Lakbay Norte: Adventure, food trip in Bulacan

MANILA, Philippines — Apart from being a historical place, Bulacan has been usually known as the first province in the north after Metro Manila.

It usually was just a place to pass by to reach Northern provinces.

Little did people know, Bulacan offers adventures and delicacies, making the province also a worthy tourist destination. 

Philstar.com was recently invited by NLEX on a Bulacan trip. Here are some Bulacan destinations to check out on your next adventure and food trip:

Located in Pulilan, guests can experience provincial life in Pulong Kabyawan Agricultural Farm. The farm claims to be the first-ever protected, community-based agri-ecotourism herigate zone in the province. It also has a small museum that houses historical artifacts. 

Hidden in Baliwag, Calle Jose is considered as one of the best restaurants in Bulacan. They are serving a variety of cuisines such as Crispy Tuna Panga, Beef Bulgogi, Roast Beef, Pandan Chicken, and Tres Leches, to name a few.  

SM City Pulilan motocross track

Motocross riders can have a fun day here in SM Pulilan Dirt Track. Last year, it was the venue for the 1st Motul Invitational Motocross race.

Millenials will surely have a great day dining in this place in Baliwag with Instagramable designs. Apart from its aesthetics, their food such as the BG Breakfast Tower, pastas, salad and their frappes are tasty. 

After a long day of exploring Bulacan, guests can have a relaxing night in My Cabin by Selah nestled in the heart of Bustos. Each cabin showcases different themes suitable for your preferred experience. All of the cabins have their own private pools, so it will be surely an enjoyable stay. 

Bulacan residents don't need to go to Manila to have fine dining meals, thanks to this restaurant in Sta Maria. The restaurant offers steaks, pastas as well as archery for diners while waiting for their meals. 

Owned by the Catmon Multipurpose Cooperative, the Sta. Maria Dairy supplies delicious yoghurt in different supermarkets around the country. 

As the country's so-called "chicharon capital," Sta Maria houses different chicharon manufacturers. One of the best chicharon in the province is Jennie's Chicharon, with decades in the