Driving to Baler Aurora

[vinj]

We stayed at Costa Pacifica when we went to Baler last year. I enjoyed the twists and turns of the drive going there. I could have done a much faster pace but I was afraid my passengers might puke their breakfast.

My family is used to such drives thankfully; my youngest still prefers using the child car seat as it has good lumbar support while my elder child knows well enough to take some motion meds and eat light to keep nausea in check.

I'm more of a San Juan LU fan than Baler, but Baler has a more laid back (i.e. rural) vibe than San Juan because it has less restaurants and people.

If going with family, Costa Pacifica is your best bet although it's really overpriced for what you get. It's just that the other hotels are more geared to the backpacker market than families. Nice pool though in Costa though.

The road to Baler is full of corners in Pantabangan but the quality of the cement is a bit shoddy.

Beach is *meh*, greyer sand than San Juan. Waves are good though and perfect for beginners.

Right now we usually choose to spend one day going around then one day lounging around which is why getting a good resort or hotel is always a priority even if it costs more. Ten years ago when we were just about starting off, we'd find the cheapest and most fun accommodations then hack it out anywhere. Age

My pickup ride gets rough on poorly cemented roads though (not bouncy... but you get rattled).