Why it ranks
Park around the belfry of the Cagsawa church buried by Mayon Volcano's 1814 eruption, the classic foreground for views of Mayon's near-perfect cone.
Don't miss: Photograph the belfry against Mayon at sunrise, then ride an ATV toward the lava front.
Best for: Anyone wanting the signature Mayon photograph plus ATV rides on the lava trails.
Good to know: Mayon is often cloud-capped by mid-morning, so arrive early; ATV operators at the park sell separate trail packages, and the volcano's PHIVOLCS alert level can restrict access to the upper trails.
Key facts
| Type | viewpoint |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | Small park entrance fee; ATV packages extra (not published on pages opened) |
| Best season | Dec–May (clearer skies) |
| How to get there | Fly to Legazpi (about 1 hour from Manila), then 20–30 minutes by jeepney or taxi to Daraga. |
| TripAdvisor | ★ 4.2 · 631 reviews |
Score breakdown
| Signal | Points | How it was calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews · 45% weight | 35.3/45 |
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| Credentials · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Track record · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Transparency · 25% weight | 12.5/25 |
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| Evidence points | 48/100 | #1 in Volcanoes & viewpoints, Chocolate Hills Natural Monument, has 50 points |
| Score | 97 | 60 + 39 × (48 ÷ 50)1.5 · How the category score works |
Licences, accreditation & registrations
No licence or accreditation on record yet.
Address
Cagsawa Ruins Park, Barangay Busay, Daraga, Albay (approximate map position)
Evidence & sources
- tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g294245-Activities-oa120-Philippines.html — TripAdvisor Philippines attractions ranking (#144 Cagsawa Ruins Park): rating 4.2/5 from 631 reviews, seen 2026-11-04
- tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g294245-Activities-oa30-Philippines.html — TripAdvisor Philippines attractions ranking (#43 Mayon Volcano): rating 4.7/5 from 841 reviews, seen 2026-11-04
- divergenttravelers.com/tourist-spots-in-the-philippines/ — Divergent Travelers list: Mayon Volcano, conical volcano with trekking and quad biking at its base
FAQ
Where is Cagsawa Ruins Park?
Cagsawa Ruins Park is at Cagsawa Ruins Park, Barangay Busay, Daraga, Albay.
How much is the entrance fee at Cagsawa Ruins Park?
Small park entrance fee; ATV packages extra (not published on pages opened). Fees are set locally and change; confirm before you go.
How do I get to Cagsawa Ruins Park?
Fly to Legazpi (about 1 hour from Manila), then 20–30 minutes by jeepney or taxi to Daraga.
How is Cagsawa Ruins Park ranked?
Cagsawa Ruins Park has a category score of 97 (48 evidence points) and ranks #3 for volcanoes & viewpoints in the Philippines on our editorial methodology. Payment never affects rank.
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