Sunken Cemetery, One of The National Culture

Discover Sunken Cemetery in Catarman, Philippines. One of the National Culture Treasure of the Philippines. After the eruption of Mount Vulcan in the 1870s, most areas of the island submerged below sea level, including the local cemetery. The only remains are the ruins of tombstones underwater, making the whole place feel almost mystical. To commemorate the lost cemetery, a single cross was built on the water, which has now become a tourist attraction. Visit and marvel this manmade wonder embedded with history and magic.