To Do

Experience luxury accommodations and leisure amenities in Bataan's first luxury mountain resort. Rancho Bernardo Luxury Villas & Resort sits on an eight-hectare property within lush mountains and offers private villa stays with outdoor jacuzzis. It also serves as a scenic events space.

Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar ("Acuzar's Philippine Houses") lets you experience luxurious beach resort accommodations and amenities in Spanish colonial-era mansions that were rebuilt in 2003. It offers different heritage experiences, spa services at the Majayjay Wellness & Spa, and six different dining experiences set amidst a romantic beachfront location. It is also a popular location for photoshoots and conventions.

Sisiman Bay offers a sweeping view of Bataan's northernmost tip. It features beautiful rock formations, a pebbly beach, and nearby attractions such as the Sisiman Lighthouse, Mt. San Miguel, and Grotto Hill.

Amanda's Marine Products offers a wide range of delicacies that let you taste the flavors of Balanga. Their sautéed shrimp paste (ginisang bagoong alamang) is a must-try dip for green or ripe mangoes. They also sell a wide range of processed marine products such as dried fish (tuyo), smoked fish (tinapa), and bottled products such as milkfish (bangus) in corn oil and smoked fish flakes, among others.
 

PopUp Arts & Crafts carries meaningful arts, crafts, gift items, and even pieces of art proudly created by locals. Bring home a woven bamboo basket, honey, and other products sourced from the indigenous Aeta people.
 

When in Balanga Market, shoppers should include smoked fish in their haul. The market sells a variety of dried and smoked fish like tilapia and tunsoy wrapped in brown paper, ready to be brought home and consumed with a pile of hot rice and fried egg for breakfast or any time of the day.

Balanga Wetland Park is considered a natural outdoor museum and haven for birdwatchers. The sanctuary has several viewing decks where visitors can observe the birds from a safe distance. Every year, the park hosts an Ibong Dayo Festival which is dedicated to the appreciation of migratory birds in the area.

Dicasalarin Cove offers a quieter corner away from the busier beaches of Baler. Owned by the Angara family, the cove features pristine blue waters and light-colored sand. It also offers access to the Baler Lighthouse which overlooks Dicasalarin Point.
 

Baler's Ermita Hill contains a treasure of historical landmarks. Aside from offering a panoramic view of Sabang Beach and the Pacific Ocean, the hike up reveals several interesting sights along the way: Tromba Marina sculptures at the base, which commemorates the tsunami that almost wiped out the town in 1735, a small tunnel that used to be a bandits' escape route, the historical Ermita Hill Chapel and marker, and the White Cross that lies at the top of the hill.

Learn about Baler's rich but understated history in this historical museum. It contains artifacts and relics significant to the town's history, such as Franciscan memorabilia from when the Franciscans settled from 1609 to 1899 and Chinese porcelain from the Galleon Trade. A statue of former Philippine President Manuel Quezon, who was born in Baler, lies in the center of the park while its facade is marked by a cold cast sculpture by Toym Imao.