"Cagsawa Ruins" (also spelled as Kagsawa or Cagsaua) are the remnants of 16th century Franciscanchurch, the Cagsawa church. It was built in 1587 but was burned down by the marauding Dutch in 1636. Howevwr, It was reconstructed again in 1724 by Francisco Blanco. In February 1, 1814. Mayon Volcano caused its most violent and deadly euruption that engulfed the surrounding houses and killed nearly 2,000 people who took refuge inside the church. Only the belfry of the Cagsawa church remains as a grim and silent testimony of that fateful day. For almost two hundred years, it has withstood the test of the time and the elements to become one of the most recognizable landmarks of Albay Province. The ruins are located in Barangay Busay, Cagsawa, in the municipality of Daraga, Albay, Philippines.
Our travel in Bicol plan of my office-mates Santa Rita M. Sario, Roel Nevero and our boss auntie Ligaya G. Salting with her son Erwin G. Salting. Ms. Sario is my kababayan in Albay. We choose to celebrate our holly week vacation in Bicol Albay,Philippines. Because our boss wanted to visit the province of Albay, that's why my office-mate asked our boss to come with us and tour her in Bicol.I am very close with them that's why I choose to with them in my holly week vacation.
Location:
The Cagsawa ruiins are located at 2.2 (1.4 mi) from the town of Daraga and are approximately 8 km (5.0 mi)from the city of Legazpi. They are also 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from the Legazpi Airport and a 55-minutes flight from Manila. by bus, the location is 12 to 14 hours away from Manila.
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