Mt. Mayon is prominent worldwide because of its shape - a perfect cone; having said that, it's definitely the top tourist spot in Albay. According to its historical plate: "The spiritual administration of Cagsawa from 1587 to 1595 was under the Parish of Camalig. An early church was burned on 25 July 1636 by the Dutch, who ransacked the towns bordering Legaspi Bay. This church was built after 1724 by Fray Francisco Blanco. D.F.M. was buried by rocks and lava during the eruption of Mayon Volcano on 1 February 1814. The authorities of Cagsawa, meeting at Ligao, on 6 July 1814, decided to incorporate their town as part of Daraga. The first centenary of the destructions of the church was commemorated 1 February 1914, with a huge pilgrimage to the ruins where high mass was celebrated."
How to Get to Mt. Mayon:
- The fastest way to reach Mt. Mayon in Albay is by flying from MNL to Bicol International Airport (DRP). Travel time is an hour and 20 minutes.
- By Land: From Manila, EDSA, Cubao, or PITX, take a bus bound for Legazpi City, Albay. Travel time is 9 to 10 hours. You'll enjoy the gorgeous landscape while en route to Bicol. Bus lines include Penafrancia, Cagsawa, DLTB, and many others.
- By Sea: Tourists from Visayas, such as Cebu, Masbate, and Leyte Provinces, can take ferries. From Manila, there are bus lines that also arrange Door to Door via RoRo.
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