Cagsawa Ruins and Mayon ATV Tours
About
The lone belfry of a 16th-century Franciscan church buried by Mayon's 1814 eruption, standing in a park with the near-perfect cone of Mayon Volcano rising behind it. It is the most iconic view in Bicol. Right beside the ruins, operators run ATV rides across lahar trails and river beds toward Mayon's foot, from short loops to longer 'black lava' routes. Go early for the clearest view before clouds cover the summit.
- 1 hr (ruins) to 3 hrs (with ATV)Time to spend
- Early morning (6–8 AM) for a cloud-free Mayon; drier months around March to MayBest time to go
- About ₱50 per personSulit · Great value
- Fly Manila–Daraga (Bicol International Airport, about 1 hour) or take an overnight bus to Legazpi (around 10–12 hours).Getting there
Why it’s gala-worthy
- Good for photo walk, history trip, adventure and family trip
- It is the most iconic view in Bicol.
- Right beside the ruins, operators run ATV rides across lahar trails and river beds toward Mayon's foot, from short loops to longer 'black lava' routes.
Know before you go
Paid parking at the Cagsawa park.
Small entrance fee to the park; ATV rides priced by route and duration (from around a thousand pesos up).
Where it is
Brgy. Busay, Daraga, Albay
By commuteFly Manila–Daraga (Bicol International Airport, about 1 hour) or take an overnight bus to Legazpi (around 10–12 hours). From Legazpi, ride a jeep to Daraga and a tricycle to Cagsawa (around 20–30 minutes).
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FAQ
Kailan pinaka-kita ang Mayon sa Cagsawa?
Maaga sa umaga, bago tumakip ang ulap sa tuktok.
Is the ATV ride safe?
Operators provide guides and helmets; choose accredited shops and avoid trails during volcanic alerts.
Bakit sira ang simbahan?
Natabunan ito ng 1814 eruption ng Mayon; bell tower na lang ang natira.