Biak-na-Bato National Park National Park

Address: Biak-na-Bato National Park, San Miguel, Bulacan / Central Luzon region, Philippines

Hours: Daylight hours; visitor services vary by local management

Admission: Entrance fees apply; check the Philippines Department of Environment and Natural Resources or local park office for current rates

Biak-na-Bato National Park is a protected area in Bulacan province in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines that conserves karst plateaus, caves, and river valleys. The park is notable for its network of caves and rugged upland terrain as well as its role in Philippine revolutionary history.

Historically the cave complex was used by Emilio Aguinaldo and other revolutionary leaders in the late 19th century; the area is associated with the Pact of Biak-na-Bato of 1897. Today the park is visited for spelunking, hiking, and historical interest.

The park spans upland sections of Bulacan province and is accessed from towns in the surrounding lowlands; it protects both natural karst features and cultural-historical sites.

• Historical significance: Site of the 1897 Pact of Biak-na-Bato negotiations and used as revolutionary headquarters by Emilio Aguinaldo during the Philippine Revolution.
• Park purpose: Declared a national park to protect both its natural karst landscape and its role in Philippine history; visitors come for caves, hiking, and history interpretation.

What to See#

• Aguinaldo Cave: A network of caves used historically as hideouts and headquarters during the Philippine revolutionary period, most notably Aguinaldo Cave which is associated with Emilio Aguinaldo.
• Plateau and river valleys: Extensive upland terrain and river valleys that form the park’s natural attractions, including karst formations and forested plateaus.

Biak-na-Bato is in central Luzon. From Manila, drive north on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and follow regional roads toward San Miguel, Bulacan; travel time is roughly 2-3 hours depending on traffic. Public buses to San Miguel are available from various terminals; arrange local transport to the park entrance.

• Hire a local guide for rainforest trails and historical cave sites - guides know safe routes and local history.
• Bring insect repellent and rain protection; sudden tropical showers are common year-round.
• Combining a visit with a stay in nearby towns like San Miguel helps with logistics and local transportation.