Cagsawa Ruins, Daraga, Albay

These are the remnants of the Franciscan church built in 18^th century. It was destroyed by the devastating eruption of the Mayon Volcano in 1814. In that incident the eruption killed an estimated of 1200 refugees taking shelter in the Church.

 

Everytime we heard the word Mayon Volcano the picture that comes in to our mind is the Cagsawa Ruins. I've been there a lot of times but this is my first time to take photos of Cagsawa Ruins. Unluckily, the beauty of the Mayon Volcano was not visible because of the thick fog surrounding it. Looking inside the the ruin gave me Goosebumps, I don’t know but I felt something was watching me. Tourist can also visit several souvenir shops offering colorful native products such as handbags, shirts and lanterns(Christmas is near). There is also “PASALUBONG” shops available where you can buy Pili nuts, kinunot and others. Going here with your family is a nice way to have a family bonding.

The ruins of the Cagsawa church are now the site of the Cagsawa Ruins Park, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Albay.