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Friday, January 30, 2009

Zambales: Nagsasa Cove in San Antonio, Zambales

Who ever said Anawangin Cove is one of a kind? Well, it is! But Nagsasa Cove is most definitely in the same league! Just 20 minutes further down from Anawangin Cove, Nagsasa is one amazing beach! Just like Anawangin, it's perfect for camping and it doesn't get too many visitors. It's a beach that was created by the Mt. Pinatubo eruption when volcanic material found its way to Nagsasa.

At the same time, Nagsasa Cove is home to an Ayta community which relocated there. There are about four picnic tables but that's just about it. You might want to opt to share a meal with the Ayta community and request them to fish dinner for you.

It's the same jump-off point as Anawangin in Pundaquit, San Antonio, Zambales. Just tell the boatman to bring you to Nagsasa Cove.

Thanks to Ryan Guzman for the photos. He's organizing a group camping tour to Nagsasa from February 21 to 22. You can text him at (0928) 9067151 for details.

Here's information on Anawangin Cove and Capones Island. The jump-off point for all these wonderful places is in Pundaquit Beach.
Part 1: Hiking up Mt. Anawangin and down to the beach
Part 2: Anawangin Cove in San Antonio, Zambales
Part 3: Capones Island and its lighthouse

San Pablo's Seven Lakes tour
Here's another tour on February 21, an adventure day tour of the Seven Lakes of San Pablo, Laguna. Maximum of 14 participants. The PHP1,600 tour fee covers transportation and toll expenses, entrance fees, a lakeside lunch beside Sampaloc Lake, and some local delicacies as pasalubong. E-mail info@pinoymountaineer.com to book.
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19 comments:

  1. jan3.2.09

    hey, ivan, glad to have met up last saturday at the hcs conference. thanks for the tips you gave on pundakit climb and anawangin. the best! and now another one! wow!

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  2. Ryan6.4.09

    hey ivan!! thanks for another plug!!

    i'm having another trip there on the following dates,

    APRIL 18-19
    MAY 1-2

    join us if you can on these dates!!

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  3. Anonymous20.6.09

    hi sir ivan,

    how do u get to nagsasa cove coming from manila? can u please indicate the fare breakdwon even the boat good for 2-3 person thanks
    u can also add some tips do's and dont's thank in advance. my email add: queensk9corner@yahoo.com

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  4. Anonymous14.9.09

    to IVAN : my friends and I are planning to visit Anawangin come October, this year. Is the place safe for the locals and not locals of the place, as well as for the foreigners? Would you know of anybody as well who can arrange a package trip for us? We're all from Manila. Thanks so much in advance. and BTW, I LOVE Reading your blogs. It made me think of travel more and explore the Philippines :)

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  5. Anonymous21.1.10

    hi, Ivan! I haven't been to a beach as serene as Nagsasa. Something so beautiful is nice to be kept a secret but you just can't help but tell everyone you know how awesome this place is :)

    I went with Ryan's group last year and going back next month. This is his current number: 0908-5030053

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  6. Unknown16.2.10

    Thanks for this Ivan. Dito ko rin nalaman yung Anawangin.

    Just got back from our Nagsasa Cove trip. Ito yung sinasabi sa amin noon ng tricycle driver namin na mas maganda pero mas malayo kaya pinuntahan ko na ngayo bago pa sya ma exploit like Anawangin. Our boatman is Mang Boy. he's very nice and accommodating kahit medyo makulit kami coz araw araw check namin yung lagay ng dagat :D eto po number nya if you wish to get his service. Tulong na lang namin sa kanya to. 09297170729 & 09165254052
    Thanks!

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  7. ghilbzberto4.3.10

    sir ivan.....

    thanks for your site..... wala kasi ako magawa nagtry ako mag research regarding my place..... san antonio zambales....d2 po kasi ako nakatira sa san miguel kapit barangay namin pundakit.... actualy dipa ako matagal d2 sa zambales...mag 1 year palang this coming april....napuntahan ko na lahat ng beach side area d2 samin.. from pundakit..anawangin...talisayin...nagsasa at silangin.....lahat ng mga luagr na to ay magaganda....parang hidden paradise ba...pero ang mapapayo kong sa mga kaibigan nating adventurer lagi pong mag ingat.....

