Biak-na-Bato National Park | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
Location | San Miguel, Bulacan, Philippines |
Coordinates | 15°07′08″N 121°05′06″E / 15.118879°N 121.085081°E |
Area | 2,117 hectares (5,230 acres) |
Established | November 16, 1937 |
Governing body | Department of Environment and Natural Resources |
Biak-na-Bato National Park is a protected area of the Philippines located almost entirely within Barangay Biak-na-Bato in San Miguel, Bulacan from where it derives its name. The park also extends to the nearby municipalities of San Ildefonso and Doña Remedios Trinidad covering a total area of 2,117 hectares (5,230 acres).[1] It was declared a national park in 1937 by President Manuel L. Quezon by virtue of its association with the history and site of the Biak-na-Bato Republic. The park consists of a cave network and a system of rivers and trails of both historical and ecological importance. Situated only 80 kilometers (50 mi) northeast from Manila, it is fast becoming a popular weekend eco-adventure destination for the city dwellers.