Millennium Tree (Balete Tree)

The Millennium Tree in Maria Aurora, Aurora is a giant and ancient balete tree believed to be around 600 years old. Located in Balete Park, Brgy. Quirino, it’s known as one of the biggest balete trees in Asia. The tree stands about 60 meters tall, and its wide trunk can take up to 60 people holding hands to fully circle it. What makes it special is the large hollow inside its roots—you can actually walk inside the tree, and it can fit around 10 to 15 people at once. Locals believe it’s a mystical tree, with stories of spirits living inside it.