Getting There and Around

Exploring around would be much more convenient if you have your own vehicle, preferably a high-ground clearance 4x4 one.
Commuting
You can take a bus to Baler via the Genesis bus line (EDSA corner New York Ave., Cubao, QC; Tel No. 632 5510842). The trip takes 6-7 hours. Once in Baler, contact the tourism board and request for suggested tours and your other travel needs.

The province can be accessed from Manila via two routes, the Canili-Pantabangan road and the Baler-Bongabon Road. The former takes a route through the Pantabangan Dam in Nueva Ecija and leads into the town of Maria Aurora then Baler.
The latter route leads up the Sierra Madre Mountains through winding unpaved roads to the town of San Luis and ends in Baler.
If one needs to go to the other towns of the province of Aurora, one can always get off at the Central Terminal in Baler, Aurora and take a jeepney or tricycle to the central aurora towns of San Luis, Dipaculao, Maria Aurora or a non-airconditioned bus (D-Liner) to the northern towns (Dinalungan, Casiguran, and Dilasag). To go to Dingalan, Aurora one has to get off the bus at Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija and take another bus to Dingalan, Aurora.

Air Transportation
SEAIR has 8:00 AM flights from Manila to Baler every Friday and Monday. SEAIR then flies back from Baler to Manila at 9:30 AM.

SEAir planes will actually land on an airfield in San Luis, which is currently maintained and manned by the Philippine Army. It can accommodate light chartered aircraft such as Cessnas, Fokkers, Islanders, Sunrisers and other light planes and helicopters. A flight from Manila takes about 45 minutes. The airfield is only about 20 minutes away by land to Baler.

Another private airstrip is located in Motyong, Casiguran. This is currently being rehabilitated.

For travel information on Aurora contact the Aurora Provincial Tourism Office at telefax (042) 209-4373 or email tourism_aurora@yahoo.com.

Ditumabo Falls - 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 traverses several kilometers through the river and over a few steep mountain trails surrounding the falls on both banks. Occasionally, the trekker will 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!

The Biggest Tree in Asia Can Be Found in Aurora!

The 600-year old Banyan Tree (locally known as Balete Tree) found in Maria Aurora, Aurora measures 50 meters in height and its leaves stretch ¼ hectares wide. Its enormous trunk is equivalent to 62 men formed into a human chain. Because it’s old, the tree’s roots have grown above ground, forming caves under various sections of the trunk.

Baler, Aurora - Lindy's Point

(Baler, Aurora) Further North of Sabang Beach, Lindy's Point is a newly discovered surfing spot. The place is within 15-minute walking distance from Bay's Inn or Bahia de Baler. The locals of Baler can be your guide in going to this place; most of them are very accomodating to guest and tourist alike.