Events and Culture

Limahong Channel Tourism Center marks the site named after Chinese pirate Limahong, also known as Ah Hong, who was believed to have dug the channel together with his 200 men to escape the Spanish.

The Cagasawa Ruins are one of Albay's most iconic structures. Originally built in Cagsawa in 1587, it was burned down and destroyed by pirates in 1636, rebuilt in 1724, but destroyed again during the February 1, 1814 Mayon Volcano eruption. The ruins now serve as a surreal remnant of the past.

Also known as Nuestra Señora de la Porteria Parish Church (Our Lady of the Gate Parish Church), Daraga Church was built by the Franciscan missionaries in 1772. Parts of the Baroque church consist of volcanic rocks and were declared as National Cultural Treasure of the Philippines in 2007. 

The Tumauini Church is one of the Philippines' National Cultural Treasures. It features a Baroque-style brick facade and architecture and has been considered for the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List since 2006 under the collective group of Baroque Churches of the Philippines (Extension). It became a separate parish independent from Cabagan under the advocacy of Saint Matthias in 1751. 

The Aguinaldo Shrine is a historical marker located in Palanan, Isabela, where the first Philippine President, Emilio Aguinaldo, surrendered to the American forces in March 1901. It overlooks the Palanan River. 

The Iguig Cavalry Hills features 11 hectares of rolling hills with towering statues representing the Stations of the Cross. Aside from being a popular pilgrimage site for Roman Catholics during the Holy Week of the Lenten Season, it is also known for its majestic view of the Cagayan River - the longest river in the Philippines.

Buntun Bridge in Tuguegarao, Cagayan, is the second longest bridge in the Philippines. The iconic red bridge crosses the Cagayan River, and stretches from Tuguegarao City to Solana City.

The San Raimundo de Peñafort Parish Church, commonly known as the Malaueg Church or Rizal Church, is a16th century Baroque Roman Catholic church. It was declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines in 2001. The foundations of the church were established by Dominican priests in 1617. The structure has a remarkable fired brick facade and a three-tiered bell tower out front.

Built by Augustinians in 1950, Bantay Church is one of the oldest churches in the region. One of its key features is its nearby belfry, which was used as a watchtower before it became the bell tower of the church. The church is also known as the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity (Shrine of Nuestra Señora de la Caridad).

The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption. formally known as Nuestra Señora de la Asunción but more commonly known as Santa Maria Church, was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on December 11, 1993 as part of the Baroque Churches of the Philippines. It is one of only four Baroque Spanish-era churches in the country. Having been built in the 17th century by Augustinians, the church was built on top of a hill. The church also once served as a citadel and a fortress during the 1896 revolution.