Biak na Bato Rocks
Above: Biak na Bato Cave
Declared as a National Park by Manuel L. Quezon in 1937. Historians mentioned that there was a time where in these caves Emilio Aguinaldo himself found refuge while he fought his battles against the Spaniards.
The caves of Biak na Bato are not ordinary caves as everybody who’s been there says. The caves are naturally sculpted with huge stalactites and rock formation that hikers found to be simply fascinating. There are not just one or two caves to get into but so many caves to. There are over a hundred caves to explore in Biak na Bato.
Below: Bridge in Biak na Bato
Each cave has guides and you would be guided by Biak na Bato management and the DENR (Department of Environment and Natural Resources). There’s a limit of 10 persons per guide and the tour prices range form 150 to 300 pesos.
Below : Biak na Bato Rocks
Ways to get there
Take the passage of North Luzon Tollway and make an exit in Sta. Rita/Baliuag. From the exit go north towards Plaridel, this highway is called the National Highway, that is about 28 kilometers. Take caution in driving, there are Y intersections along the way and watch out for signs to Biak na Bato as guide. Take a road on the right side and then around 1 km further, another intersection would appear and the road on the right side whish is eastward will lead you to Biak na Bato.
If you really want to enjoy this trip, it would be wise to avoid weekends and holidays, because the place will be packed with tourists and roaming excursionists. Have it on weekdays if possible.
