One of the better sights to check out at Baler might just be the Diguisit Rock Formations. Taking a page from the Treasures of Bolinao, these rock formations are much larger in size as they are easily three or four stories tall.
When we visited the area, the tide had just receded to reveal quite a large area of sand and rock on the ground. And since the beach wasn’t purely composed of sand, there were a few shallow puddles of water with fish and other marine life trapped in them.
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Rock Formations
Getting to the Diguisit Rock Formations is quite easy as all one has to do is head out towards the North-Eastern part of Baler. Unlike the Bingabon route, this one is fully cemented, with just a short part being the detour around a bridge undergoing construction.
Rock Formations
Vehicles can park on the side of the road closest to the mountain for free. And after finding a shaded spot, all one has to do is cross the street to take a steep but short flight of stairs. At the bottom of the steps is the beach that leads to three Diguisit Rock Formations that are within walking distance to each other. Additional formations can be found up and down the road and will need a few minutes’ travel time.
[There is a batch of the rock formations that are closer to each other.]
Walking on the sandy part is not problem and can be done barefoot. But since there is a honeycomb of rocks on the shore, Aqua Shoes or slippers would help avoid injuries from the sharp and slippery rocks. Boat shoes, or any type of rubber shoes, will also work if you don’t plan on dipping with them in the water.
Rock Formations
[I avoid bringing wet shoes, even boat shoes, in a car.]
Centuries of being battered by waves have carved out a several huge Diguisit Rock Formations within Baler. When it comes to size, they are probably about as tall as some of the shorter Chocolate Hills in Bohol. But instead of being covered with carpet-like grass during the rainy season, these rock formations just have very few shrubs growing out of them.
Rock Formation
Unlike their limestone counterparts in Bohol and Palawan, the Diguisit Rock Formations appear to be composed mainly of rock with a few sandwiched layers of sand. On one hand, this random sandwiching can make it dangerous to climb because hand and footholds may crumble when too much weight is placed on them. And since one will end up falling on rocks instead of sand or water, it would be best to avoid climbing them.
Beach
On the other hand, the rock formations have quite a lot of texture, making them visually unique. Taking a tripod would be an excellent idea as you won’t have to carry it too far and there are enough dry patches of sand to place it on.
Exploring the different Diguisit Rock Formations, as well as the rocky beach, can make people lose track of time. And since the Baler sky is one of the bluest I have ever encountered, your skin may burn sooner than in other beaches.
So before you head out for pictures, I suggest slathering on a healthy amount of sun block. A cap and a pair of sun glasses should also go a long way to keeping some of the burning sun at bay.
Final Thoughts
Beach
As I mentioned in an earlier article to Sabang Beach, I’m not a surfer so the Diguisit Rock Formations are probably my favorite thing to see in the entire Baler. Seeing the result of centuries’ worth of waves is a testament of how remarkable and beautiful Mother Nature is. And while we were only present during the low tide, there was quite a bit to see and experience as we walked towards the beach.
Must Do’s
- Bring a pair of Aqua Shoes or slippers as the sand can get hot during the day.
- Apply a generous amount of sunblock.
- Carry a tripod with you as there are enough dry places to set it on.
- Check out more pictures at the Diguisit Rock Formations Gallery at Crazy About Pictures.
Must Don’ts
- Do not attempt to climb the Diguisit Rock Formations as a fall can be very dangerous.
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