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Baler Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

municipality of the Philippines and capital of the province of Aurora

About Baler

Founded in 1609 by Franciscan missionaries, Baler is also the last place held by the Spaniards until they were kicked off in 1899. In 1951, Baler became the capital town of the new province of Aurora, then part of Quezon until it was separated officially in 1978. The "Charlie don't surf" scene inApocalypse Nowwas filmed at Baler, and the movie is credited with popularizing surfing in the Philippines.

Top Attractions in Baler

Explore the best things to see and do in Baler:

  • Aurora Convention Center
  • Aurora Province Welcoming Arch
  • Aurora Provincial Capitol
  • Baler Moto Park
  • Baler sign
  • Balete Tree (Millenium Tree)
  • Barangay Zabali Peak
  • Buencamino View Point

Where to Eat in Baler

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴7-Eleven-Baler Branch
  • 🍴Akyang’s Restaurant, Goto and Ihaw-Ihaw
  • 🍴Bahia de Baler Garden Resort & Restaurant 1
  • 🍴Bay's Inn
  • 🍴Eat All You Can Buffet
  • 🍴Gerry Shan's Place

Where to Stay in Baler

  • 🏨Amihan Aplaya Lodge
  • 🏨Blue Coco Baler Beach House
  • 🏨Casitas Stay and Surf
  • 🏨Charlie's Point Ocean Wave Resort
  • 🏨Costa Pacifica
  • 🏨Hotel Rupert Atienza ( Hotel A)

Baler Travel Guide Sections

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