In February 1, 1814, Mayon Volcano began its most violent and deadly erruption
to date. During the eruption, some 1,200 people took refuge in the stone church of Cagsawa. Unfortunately, all perished when lahar and pyroplastic flows engulfed the church. Only the belfry of the Cagsawa church remains as a grim and silent reminder of that fateful day. For almost two hundred years, it has withstood the test of time and the elements to become one of the most recognizable landmark of Municipality of Daraga.
Today, Cagsawa ruins turned into a park by the Municipality of Daraga. As recorded, it is the most visited tourist spot in the town. Getting a postcard view of Mayon Volcano with Cagsawa belfry in front is what the visitors enjoy aside from the ruins and the huge volcanic debris around the area, souvenir shops are placed on around the area so visitors will also enjoy the colorful assortment of native products of the municipality.
If you'll be visiting Albay it would not be perfect without stopping by the Cagsawa ruins.
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