About Anawangin
The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991 changed the landscape of Central Luzon and among the changes it brought is the emergence of coves on ash and sand mixture, one of which is Anawangin Cove.
Anawangin Cove is in the town of San Antonio in the province of Zambales, facing the South China Sea. It can be reached via half an hour boat ride from Barangay Pundaquit or San Miguel, or via a four to six hours trek of Mt. Pundaquit.
It used to be mountaineers’ secret getaway after a climb, today it is an open secret. Anawangin Cove, along with Talisayen, Nagsasa and Silanguin, is now a famous camping getaway of tourists from all walks of life.
The placid Anawangin River that flows from Mount Balingkilat to the roaring South China Sea adds beauty to what is already a sight to behold. Through the years, the hidden cove has maintained its allure and serenity that can be attributed to its remoteness.
Experience a back-to-basic living and fall in love with this secluded cove. With no electricity and mobile signal, Anawangin is your perfect weekend getaway.
How to Get to Anawangin
Bus: Manila to San Antonio (Zambales)
To get to Anawangin from Manila, ride a bus bound to Iba or Sta. Cruz, Zambales via Olongapo. Victory Liner has scheduled trips to these destinations. Tell the driver to drop you off at San Antonio. Fare starts at P270, travel time is around 3 to 4 hours via NLEX.
Upon reaching San Antonio, transfer to a tricycle to Barangay San Miguel or Pundaquit, standard rate is P30 per person, you may opt to add some tip since it is quite far.
Boat to Anawangin
Boats can be chartered at Barangay San Miguel or Pundaquit going to Anawangin, rate starts at P1,000 for Anawangin – Capones round trip good for maximum of four persons. Travel time from Pundaquit to Anawangin is roughly 45 minutes.
Pundaquit Boat Rate (As of 2020)
| Destination | Small Boat Rate (1-4 person) | Big Boat (Minimum 10 person) |
| Camara | P1,000/boat | P150/person |
| Capones | P1,200/boat | P200/person |
| Anawangin | P1,200/boat | P200/person |
| Talisayen | P1,700/boat | P300/person |
| Nagsasa | P2,000/boat | P400/person |
| Silanguin | P3,000/boat | P600/person |
Note: Side trip – additional P100
Where to Stay in Anawangin and Pundaquit
Since there is no commercial establishment in this island, you may bring a tent or camping equipments (plus foods and drinking water) if you are planning to stay there overnight. Just tell the boatman your planned date and time of return to San Miguel/Pundaquit.
If you are not into camping, you can have a day trip in Anawangin and stay overnight in Pundaquit or San Miguel where numerous hotels and restaurants can be found.
Accommodations in Pundaquit
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Lalyn’s Home in San Antonio |
DG Paraiso Restaurant |
Here are other accommodations in Barangay Pundaquit and San Miguel.