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  8. ghilbzberto4.3.10

    sir ivan,

    thanks for your site.......wala kasi magawa d2 sa bahay kaya nagtry ako mag search regarding my place here in san antonio zambales.....taga zambales ka rin po ba? taga san miguel po kasi ako....actually mag 1 year palang ako this coming april.....nabasa ko kasi yong post mo regarding nagsasa....maganda po tagala dun....at indi lang po nagsasa marami pa pong iba..... tinatawag ko nga po ang mga ito na hidden paradise..... kong mag start po from pundakit unang puerto po ay agnaom.....sunod anawangin....talisayin....nagsasa...at silangin......lahat po ng lugar na 2 na puntahan ko na.... at lahat ng mga 2 ay magaganda.... during day ko lang po napuntahan 2ng mga lugar na 2......minsan kasi sumasama ako mag dive with friends using snorkel.....yon kasi ang hanapbuhay nila d2 yong mamana kong tawagin....at mag dive ng mga sea foods like sheel,octopos etc. binabayaran namin sila pag may mga guest kami pero most of them are korean national....korean kasi bayaw ko.....nag tour din sila to anawangin and capones....mukhang napasarap po yata ang kwento ko sayo.......hehehehehe......nakakatuwa lang po kasi yong site mo at least may kagaya mo na nag propromote......sa mga magagandang lugar na to........thanks.... god bless......more power to your site........

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  9. KVR7.4.10

    I loved Nagsasa...the landscape is spectacular http://tweetphoto.com/17394497

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  10. Anonymous8.4.10

    hi ivan, very informative site! i am excited for our trip. we will be there april 17-18. anyone who can help us find a boat to ride from pundakit shores to nagsasa cove, then capones and camara islands to anawangin cove for an overnight camp. we are 9-12 persons. thanks!

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  11. Anonymous15.4.10

    CAN'T WAIT TO GO THERE WITH MY FRIENDS, REALLY CAN'T WAIT FOR NEXT MONTH. . .

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  12. Anonymous15.4.11

    hi there, nkapa ganda nga dyan sa nagsasa cove try nyo big boat ng sir william ksi sumabay lng kmi sa byahe nila 8am to nagsasa mas affordable at convenient... enjoy

    ....Agnes....

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  13. dOnAh =)21.4.11

    Possible ba mag punta dito just for a whole day trip?

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  14. dindo17.5.11

    @DONAH,

    Pwede po yun ma'am.

    Contact person: LIEZEL NIEVA / DINDO NIEVA
    Contact number: 09172022692
    Blogsite: http://dindonieva.multiply.com

    Regards,
    DINDO NIEVA

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  15. Anonymous11.3.12

    hi, weve been to anawangin last year.npkaganda.were planning to get back this march 28 - march 30 but this time try namin nagsasa. ask q lng kng pwede b mgcamp dun at mas mgnda b mgcamp dun? ksi s anawangin my cr na ska accomodating ung mga boys n nktira dun. tnx

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  16. Anonymous16.3.12

    hi po...

    yes po pde pong mag camp sa nagsasa.. and just like anawangin may mga c.r. na din po...

    para sa ibang katanungan po..
    09193910016/09228788756 hanapin po si joan /neph

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  17. Anonymous27.3.12

    hi IVAN...my friends and i were planning to go anawangin cove on the last week of april..i just wanted to ask like how far is nagsasa cove from anawangin? and i heard na to avoid crowdedness ideal ang nagsasa..and were all from manila- how do we get there? salamat..

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  18. Anonymous29.12.12

    come and visit our place here in pundakit zambales, i am sure you will love this place.. we are offering a great tour packages.. for more information you may call 09077941862 / 09185293929 / 09303664370 & look for ROMEL "BORNOK" PELAGIO or you may visit our site www.pundakit-treasures.simplesite.com for complete list of packages.. thanks & god bless.. enjoy!!!!

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  19. Unknown10.1.13

    SEE THE BEAUTY OF NAGSASA WATERFALLS..............
    3 COVE IN 1 TOUR, NAGSASA, ANAWANGIN, AGNAEM OR CAPONES (FREE FLOATING LANTERN)

    *****P1500/head minimum of 12pax and above..
    *****P1600/head minimum of 10-11pax
    *****P1700/head minimum of 8-9pax
    PACKAGED INCLUDE:
    Roundtrip AIRCON Van transfer all in boat tour anawangin , nagsasa, agnaem or capones
    -2 days 1 night stay in nagsasa
    -entrance fee to 3 cove included
    -TENT FOR YOUR GROUP CAPACITY
    -gogles for snorkeling
    -cooking utensils (kaldero,kaserola, kutsilyo, sandok, ihawan etc.)
    -cooler na with ice pa!
    -Mineral water 5gallons
    -ULENG
    -KITCHEN UTENSILS

    We also offers boat package only for those commuters or with their own vehicle…

    Package B Rates:
    P 700 per head for 10 pax AND ABOVE.
    P 750 per head for 8-9 pax
    P850 per head for 6-7pax
    P750 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, pitsel, etc)
    *cooler WITH ICE pA..

    DIRECT BOATMAN PO KAME DITO SA PUNDAKIT KYA MAKAKASIGURO PO KYO NG MABABA AT SULIT NA PACKAGE…

    Additional 400 per head for food (4meals)
    FOR MORE INFO TExt or please call ALAN ARLANTICO for immediate response.. :
    Smart: 09185595597 or 09399398456
    TM: 09358118095
    Sun: 09223753555

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