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Pinagrealan Cave Spelunking in Norzagaray, Bulacan

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The historic Pinagrealan Cave was our first stop during the Lakbay Norte 3 media tour. It was also my first “real” visit to Bulacan :)

Before, I’ve mostly passed by the province traveling through the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX). Bulacan is the first province after Metro Manila if heading northwards.

Although I was a stranger to the Pinagrealan Cave, I knew Bulacan was famous for its historic caves. The most prominent ones are found within the Biak na Bato National Park, which was often mentioned in history class (back in the day) as the headquarters of the Philippine Revolution.

Pinagrealan Cave, as I later discovered, also played host to its fair share of Katipunero hideouts. The cave was not only filled with history and untold secrets, it also has a lot of beautiful subterranean views.

Pinagrealan Cave Spelunking in Norzagaray, Bulacan
Short briefing at the Pinagrealan Cave entrance

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Lakbay Norte 3: Eight Days of Fun Adventures in North Philippines

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I had just returned to my empty hostel room in a small town in Southern Palawan when I got a call from the North Philippines Visitors Bureau. They broke the news that I was chosen as one of the lucky travel bloggers joining the 3rd edition of the Lakbay Norte media tour. I was overwhelmed with excitement but I had to keep it to myself … I was traveling solo and there wasn’t anyone around that could relate anyways. The timing couldn’t have been better. It was the perfect way to kick-start my 2012 season of traveling.

I found out later when I got the chance to go online that I was going to be stuck with five other amazing travel bloggers on the Lakbay Norte 3 tour … that’s 8 whole days across 11 provinces in North Philippines! I almost fainted at the thought of traveling with Gael from thepinaysolobackpacker, Ed from soloflighted, James from journeyingjames, Angel from lakwatsero, and Christian from lakad-pilipinas.

Lakbay Norte 3: Eight Days of Fun Adventures in North Philippines
Photo-op with the Lakbay Norte 3 Bus at Patapat Viaduct in Pagdupud, Ilocos Norte. Photo taken by Gael.

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