Casa San Miguel Bed & Breakfast
Evangelista St., Brgy. San Miguel, Zambales
Contact No: +639178382752
Megan’s Beach Resort
Contact No: (047)6210507, (047)9133784, +639194808520
Email:[email protected]
Nora’s Beach Resort
Contact No: +639182788188/+639196374917
Punta De Uian
Contact No: (047)2522692/+639188888426
Email: [email protected]
Wild Rose Beach Inn
Contact No: +639106615613
Email: [email protected]
Things to Do in Anawangin and Nearby Areas
- Camping
- Trek to Mt. Pundaquit, Mt. Nagsasa, Mt. Cinco Picos or Mt. Balingkilat
- Surfing (Bring your own board if you will be surfing in Anawangin, otherwise you can surf in the nearby Crystal Beach with surfing equipment for rent)
- Skimboarding (Bring your own skim board)
- Island and Beach Hopping in nearby Nagsasa Cove, Capones Island, Camara Island, Talisayen Cove and Silanguin Cove
- Sidetrip to Capones Island and see the century old Capones Lighthouse
- Explore Palauig, Potipot, Masinloc, San Narciso or Liwliwa (San Felipe)
- Check out Anghalo Falls in San Felipe
- Taste the sweet mangoes of Zambales
- Trek to Mount Pinatubo Crater Lake via Botolan
- Enjoy arts and music at Casa San Miguel
Anawangin Itinerary (Sample)
DIY weekend camping itinerary
Day 1
0500H : Departure from Manila to San Antonio, Zambales
0930H : Arrival in San Antonio
0930H – 11:00H: Market to buy necessary camping supplies, foods and other equipments, bring packed lunch or buy from the market, proceed to Pundaquit or San Miguel via trike to ride the boat
1100H – 1200H: Pundaquit or San Miguel to Anawangin
1200H – 1400H: Setup camp, fix stuff, lunch
1400H – 1800H: Explore, swim, photo ops
1800H – 2000H: Wash-up, prepare dinner
2000H – 2100H: Dinner
2100H onwards: Bonfire, Night party, Socials
Day 2
0600H: Wakeup Call
0600H – 0800H: Breakfast, fix-up, break camp
0800H – 0900H: Anawangin to Capones Island
0900H – 1000H: Trek to lighthouse (if first timer, you need a guide, may balon sa taas, you can take a shower to freshen up :D)
1000H – 1100H: Photo ops, explore, rest in the light house
1100H – 1145H: Lighthouse to the boat
1145H – 1215H: Capones to San Miguel / Pundaquit
1215H – 1500H: Lunch, Shower / Fix up / Trike to San Antonio
1500H – 2000H: San Antonio to Olongapo / Food trip in Olongapo / Olongapo to Manila
Budget / Expenses
Here’s the estimated expenses for a group of four:
Manila to San Antonio Bus – 270
Anawangin Entrance Fee – 100
Food & Miscellaneous – 500
Boat Share – 300
Trike Share – 70
San Antonio to Olongapo Bus – 120
Olongapo to Manila Bus – 215
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Approximately P1,575 / person
Tips
- Since this area is facing the open waters of the South China Sea, the water is generally rough any time of the year specially during afternoon.
- Camping fee in Anawangin is at P100 per person.
- There are small stores in Anawangin that sells water, chips, candles, canned goods and other basic goods.
- No mobile signal and electricity in the area
*First published: 23-Aug-2009 | Updates: 12-Apr-2012; 27-Jan-2018; 20-Aug-2019; 06-Mar-2020
To go to Pundaquit, ride a bus bound to Iba or Sta. Cruz, Zambales. Victory Lines has scheduled trips to those destinations. Tell the driver to drop you off at San Antonio. If you are coming from their terminal in Sampaloc, it will cost you P220.00 (~$5.25), don’t forget to tell the cashier that you are up to San Antonio only, or they will charge you the full fare to its destination. Travel time is around 3 to 4 hours via NLEX.
From San Antonio, ride a tricycle to Barangay Pundaquit, standard rate is P20.00 (~$0.5), you may opt to add some tip since it is quite far.
By Air/Water
By ferry, take a Mt. Samat Express (Contact No: 551-5290) ferry ride to Subic in CCP. It is an hour ferry ride to Orion Bataan, for around P250.00 (~$6.00) . From there catch a bus to Subic for another hour or less and then a bus to Iba, Zambales, passing to San Antonio.
By air, charter an aircraft to International Subic Airport, Castillejos Airstrip, or to Iba Local Airport.
Where to Stay:
Since there are no commercial establishments in this island, you may bring a tent or camping equipments (plus foods and drinking water) if you are planning to stay there overnight. Just tell the boatman your planned date and time of return to Pundaquit.
Most tourists, however, stay in Pundaquit where numerous hotels and restaurants can be found. You can have a room for as low as P1000.00/~$25 (or even lower). For Lakwatsero’s compilation of hotels in Barangay Pundaquit click here:
Activities:
- Trek to Capones Lighthouse: If you are coming from the east side of Capones Island, you have to trek for an hour or less, to a rocky shore, passing to an unfinished building and statue of Mama Mary. I suggest you have someone with you who knows the place since the trail up has no signage and you may get lost. But if you are coming from the other side of the island (where Marimar shot some scenes), the lighthouse is already visible so it is easier to reach the place passing through a field, this side of the island however has rocky shore and some huge waves making it impossible for bancas to dock.
