Aurora is one of the best and the most sought after tourist destinations of Philippines. It was initially explored by Juan De Salcedo during the year 1571; during his journey from Laguna he reached Casiguran and Baler. This beautiful area was adversely affected by tidal waves arising from Pacific Ocean. Due this the entire area was destroyed and the surviving people moved away from the coast and founded village Binondo in 1814.This area is situated on the extreme side of the Sierra Madre Mountain range of Luzon. Aurora province is surrounded by Isabela on the north, Pacific Ocean on the east and from west side by Nueva Ecija province, Viscaya and Quirino.

In 1951, municipalities came into existence which now comprises the province of Aurora which was later changed into the Maria Aurora. On August 13, 1979 Aurora emerged as an individual province.

The Province of Aurora is blessed with a range of historical, natural and entertaining sites. During your tour to Aurora you will find a range of attractions in form of historical sites such as Catholic churches, home of former president of Philippines Manuel L.Quezon.

The must visit attractions of province is the Manuel Quezon Memorial Shrine which has gained the fame as the tallest building of Quezon City. The height of the building is about 66 meters and was built in honor of Manuel Quezon. This shrine consists of three towers which represent birth, life and death and are topped by the three angles known as Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Another prominent and marvelous historically significant structure is the Baler Catholic Church which was constructed from the bricks and sand found in Baler town. The present structure of church was built in 1939 but one can find the details such as a bell and various artifacts.

Aurora also offers some of the pristine and secluded beaches. Aurora offers some of the most exotic and unexplored beaches. Beaches such as the Ampere Beach, Dinadiawan Beach, Baler Beach and many beaches offer exquisite views of Pacific Ocean. Dinadiawan Beach is known for its most ideal natural setting offering beautiful and attractive scenic landscapes. This resort free beach is surrounded by beautiful and lush greenery of Sierra Madre Mountain Range.

The beaches of Aurora offers an ideal setting for surfing loving people as it offers some of the most favorable and safe surfing points. These surfing points are ideal for both beginner and with experience. Sabang Beach, Cemento Beach, Lindy's Point, Charlie's Point are the best known for their surfing friendly waves. It offers surfing waves for the entire year but the waves during the month from October to February are considered as the best. One can also go for other adventurous aquatic sports such as snorkeling, windsurfing and scuba diving.

It also offers some of the best accommodation options in form of resorts. Resorts such as AMCO beach resort, Bay's Inn are the most popular resorts offering panoramic views of the ocean side. Bay's Inn is the most sought after resorts among the tourists and as well as with the locals. The rooms of the resorts are equipped with all the modern amenities and facilities for making your stay a memorable one.

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