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National Museum of the Philippines
Houses the Philippines' most important cultural treasures including the Spoliarium and pre-colonial gold artifacts.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Guiguinto
Central Luzon, Philippines · Asia
About Guiguinto
Guiguinto is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Pulong Gubat, 54km from Masungi Georeserve.
Guiguinto is in Central Luzon, Philippines, with about 120,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Pulong Gubat, about 4 km away.
Guiguinto, officially the Municipality of Guiguinto (Tagalog: Bayan ng Guiguinto), is a municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 118,173 people.
It is the birthplace of composer Constancio de Guzman, known for writing songs like "Maalaala Mo Kaya". ItRead more
also houses the Immaculate Conception Seminary, a Diocesan Seminary of the Diocese of Malolos located in barangay Tabe. The appellation “Guiguinto” literally translates to “Gold” (ginto for Tagalog, gintu for Kapampangan) for the early conquistadores came and saw this town on a harvest season when it lushes in golden rice stalks against the sun.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Guiguinto?
Within an hour or so of Guiguinto: National Museum of the Philippines (29 km), Intramuros (Manila) (29 km), Masungi Georeserve (54 km).
Are there any good drives near Guiguinto?
The nearest famous roads are Dalton Pass.
Where is Guiguinto?
Guiguinto is in Central Luzon, Philippines, about 4 km from Pulong Gubat.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 118,173
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Philippines
- Region
- Central Luzon
- Timezone
- Asia/Manila
- Coordinates
- 14.8333, 120.8833
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Worth the detour from Guiguinto
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Intramuros (Manila)
The historic walled city of Manila built during the Spanish colonial period, containing Fort Santiago and San Agustin Church.
29 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Masungi Georeserve
A conservation area in the Rizal karst where rope courses, hanging bridges and a steel spiderweb platform thread between 60-million-year-old limestone spires. Entry is by booked guided trail only.
54 km · about 60 min drive
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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