- Camping: Just bring your own camping equipments, enough foods and water supply.
- Swimming, Snorkeling and Diving: Just bring your own equipments.
- Island Hopping: You can visit the nearby Camara Island.
- Aquatic Sports in Barangay Pundaquit: Jetski is available for rent.
- Visit Pundaquit Falls: Walk along the beach southward towards the Pundaquit river. If your resort is too far north of the river, you can take your vehicle and get back to the main Pundaquit road and head southward until the road ends by the river. From the river, it is only a short walk by the seashore until you reach the end of the beach where there is a cliff and a smaller river (or a big stream, you might say). This small river comes from the falls, so, technically speaking, just follow the river upstream for about a hundred meters and you will end up at the foot of the falls. But remember, you may have to cut your own trail or walk along the shallow portions of the stream to get there. As you explore the falls, it gets more interesting as you climb from cascade to cascade. This falls is worth going to only during the wet season (or a little after the wet season) when there is plenty of fresh flowing water filling up the numerous “tubs” along the stream. Too little flowing water during the dry seasons makes this falls nearly stagnant, dirty and even stinky. (Source: waypoints.ph)
Lakwatsero Experience:
Lakwatsero has been to Capones in 2008. Watch out for the narratives of his travel in “My Travels”.
Magandang Araw po sa lahat”
sa lahat po na nagnanais bumisita sa Annawangin,Nagsasa,Silangin Cove,Capones
at Camara Island,
maaari lang po kayong tumawag at mag Txt sa mga numerong ito,
Smart;09394139000
Sun;09328695408
TalknText;09078145375
ako po si Rodel villanueva taga Pundakit po ako,,,salamat po”’.
I chose this place for my first solo travelling. All I want to know is how much money will I need to survive my journey? I really want to go to Anawangin and the other coves near to it. Thanks!!!!! 😀
any good deal for 10pax. please give me best offer. annawangin overnight. will rent tents and cooking utensils. and food if available.
lakwatsero, more power!
@hml,
meron po, txt or tawag lang po kay LIEZEL NIEVA for more info.
globe> 09172022692
smart> 09995959623
FB> [email protected]
Dindo
Anawangin Cove SPECIAL PROMO Tour Packages
WITH FREE SNORKELING OR LIGHTHOUSE TOUR
PACKAGE A (with van transfer)
>>>>P1200/head minimum of 12pax and above..
>>>>> P1300/head minimum of 10-11pax
>>>>>P1500/head minimum of 8-9pax
PACKAGED INCLUDE:
*Roundtrip AIRCON Van transfer all in
*boat tour anawangin, capones camara island OR/ snorkeling
*2 days 1 night stay in anawangin-entrance fee-
*TENT FOR YOUR GROUP CAPACITY
*gogles for snorkeling-cooking utensils
*cooler na with ice pa
*Mineral water(2container)
*Bonfire woods 1seT
*KITCHEN UTENSILS(kaldero, kaserola etc)
We also offers boat package only for those commuters or with their own vehicle…
Package B Rates
P 500 per head for 10 pax above
P 550 per head for 8 -9pax
P650 per head for 6-7pax
P550 per head for 5 pax
Inclusions:(Pick up point: Town proper of San Antonio, Zambales)
*Boat ride to Anawangin (round trip)
*Island hopping (Capones / Camara Island)
*Entrance fee / Environmental fee
*TENT USAGE FOR YOUR GROUP CAPACITY
*GOGLES FOR SNORKELING
*cooking utensils (ihawan, kaldero,kutsilyo,pitsel,etc)
*cooler WITH ICE pA..
