My Visit to Ermita Hill in Baler

Written by Lerry Turgo • November 14, 2025 in Nature, Tourist Spot

Ermita Hill is one that you must visit while in Baler. I went there on November 08, 2025.

I took some videos to show how beautiful this place is.

Ermita Hills is located in Mt. Dibudalan at Sitio Dicaloyungan, Barangay Zabali, Baler. This was the place where the residents of Baler climbed to survive from Tromba Marino in 1735.

At the entrance, you will see the statue of tromba Marino that narrates the story.

The Tromba Marina statues on Ermita Hill, showing a family climbing a rocky slope to escape a rushing wave, surrounded by lush greenery. — The Tromba Marina monument at Ermita Hill. Capturing the moment when families climbed to safety during the historic tidal wave of 1735.

There are two ways to reach the top of Ermita Hill. One is to use the stairs located near the Tromba Marino Statue – make sure you are ready to sweat. And the other entrance is where you can use vehicles up to the Hill.

As you approach the top, you will see the view of Ermita and many different kinds of trees.

A quiet, tree-covered pathway winding up Ermita Hill, where warm morning light filters through the forest canopy — The peaceful, tree-shaded path leading up to Ermita Hill

And you will also see one of the cottages. From there you can see the full view of town of Baler below.

Gazebo overlooking the ocean and the town of Baler from Ermita Hill on a clear sunny day — A peaceful viewpoint at Ermita Hill in Baler, offering a wide view of the ocean and the town below.

The next cottage is a small chapel and nearby is the ancient viewing point and tunnel.

Mini chapel at Ermita Hill surrounded by trees with a view of the ocean in the background — The mini chapel at Ermita Hill, a quiet spot with a beautiful view of the ocean from above.

Once you reach the very top of Ermita, you can see the circular space surrounded by cottages and trees. Anyone may use the cottages, this is the place where you can relax, dine with your friends, classmates or family while enjoying the nature and the view of Pacific Ocean.

Open field at Ermita Hill with scattered pillars, cottages, and a building in the background under a bright sky — The open field at Ermita Hill, surrounded by pillars and cottages, creating a wide and peaceful space to explore.

I remember when I was young, we used to go to Ermita Hill with my family every Holy Week.

When in college, this became our hangout spot with my classmates since ASCOT(my school) was just walking distance to Ermita.

A group of young students posing together on a forest trail at Ermita Hill. They are smiling, doing playful hand signs, and standing close to each other among the trees. — I am the one on the left doing the ‘pogi sign,’ wearing sky blue, together with my college classmates during our 2011 trip to Ermita Hill, one of our most unforgettable moments from 4th college.

Until now, I still amazed every time I visit Ermita. It reminds me how beautiful Baler is.

The Best time to visit Ermita is between 8am to 4pm. So you can still enjoy the view from the top.

Scenic coastal view from Ermita Hill in Baler with mountain range, river bridge, lush greenery, and waves along the shoreline under a bright cloudy sky. — Overlooking Baler’s coastline from Ermita Hill, with sweeping views of the bay, bridge, and mountains.

Wide ocean view from Ermita Hill in Baler, showing gentle waves, deep blue-green water, and a backdrop of distant mountain ranges beneath a partly cloudy sky. — A serene ocean vista from Ermita Hill, with the mountains of Aurora rising softly in the distance.

Lastly, if you are looking for a place with history, nature, and a nice view. Ermita Hill should be in your list.

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