Banza Church Ruins

Banza Church Ruins is the remains of a 17th-century stone church in Barangay Banza, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. Built in 1625 by Augustinian Recollect missionaries, it is regarded as the oldest stone church ruin in Mindanao. The church was destroyed in 1753 during Moro raids and was never rebuilt. Today only stone walls, foundations and remnants remain along the Agusan River, preserved as a historic landmark.

Visitors can expect an open-air archaeological site with low ruined stone walls, foundations and remnants of the former church structure set in a quiet riverside area in Barangay Banza. The site is grassy with scattered trees and views toward the Agusan River. There is no roof or intact interior; visitors walk around the perimeter and within the ruined walls to view stonework, historical markers and the surrounding landscape. It is a small, tranquil site focused on sightseeing and photography.