Additional 400 per head for food (4meals)MIN OF 8PAX
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for inquiry pls contact
09062741883 -jeremy
Hi there,
Tara na at mag enjoy ngayong summer sa:
1. Agnaem
2. Anawangin
3. Talisayen
4. Nagsasa
5. Silanguin
6. Capones and Camara island
Book your Boat and Tent now.
Packages are also available. Inquire now!
Contact person: Liezel Nieva or Dindo Nieva
Contact numbers:
Globe: 09172022692
Smart: 09995959623
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Dindo
Hi There!!
plano naming ng mga tropa ko to go there ngaun May 2013.
Kaso wala kaming Tent.
Food&Water lang kaya naming dalin at disposable cups&plates.
You think possible may nag paparent ng malaking tent at cooking utensils(griller,pots&pans)????
At gusto namin start ng thursday -saturday.??
Please help.
Thank You Lakwatsero!! More Power!
Hi Raf,
Pwede po yun IT niyo, kaya lang tungkol sa tent. pang animan lang po yun pinakamalaki namin.
for more info. Txt or call lang po kay LIEZEL NIEVA sa
Contact numbers:
Globe: 09172022692
Smart: 09995959623
Rgds,
Dindo
hi sir raf,
no need to bring water sir we will provide for free.. pati po ccoking utensils ipapahiram po namin sa inyo…meron po kaming tent for rent.. we will provide the best assistance we can for your group.. very affordable and we will make sure na maeenjoy nyo ang summer nyo with us…
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Hi everyone,
Try and experience visiting the ff places in Zambales.
1. Agnaem
2. Anawangin
3. Talisayen
4. Nagsasa
5. Silanguin
6. Capones and Camara island
Book your Boat and Tent now.
Packages are also available. Inquire now!
Contact person: Liezel Nieva or Dindo Nieva
Contact number: 09172022692
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Magandang Araw Po!
sa lahat po na nais bumisita sa Anawangin,Nagsasa,Silagauin Cove at Capones o Camara Island,
maari lang po na tumawag sa mga numerong ito:
Smart:09394139000
Talk n text:09078145375
Sun:09328695408
ako po si Rodel Villanueva taga pundakit po ako,bukas po serbisyo namin araw araw,
maraming salamat po”
Be one to experience our VERY AFFORDABLE RATES YET NON- LIMITED SERVICE!! Contact us now for boat reservation: 09173745447.,we also offered tent rent, food service, guide for mt. trekking and free lend of utensils..
Thank you for the good feedbacks and we’ll continue to give the best service we could to make people satisfied and enjoyed..Hope to serve you too:)
Our boat service covers: ANAWANGIN COVE, NAGSASA COVE, SILANGEN COVE, TALISAYEN COVE, CAPONES AND CAMARA ISLAND
We would like to inform everyone that we
Offer boat services to the ff destinations:
1. Anawangin cove
2. Nagsasa cove
3. Talesayen cove
4. Silangen cove
5. Capones and camara island
We also have tents that is for rent.
All you have to do is get in touch for more info.
Contact person: Liezel Nieva or Dindo Nieva
Contact number: 09172022692
Dindo
we are offerring packages going to nagsasa cove and to nearby island …
here is our package going to nagsasa cove
P 750 per head for 10-15 persons
P 900 per head for 8-9 persons
P 950 per head for 7 persons
P 1000 per head for 6 persons
P 11500 per head for 5 persons
P 1200 per head for 4 persons
P 1100 per head for 3 persons
P 1500per head for 2 person
*****************ALL IN– FOOD NALANG ANG KULANG*******
Inclusive of the following:
-round trip tour to anawangin
-island hopping to camara and capones island
-entrance fee in anawangin
-tent
-ihawan, cooking utensils and cooler will be provide for free..
