San Jose del Monte
San Jose del Monte, Component city in Bulacan, Philippines
Description
San Jose del Monte is a city in Bulacan, Philippines, stretching from flat plains up to the foothills of the Sierra Madre. Built-up neighborhoods alternate with farmland and wooded hills, while roads link the different districts together.
History
The city formed in 1752 after hunters discovered a statue of Saint Joseph in a forested area. Over the centuries the settlement grew from a small village into one of the largest local units in Central Luzon.
Culture
The name traces back to a wooden statue of Saint Joseph that hunters found in the mountains centuries ago and which remains venerated today. Pilgrims visit the grotto chapel, where worshippers light candles and rest on benches beneath old trees.
Practical
The North Luzon Expressway runs straight to the capital and makes onward journeys easy, while local buses and jeepneys connect the neighborhoods. The city covers a large area, so it helps to check in advance which districts you want to visit.
Did you know?
Despite its proximity to the capital region, farmers in the upland areas continue to grow cassava, vegetables and coffee beans. Small markets in the neighborhoods sell these products directly to residents and visitors.
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