Awesome Summer experience

@Anawangin Zambales 🇵🇭Together with my Colleagues  

Boat riding going to islands 

Very relaxing place 

Crystal and clear water 

Anawangin Cove is located in San Antonio, Zambales, about a three to four-hour trip by land. You have two options on how to get there: by car or bus. By Car From Manila, you will need to drive along North Luzon Expressway (NLEX). Take the Dau exit and enter Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX). Exit at Subic and turn left when you reach the Olongapo Public Cemetery. You will pass the municipalities of Subic, Castillejos, and San Marcelino By Bus Commuters While it’s very efficient to get there on your own transportation, you can save a lot more if you just choose to commute. For a bus ride to San Antonio, Zambales, the cost for a one-fare won’t even go beyond PHP 300.00. Victory Liner serves passengers going to Zambales. You can find terminals of this bus line in Cubao, Pasay, and Caloocan. For a Hop on a bus bound for Iba, Zambales, and get off at San Antonio Public Market. The fare costs about PHP 270.00. While you’re still at San Antonio Public Market, make sure to buy supplies because food selections at Anawangin Cove are scarce. You can opt to buy cooked meals but since you’re going camping, you might as well buy fresh ingredients that you can cook yourself for the total experience. anawangin cove’s stunning valleys Photo by thefool0803 via Flickr Creative Commons The Journey to Anawangin From San Antonio, you need to get to Barangay Pundaquit, the jumping-off point to Anawangin Cove. A tricycle ride to Pundaquit costs about PHP 30.00 per head. There, you will find boats that can take you to and from Anawangin Cove as well as other coves and beaches in San Antonio like Camara Island and Capones Island. Boat rentals typically cost PHP 1,000.00 for a small boat that can fit up to four passengers. This is inclusive of roundtrip transfers. Meanwhile, for a packaged Anawangin trip with side trips to Camara Island and Capones Island, the going rate is usually PHP 1,500.00 for a small boat as well. While most travelers recommend hiring a boat to get to Anawangin Cove, there is a cheaper way to reach the cove from Pundaquit, albeit a longer and more strenuous one. Anawangin Cove is just over Mt. Pundaquit so you can opt to trek towards the cove. The journey takes about four to five hours, though, so if you’re really an outdoorsy tourist or you want to save more money for your trip, this is a nice option. From the top of Mt. Pundaquit, a mesmerizing view of Anawangin Cove will greet hikers. Camping in Anawangin There are no hotels or resorts in Anawangin so your only option for an overnight accommodation is to rent an open cottage or pitch a tent. Between the two, the latter is highly recommended by backpackers. Not only is it cheaper, but it also lets you have the ultimate outdoors experience. No worries if you didn’t bring your own tent; you can just rent one onsite for only PHP 500.00 fee for a tent that is good for two campers. Anawangin Cove’s campsite is lined with agoho trees that offer shade and protection as well as that nature vibe. Camping also allows you to socialize with other travelers. You can trade your travel stories as you share the warmth of the campfire. Camping Tips Before going to Anawangin Cove, make sure that you’ve packed enough food for your trip. You can buy fresh ingredients and cooking supplies at San Antonio Public Market. There’s no electricity and signal in Anawangin If you’re bringing in your gadgets, charge them first. Bringing a power bank is also highly recommended. Practice the “Leave No Trace” principle. Remember to properly dispose of all your trash before leaving. Exploring Anawangin Cove Beach bumming in Anawangin Cove is a given, but there are other activities one can enjoy while visiting this amazing cove. You can go snorkeling; however, much of Anawangin Cove’s corals are destroyed because of dynamite fishing. If you want to see the entirety of Anawangin Cove, then you should try trekking to the grassy hills. The hike only lasts 10 to 15 minutes, and when you reach the top, a stunning view of the cove will greet you. The best time to go trekking is before dusk so that when you reach the top, you’ll be able to witness the magnificent sunset of Zambales. Come sundown, Anawangin Cove’s sky transforms into a multimillion-star spectacle. Stargazing from the comforts of your own cozy tent is undeniable one of the place’s main draws. Total expenses: Here’s a rundown of the expenses when you go on a trip to Anawangin: expenses in anawangin 2017 All in all, you will be spending just PHP 1,300.00 per person. That’s why visiting Anawangin is way cheaper compared to the PHP 10,000.00 to PHP 15,000.00 that you will probably spend in Boracay. How’s that for an affordable weekend destination?