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Maria Aurora, Philippines

Maria Aurora is a town of 6,807 people in Central Luzon, Philippines, founded in July 21, 1949.

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Population6,807 GeoNames
RegionCentral Luzon
Elevation66 m 217 ft
FoundedJuly 21, 1949
Time zoneAsia/Manila
Land area426.2 km²
Nearest airportDr.Juan C. Angara Airport (BQA) 8 km

Why visit Maria Aurora

Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 56 places to eat, 74 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Mount Dimanibung and Museo de Baler.

About Maria Aurora

Maria Aurora, officially the Municipality of Maria Aurora (Tagalog: Bayan ng Maria Aurora; Ilocano: Ili ti Maria Aurora), is the only landlocked municipality in the province of Aurora, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 45,972 people.

From the Wikipedia article Maria Aurora, Aurora (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Travel tips from other travellers: Maria Aurora on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Things to do11

Mount Dimanibung

Scenic view · 7.1 km

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Mother Falls

Waterfall · 13.5 km

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White cross

Scenic view · 12.6 km

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Baler Bay Viewpoint

Scenic view · 12.3 km

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Baler Hanging Bridge

Bridge · 11.5 km

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Baler Lighthouse

Lighthouse · 11.4 km

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Caunayan Falls

Waterfall · 13.2 km

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Diguisit Rocks Viewpoint

Scenic view · 14.0 km

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Duongan bridge

Scenic view · 10.7 km

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Rocks Viewpoint

Scenic view · 12.4 km

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Sabang Beach Viewpoint

Scenic view · 12.3 km

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Museums and landmarks16

Museo de BalerCC BY-SA 3.0

Museo de Baler

Museum · 10.3 km

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Maria Aurora Quezon Ancestral House

Museum · 10.4 km

Rizal Street, Baler

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RV cacao farmCC BY-SA 4.0

RV cacao farm

Monument and historic site · 9.8 km

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Arboterum of Aurora

Monument and historic site · 12.4 km

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Asia's Largest Balete Tree

Monument and historic site · 3.0 km

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Baler surfboard sign

Monument and historic site · 12.4 km

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Baler Welcome Arch

Monument and historic site · 8.7 km

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Castillo - Ancient escape tunnel

Monument and historic site · 12.0 km

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Douglas McArthur Vehicle

Monument and historic site · 10.3 km

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Ermita Hall Sign

Monument and historic site · 12.4 km

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Manuel Quezon Vehicle

Monument and historic site · 10.4 km

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National Museum of the Philippines – Baler

Museum · 6.3 km

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Parks, trails and playgrounds12

Ermita Hill

Park · 12.4 km

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Quezon Memorial Park

Park · 10.3 km

Quezon Street, Baler

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Art & Zeny Coconut Farm

Park · 1.0 km

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Baler Municipal Park

Park · 9.3 km

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Balete Tree Park

Park · 3.0 km

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Cemento Beach

Beach · 13.0 km

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Diguisit Beach

Beach · 14.1 km

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Ditumabo Falls Jump-off

Hiking and trails · 11.8 km

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Ditumabo Falls Jump-off

Hiking and trails · 12.3 km

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Ermita Hill Park

Park · 12.4 km

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Lipit Bih-agon Beach

Beach · 9.0 km

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Sabang Beach

Beach · 10.8 km

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Restaurants and cafes56

The Shack

Restaurant · Filipino · 11.4 km

Indian cuisine

Mo,We-Su 08:00-20:00

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leonde Travellers Inn

Restaurant · Asian, Regional · 3.7 km

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Crashpad

Restaurant · International, Filipino, Pizza, Italian Pizza · 10.6 km

Tu-Fr 14:00-23:00; Sa-Su 11:00-23:00

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Delia'sBaguio BakeryCC BY-SA 4.0

Delia'sBaguio Bakery

Bakery · 9.8 km

Quezon Street

Sa 05:30-18:00; Su-Fr 05:30-20:30

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Sevens GrillCC BY-SA 4.0

Sevens Grill

Restaurant · Seafood · 9.8 km

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Sweet Alina

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 9.5 km

Cafe, also serves Yema Palitaw and cakes.

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Ai-Ai's Cafe and Resto

Restaurant · Coffee Shop · 10.2 km

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Aliya Restaurant

Restaurant · 10.5 km

Buton Street, Baler

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Babes resto and grillCC BY-SA 4.0

Babes resto and grill

Restaurant · 8.9 km

Qurino Street

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Bahia de Baler Bar and Restaurant

Restaurant · 10.8 km

Buton Street, Baler

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Bay-ler View

Bar and pub · 10.8 km

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Blue Point restaurant

Restaurant · Asian · 10.4 km

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History

The original settlers of the town now known as Maria Aurora were Bugkalot. These people are characterized as barbaric, wild and head hunters. They first established their settlement in an area known as "Egabong" (meaning muddy stream) and was considered at that time as "no man's land", since no Christian dared to enter the place for fear of beheading.

The arrival of a man from Liliw, Laguna named Jose Bitong who was considered the first Christian adventurer/settler, changed the course of events when he married a young Bugkalot lady and later won the admiration and confidence of the Bugkalots. From then on, he became one of their dynamic leaders and was respected by the Bugkalot Tribe and Christians as well. This opened the gate for Spanish missionaries to settle in the area and convert the settlers to Catholicism.

In 1771, the settlement was named and known as San Jose de Casecnan or San Jose de Casignan in honor of Jose Bitong and Casecnan River which the Spanish believed it flows near the settlement.

From the History section of Maria Aurora, Aurora on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay74

Churches and places of worship17

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Shopping8

Gas and EV charging17

Schools, colleges and libraries101

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Healthcare10

Map of Maria Aurora

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Getting there and nearby towns

Dr.Juan C. Angara Airport (BQA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 km away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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