How to get there

There are narrow roads going to Baler that, however, can give motorists scenic views. The distance between Manila and Baler is around 230 kilometers but if you take the SCTEX, the distance can go as high as 260 kilometers. But this is still the quickest way to go there.

Start in Manila and drive north via NLEX. Exit from Mabalacat and then enter SCTEX. Exit from Tarlac City and continue drive westward via La Paz, then Zaragosa, and then turn left to Aliaga. Continue

What to see, what to do

People come to Baler to surf. It is the best The whole Sabang area is where one tries with instructors and surfboards cost P300 to P400 per hour. Those who wish not to surf with amateurs can head to Cemento where the breaks are bigger.

Sabang Beach is not recommended for swimming. The best place for swimming is at Dicasalarin Cove. Entrance to this cove costs P300 per person, and one needs a sturdy vehicle that can drive along a narrow, winding road to the private resort at Dicalasarin. Otherwise, it is best to just see the cove from the viewdeck at the Pagasa station. The drive to Pagasa and Dicasalarin also takes visitors to the Hanging Bridge, Ermita Hill, Diguisit Falls, and Baler Lighthouse.

Those who wish to retrace Baler’s historic past can visit the San Luis Obispo de Tolosa church. Every Sunday morning, the members of Aeta tribe come there to sell fresh (sweet potato), bananas and

(taro root). In front of the church is the house of Dona Aurora, the wife of Manuel Luis Quezon. It is now converted into a museum. Those who wish to know more