"The Lovely Aurora" Baler by moymoydtraveller


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The Province of Aurora, History

Aurora was formerly a sub-province of Quezon, which in turn was formerly named Tayabas.

Aurora is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is Baler and borders, clockwise from the south, the provinces of Quezon, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, and Isabela. To the east of Aurora is the Philippine Sea.

Before 1979, Aurora was part of the province of Quezon. Aurora was, in fact, named after Aurora A. Quezon, the wife of Pres. Manuel L. Quezon, the president of the Philippine Commonwealth, after whom the mother province was named.

Baler, Aurora Provincial Capital

As the capital and oldest municipality of Aurora Province, Baler is the seat of government and the center for trade and industry. The most progressive town in Aurora, Baler commands the most resorts, public institutions and facilities, as well as business establishments.

Baler itself boast wonderful beaches, mountains of Sierra Madre and historical sites.

Its people are very accomodating and hospitable they are actually glad to see tourist on their town

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Boast their beaches, ideal for surfing
  • Cons:Secluded Province, consumes a lot of time
  • Last visit to Baler: Mar 2008
  • Intro Updated Apr 14, 2008
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