Best Surfing Site: Baler written by: simplewoman When looking for best surfing site that is near Metro Manila, the very best is Baler, in Aurora Province. It is the birthplace of Philippine surfing.There, tourists could choose surf sites for amateurs or newbies, for middle level surfers, as well as for professionals who seek the adrenalin rush from riding the large sea waves.

Baler is another class municipality and capital of Aurora province, along with the birthplace with the late Philippines President Manuel L. Quezon. It can be located northeast of Metro Manila, and could be reached by land travel, for approximately 5 to 6 hours from Manila, passing over the North Luzon Expressway then to Nueva Ecija, over the road down the Pantabangan Dam after which for the mountain ranges of Sierra Madre. Riding on the bus by bus from Manila costs about US $10 or by tourist coaches, amounting to US...