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Bulacan, Philippines
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Santa Maria is a municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. It is a growing commercial hub in the Bulacan plains that is gradually becoming a commuter town of Metro Manila.
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Santa Maria's main Roman Catholic church, built in a Baroque style during the Spanish era and hosting a venerated image of the Virgin Mary.
An American-era private residence with a central parapet and lavish external decorations on its façade.
A public park with a children's playground, civic monuments and a Hollywood-like sign of Santa Maria.
A Roman Catholic Shrine built following reports of appearances of the Virgin Mary before residents in 1991.
A sprawling hotel and resort complex with swimming pools.
Resort complex with swimming pool.
A popular homegrown pork skin/rind (chicharon) brand with multiple branches and resellers across town.
Steakhouse and other western dishes. Also has an archery range on account of the owners' favorite sport.
Locally-made dairy products including flavored milk and yogurt.
From Metro Manila, take NLEX Bocaue Exit and turn right along Governor Fortunato Halili Avenue leading to Santa Maria.
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