Gui-ob Church Ruins
A Spanish-era church of coral stone, destroyed by the 1871 volcanic eruption. Only broken walls and a bell tower remain, marking the downfall of the old town of Bonbon.
The church was built during the Spanish colonial period from coral stone and volcanic rock, and it was the center of the old town of Bonbon. The 1871 eruption of Vulcan Volcano and the earthquakes that came with it destroyed the entire town. Only the outer walls, the base of the bell tower and the monastery ruins survive. Vines now cover the walls. The site has been restored with walkways and information signs. Entry is about 20 pesos, and it is open roughly 7:00 to 17:00. It sits beside the ring road in Catarman town, about 1 km from the Drowned Cemetery.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Sunken Cemetery
- Walkway to the Old Volcano
- Mount Hibok-Hibok
- Bura Soda Water Pool
- Tuasan Falls
- Ardent Hot Springs
- White Island
- Sto. Niño Cold Spring