-shower before and after is free
Visit our fb acct: anawangin-amazing pundakit boat tour
for other concern text me or call at 09198437370 & o9267510519 look
We are offerring packages going to anawangin and to nearby island …
here is our package going to anawangin:
P 550 per head for 10-15 persons
P 650 per head for 8-9 persons
P 700 per head for 7 persons
P 760 per head for 6 persons
P 830 per head for 5 persons
P 650 per head for 4 persons
P 800 per head for 3 persons
P 1100per head for 2 person
*****************ALL IN– FOOD NALANG ANG KULANG*******
Inclusive of the following:
-round trip tour to anawangin
-island hopping to camara and capones island
-entrance fee in anawangin
-tent
-ihawan, cooking utensils and cooler will be provide for free..
-shower before and after is free
Visit our fb acct: anawangin-amazing pundakit boat tour
for other concern text me or call at 09198437370 & o9267510519 look for Anthony…for further discount feel free to call us
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Tipid Sulit Anawangin Tour Packages
NO MINIMUM PAX REQUIRE,.
Package A(w/ van)
P1200/head 12pax and above..
P1300/head 10-11pax
P1500/head 8-9pax
PACKAGED INCLUDE:
*Roundtrip Van transfer all in
*boat tour anawangin, capones/camara island and snorkeling..
*2 days 1 night stay in anawangin
*entrance fee at Anawangin Cove
*cottage for your group
*TENT FOR YOUR GROUP CAPACITY
*ogles for snorkeling
*cooking utensils(kaldero,kaserola, ihawn etc)
*cooler na with ice pa!
*Mineral water 5gallons
*Bonfire woods 1set
-additional 400 per head for food(4meals)
******We also offers boat package only for those commuters or with their own vehicle*****
Package B Rates
P 500 per head for 10 pax above
P 550 per head for 8 -9pax
P 650 per head for 6-7pax
P 550 per head for 5 pax
Inclusions:(Pick up point: Town proper of San Antonio, Zambales)
boat tour anawangin, capones / camara island / snorkeling
-2 days 1 night stay in anawangin
-entrance fee TO ANAWANGIN
-TENT FOR YOUR GROUP CAPACITY
-Gogles for snorkeling
-cottage for your group
-cooking utensils(kaldero,kaserola,kutsitlyo etc.)
-cooler na with ice pa!
-Mineral water 5gallons
-Bonfire woods 1set
-NO HIDDEN CHARGES
for more info contact us at:
Smart: 09185595597 or 09399398456
TM: 09358118095
Sun: 09223753555
TExt or please call for immediate
response..
Camping adventure in San Antonio Zambales at Anawangin Cove with Tour Package
ANAWANGIN + CAMARA + CAPONES LAND TRANSFER (private van mla-pundakit-mla). 12 PAX – 1,300 / HEAD
* Boat charter exclusive for your group equipped with life-vest. 8- 10 PAX – 1,500 /HEAD
* Overnight stay at anawangin cove
* Island hop. To camara & Capones Island.
* Free use of cooking wares.
* Cooler/ ice chest.
* Free use of camping tent.
* Free use of tables and chairs (camp site).
* Free charcoal.
* Mineral water.
Package B
NAGSASA (ANAWANGIN / CAMARA /CAPONES) LAND TRANSFER (private van mla-pundakit-mla). 12 pax -1,350/hd
* Boat charter exclusive for your group equipped with life-vest. 8-9 pax – 1,600/hd
* Overnight stay at Nagsasa Cove.
* Island hop. (CHOOSE 1) Camara/Capones Island/Anawangin.
* Free use of cooking wares.
* Cooler/ ice chest.
* Free use of camping tent.
* Free use of tables and chairs (camp site).
* Free charcoal.
* Mineral water.
For inquiries please call 09099666885 / 09424902576
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just txt me or call me for reservation 🙂
Hi and good day to all.
If you are planning for an outing with your barkada or officemates, we can help you. You can check our affordable tour packages on our website at http://www.leisure28tours.com.ph/anawangin-tour-packages/ for more info.
Thanks and God bless!
To All Campers;
We would like to inform you that we offer boat and tent rentals.
For inquiries and reservations just call or txt us.
Contact persons: Liezel Nieva or Dindo Nieva
Contact number: 09172022692
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