Ordinary Aircon - Genesis Bus Line – The bus terminal is located in Cubao, Quezon City. Trip schedule is from 1am to 7am. It will take 7-8 hours to get to Baler.

Deluxe Aircon - Bus schedule is from 12am to 2am. Reservation is a must. Deluxe buses will have you a comfortable and fast trip. It will only take 4 hours to get to Baler.

FYI: Last trip of Ordinary bus is 12noon. The deluxe bus leaves at 3pm.

If you are on your way to Sabang Beach, where most resorts are located, there are tricycle pile at the Bus terminal. Ask them to bring you to Sabang beach.

Tourists and travelers Activity in Baler

• Sabang Beach - the most popular with surf shops and schools that cater to the novice and the seasoned.
• Quezon Park,
• Museo de Baler,
• Old Municipal Hall,
• Doña Aurora Quezon’s House
• Baler Catholic Church
• Ermita Hill,
• Baler Fish Port,
• Lukso Lukso Islets ,
• Diguisit Water Fall,
• Diguisit Beach in Brgy. Zabali,
• Aniao (Anyao) Islets
• Ditumabo Falls and Climb the Century Old Balete Tree
• Dicasalarin Cove 
• PAG-ASA Weather Station in Baler 

Where to Stay:
Bay’s Inn – Budget-friendly place in Sabang, Beach Baler.
Aliya Surf Camp and Resort - Buton St. Brgy. Sabang Beach Baler, Aurora (Php2,100/night)
AMCO Beach Resort - Sabang, Baler, Aurora Rate starts at Php 300 per night
Amihan Aplaya Lodge - Aurora Bitong Ext., Brgy. Sabang, Baler, Aurora Rate starts at Php300 per night:
Amigas Beach front Resort - Sitio Tibag, Brgy. Sabang, Baler, Aurora Rate starts at Php1,500 per night:
Angara Beach Resort - Sabang, Baler, Aurora Rate starts at Php600 per night:
Azbahaen Leisure farm and Resort - Tabing Ilog, Brgy. Reserva, Baler, Aurora Rate starts at Php900 per night:
Bahia De Baler - #080 Buton St., Sitio Labasin, Brgy. Sabang, Baler, Aurora, Philippines Rate starts at Php4,000 per night:
(Note: Rates may change without prior notice. Please contact them to find out the latest rate)