Ruins of the Old Spanish Church of Bonbon
About This Museum
People don't come to the Ruins of the Old Spanish Church of Bonbon for grand art or pristine architecture; they come for a quiet, powerful conversation with history. The site is a poignant sketch of a place of worship, where nature has patiently reclaimed the dark volcanic stone foundations and scattered walls. Sunlight filters through the canopy of overgrown trees, dappling the rubble and highlighting the stark, beautiful textures of ruin. It feels less like a museum and more like a sacred, open-air memorial, where the silence itself tells the story.
Collection Highlights
The main 'exhibit' is the church footprint itself—the layout of its former nave and walls. Look for the fragments of coral stone blocks, now softened by moss and ferns, which speak to the building's original strength before being toppled and buried by volcanic debris in 1871.
Visitor Information
You'll find it right off the National Highway in Catarman; it's an unassuming stop that asks for little more than your contemplation. Wear sturdy shoes for walking on uneven ground.
Architecture & Building
The remnants suggest classic Spanish colonial ecclesiastical architecture, built from dark, local volcanic rock and coral stone, though time and cataclysm have reduced it to its most elemental, skeletal form.
Contact & Location
Address: Camiguin, Northern Mindanao, Philippines
Phone: +63 955 530 3788
