BALER! Yes, I've been to Baler! Of course, Every surfer in town knows Baler. Baler is one of the hottest spots of the surfers because of its huge waves. But Baler is not all about huge waves, seriously it has a lot to offer. Let me share you some of its tourist's spots that you might need to visit when you're in Baler.
Baler is just 5-6 hours away from Manila. Via public transpo, you can take Genesis Bus located in Edsa. They are the only Bus Company that has Direct Route to Baler. The fee is around 700 pesos for Joy Deluxe. If you are planning to drive on your own, take NLEX going to Cabanatuan City. From Cabanatuan, there are two routes to Baler, one is Bongabon road which is for adventurous person due to its zigzag roads and the other is Pantabangan road which is I believe is safer and of course the one I chose.
When you finally landed in Baler, the next thing you will look for is the Sabang Beach!
Well, of course you don't want to miss the fun (surfing) once your feet touch the soft sand of the Sabang Beach.
Once you're done with the fun, you might enjoy visiting the Mother Falls. It is just 20 mins away from the Sabang Beach. By the way, you need to bring an extra shorts and shirt when you plan to go there. Because you will definitely cannot resist to take a cold swim. :)
The next three (3) places where you can also spare some of your time are San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Church, Museo de Baler & the Late Pres. Manuel Quezon's house. They are just few meters away from each other.
And lastly, when going back home to Manila. You can also stop over at Balete Park, to see the Mystic Balete Tree of Baler. This is over 500 years old and one of the Pride of Baler.
I know right? Baler has a lot to offer and not just all about the huge waves. The last thing you have to do is to drive safely home. :)
