The Cagsawa Ruins are the remains of an 18th-century Franciscan church destroyed when Mayon Volcano erupted in 1814. Only the bell tower and fragments of walls survive, with the perfect cone of Mayon rising behind them. It is one of the most iconic views in the Philippines. Come early in the morning, when the summit of the volcano is most likely to be free of clouds.

Daraga Church, the Church of Our Lady of the Gate, sits on a hill overlooking Mayon Volcano. It was built by Franciscans in the 1770s from volcanic stone and has an ornate Baroque facade with carved saints and designs. The church was damaged in a 2019 earthquake and has undergone restoration. Its hilltop gives a fine view of Mayon on clear days.