San Miguel, Bulacan – is one of the most historic towns in Bulacan, dating back to the pre-Spanish colonial era. According to historians, its original name is “Mayumo,” from the Kapampangan term for “sweets.” Later it was renamed “Miguel de Mayumo” after the first town mayor, Miguel Pineda.
With the influence of the Catholic church and the Augustinian missionaries, the town was renamed “San Miguel de Mayumo” in honor of San Miguel de Arkanghel (St. Michael the Archangel), the patron saint of the town. We all know that San Miguel is the hometown of Pastillas and Biak-na-Bato National Park.
This town is also home to some of the national heroes, artists, and great political leaders of our country. We have Maximo Viola, Virgilio Almario, Ceferino De Leon, Trinidad Tecson, Nicanor Abelardo, Simon Tecson, and Pablo Tecson, to name a few.
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Many less-known tourist destinations in San Miguel visitors can explore, so we had to create this article for reference. Here are the 31 must-visit tourist destinations in San Miguel:
Tourist Spots in San Miguel Bulacan
| Name | Location | Things To Do |
| San Miguel Welcome Arch Monument | Boundary of San Ildefonso and San Miguel National road | Selfie, Stopover |
| Diocesan Shrine and Parish of San Miguel Archangel | Poblacion, San Miguel | Pray, Sightseeing, Search for Maximo Viola’s tombstone |
| Tecson Ancestral House | Rizal St., San Miguel | Sightseeing, Selfie, Historical Tour |
| Simon Tecson Historical Marker | Rizal St., San Miguel | Sightseeing, Selfie, Historical Tour |
| Villacorte-Villaseñor Ancestral House | Rizal St., San Miguel | Sightseeing, Selfie |
| Sevilla Ancestral House | Tecson St., San Miguel | Sightseeing, Selfie |
| First Scout Ranger Regiment: Camp Tecson | Brgy. Sibul, San Miguel | Sightseeing, Selfie |
| Sibul Spring Resort | Brgy. Sibul, San Miguel | A resort built in 1910 but now forgotten and no longer maintained Place, Sightseeing, Selfie… |
| Malapad na Parang | Sitio Brown, Brgy. Sibul, San Miguel | See Sightseeing, Selfie, Hiking |
| Mount Manalmon | Major jump-off: Sitio Madlum, Brgy. Sibul, San Miguel | Hiking, Camping |
| Madlum Cave (Manalmon Cave) | Sitio Madlum, Brgy. Sibul, San Miguel | Hiking, Spelunking, Sightseeing, Swimming |
| Bayukbok Caves | Sitio Madlum, Brgy. Sibul, San Miguel | Hiking, Spelunking, Sightseeing, |
| Madlum Falls | Sitio Madlum, Brgy. Sibul, San Miguel | Hiking, Sightseeing, Swimming |
| Madlum River | Sitio Madlum, Brgy. Sibul, San Miguel | Sightseeing, Swimming |
| Mount Gola | Major jump-off: Sitio Madlum, Brgy. Sibul, San Miguel | Hiking, Hiking, Camping |
| The Cabin Resorts | Swimming, Archery, Kayaking, Bike, Badminton, Hotel, Fishing | |
| Kamote Resort | Sitio Balingkupang, Biak-na-Bato, San Miguel | Swimming, Picnic, Hiking, Fishing |
| Banal na Bundok | Sitio Balingkupang, Biak-na-Bato, San Miguel | Sightseeing, Picnic, Selfie |
| Biak-na-Bato National Park | Biak-na-Bato, San Miguel | Sightseeing, Hiking, Swimming, Picnic |
| Bahay Paniki Cave | Inside Biak-na-Bato National Park | Hiking, Spelunking, Sightseeing |
| Aguinaldo Cave | Inside Biak-na-Bato National Park | Hiking, Spelunking, Sightseeing |
| Cuarto-Cuarto Cave | Inside Biak-na-Bato National Park | Hiking, Spelunking, Sightseeing |
| Tilandong Falls | Inside Biak-na-Bato National Park | Sightseeing, Hiking, Swimming, Picnic |
| Tanggapan Cave | Inside Biak-na-Bato National Park | Hiking, Spelunking, Sightseeing |
| Hospital Cave | Inside Biak-na-Bato National Park | Hiking, Spelunking, Sightseeing |
| Imbakan Cave | Inside Biak-na-Bato National Park | Hiking, Spelunking, Sightseeing |
| Ambush Cave | Inside Biak-na-Bato National Park | Hiking, Spelunking, Sightseeing |
| Pahingahan Cave | Inside Biak-na-Bato National Park | Hiking, Spelunking, Sightseeing |
| Maningning Cave | Inside Biak-na-Bato National Park | Hiking, Spelunking, Sightseeing |
| Mount Mabio (Mount Silid) | Biak-na-Bato, San Miguel | Hiking, Sightseeing |
| Balaong River | Swimming, Rafting, Picnic, Fishing |
Of course, your San Miguel adventure won’t be complete without having your pasalubong treats like pastillas and chicharon. There are many pasalubong shops along the San Miguel highway to choose from. Help the local economy by purchasing any of the sweet treats for you and your loved ones.
Pastillas 
Pastillas 
Chicharon
There are about 100 different caves inside the Biak-na-Bato National Park. Most of them don’t have a name yet but worth seeing. This park is a nature reserve and is protected from illegal loggers and quarry operations. Aside from that, this is a historical place from the Philippine Revolution to the second world war. The caves were once a hiding place of national heroes fighting for Philippine independence during the Spanish, American, and Japanese occupation.
It is best to visit the part during the dry seasons – November to early June. You can still visit the park during the rainy season but with caution as the water level or the Biak-na-Bato river rises unpredictably. It is best to hire a tour guide for your peace of mind and a better tour experience.
There are still plenty of less-discovered tourist destinations in San Miguel. We will make sure to update this list as often as we can. Going and spending time outdoors is really relaxing and quite therapeutic. According to experts, spending time outdoors, especially in green spaces, is one of the fastest ways to improve your health and happiness. It’s been shown to lower stress, blood pressure, and heart rate while encouraging physical activity and buoying mood and mental health.
We need to be mindful of our surroundings and the environment. Let us remember the Mountaineer’s Creed, which says,
“Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time. Take nothing but pictures.”
This means we need to clean up our waste and dispose of trash properly (Clean As You Go). Now, what are you waiting for?! Let’s pack up and go to these tourist destinations in San Miguel!
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