Mt. Pundaquit (Anawangin)

Mt. Pundaquit (Anawangin)

san antonio, zambales

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Mt. Pundaquit is a low hill above Brgy. Pundaquit in San Antonio, Zambales, whose overland trail is a scenic land-route alternative to reaching Anawangin Cove by boat. The cove itself is a pine-fringed beach carpeted in white volcanic sand deposited by Mt. Pinatubo's eruption.

Guides Not required (₱500.00)
Fees notes Guide fee about P500 for the trek; boat rentals (for the return leg or Capones Island) range P800-1200/day for 4-5 persons.
Water sources No — No potable water source at Anawangin Cove; arrange in advance for water/food to be delivered by boat or bought from vendors.
Hazards occasionally aggressive free-roaming carabao on the slopes, dangerous currents/high tide swimming conditions at the cove, reported drowning deaths at the cove
Sidetrips Capones Island, reachable by boat, with beaches and a Spanish-era lighthouse.

Nearby Mountains